Post and Telegraph Bills Spark Country Party Opposition
The Post and Telegraph Bills faced strong opposition from the Country Party during a second reading in parliament. The Bills aim to abolish a concession category for country papers by October 1978, risking millions in postage costs and potential closures for rural newspapers.
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Country Party
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Post and Telegraph
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Trade union leader to visit Australia next year
The British Trades Union Congress secretary Len Murray was expected to visit Australia in the first half of next year. Labour Minister Cameron told the House of Representatives that the government would invite prominent trade unionists from several countries to share knowledge and observe Australian practices. The visit program for the coming year is being finalised.
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Britsh Trades Union Congress
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Flying hours debate over RAAF safety questioned
In the Senate, Bishop rebutted claims that the Government let RAAF flying hours fall below minimum safety levels. He addressed questions from Senator Withers about a link between flying hours and accidents and whether hours were cut by 25 percent.
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Apna Bishop
Defence
Senate
RAAF
Withers
Aircraft fumes toxicity studied by four CSIRO scientists
A task force of four CSIRO scientists is examining the toxicity of fumes from burning aircraft furnishings. The study follows a meeting of airline officials and the Department of Civil Aviation. The Minister for Transport announced the action in Parliament.
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Jones
Department of Civil Aviation
Jenkins
Lab
Victan
House of Representatives
Defence morale debate blocked in Parliament over defence cuts
Mr Peacock alleged government defence cuts damaged morale and limited capacity as the Navy's destroyer project faltered and an air force replacement order was deferred. A motion to censure Defence Minister Barnard was rejected 58 to 45 while Barnard invited a debate on morale, noting government efforts to improve conditions for servicemen and women.
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