Report on energy policy marks national step forward
In Parliament Deputy Prime Minister Anthony described the interim National Energy Advisory Committee report as a significant move toward a national energy policy. It urges an eight-point program including a national energy conservation drive, public campaign, and motor vehicle fuel economy goals to save Australia over 600 million dollars a year by 1985. It also proposes road speed limits as a conservation tool and calls for close Commonwealth State cooperation.
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National Energy Advisory Committee
Australia
House of Representatives
Sequel to Brisbane police raid raises pensioner warranty concerns
Senator Guilfoyle urged legal responsibility to check pensioner warranty arrangements after a Brisbane police raid uncovered six men mistreated. She noted only two received Social Security pensions and none used warranty provisions. The department will cooperate with police to protect pensioners, balancing rights and safety.
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Guilfoyle
Refusal in Parliament Over Brisbane Slave Labour Camp
Queensland Police Minister Newbery refused in state parliament to name individuals tied to a Brisbane outskirts slave labour camp. Lib member Byrne alleged pensioners died, burials on site, and that pension cheques persisted. Police reported no arrests and denied graves searches. Premier Bjelke Petersen ordered Welfare Services to probe and Labour Relations to act against owners.
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Denials by named Brisbane figures in Parliament row
The Brisbane case involves Bashir Mohammed Deen of Wynnum West and Dr Noel Hall named by Mr Jull in Parliament. Deen says Jull telephoned yesterday to admit the name was wrong and he will seek legal advice. Hall also says he was wrongly implicated and notes his convalescent home near Kilcoy operates legally.
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Jull
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Qld
Senate
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Commonwealth
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Brisbane
House of Representatives
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Mr Deen
Bashir Mohammed Deen
Noel Hill
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Kilcoy
Former psychiatric patients exploited in Sydney area
Mrs Merle Hurcomb of the Sydney City Mission cites a forthcoming mission newsletter about a Balmain Leichhardt area boarding house system. A 1975 survey counts over 20 boarding houses and 400 homes housing 20 to 70 former psychiatric patients. Proprieties allegedly control pension cheques.
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Sydney City
Land values up close in Canberra inner areas rise
Canberra valuers report sharp increases in unimproved land values in inner suburbs like Torrens Street Braddon and Forrest, with outer fringe areas and Belconnen seeing declines. Valuations, used for general rates, show 21 percent of residential values down up to 40 percent and 76 percent up to 60 percent, while commercial rates mostly fall or stay steady.
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Torrens Street
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Forrest
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Woden
Belconnen
Weston
Spence
Charnwood
Kambah
Wanniassa
Kingston
Griffith
No tax rebate on government dwellings
Government tenants in the ACT lose income tax concessions for water sewerage and general rates after legislation. Taxation Department says only tenants liable for rate payments could claim rebates, but proposed changes remove eligibility. The shift affects those who could claim more than 1590 dollars in concessional rebates.
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Staley
Taxation Department
Department of the Capital Territory
Department of Tusation
Tha
Australian film awards honor Meillon and Ewart in Sydney
John Meillon won best actor for The Fourth West at the Australian film awards in Sydney last night. John Ewart and Bart received major prizes for The Picture Show Man with Ewart named best actor in a supporting role and Bart earning best supporting actor recognition.
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John Ewart
Melon
Bart
Whitlam escapes censure over Timor remarks
Former Opposition Leader Whitlam dodged a censure motion by the Labor caucus after comments on East Timor during a Monday TV interview. He contradicted deputy Uren on self determination, prompting party debate and a revised resolution urging further discussion with caucus committees.
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East Timor
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Timor
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Gretvell
Mir Whithim
Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee
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