Jj. AUSTAI
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY, 1981
PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS
As in past years, the Government will be holding pre-Budget
consultations over the next three months with key bodies to
seek their views and ideas in the context of the preparation
of the Federal Budget for 1981-82.
The meetings will provide organisations and Ministers with the
opportunity for a frank exchange of views on the state of
the economy and discussion of appropriate Budgetary policy
measures. The Government believes that these annual meetings
are extremely beneficial to both the Government and private
organisations. This year, consultations have been scheduled earlier in the
budgetary process so that organisations may have maximum input
into the formation of this year'soBudget.
A diverse range of crganisations will be attending the
consultations, representing a wide spectrum of the business
commuhi-yv, taxpayers, trade unions, consumers and women's
groups. A full list of the organisations attending the
consultations is attached.
ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING PRE-BUDGET
CONSULTATIONS 1981-82
Heavy Engineering Manufacturers Association
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Australian Mining Industry Council
Australian Petroleum Exploration Association
Australian Coal Association
Australian Manufacturing Council
Small Business Advisory Council
National Farmers Federation
Australian Retailers Association
Australian Taxpayers Association
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Council of Australian Government Employee Organisations
R. S. L.
National Building and Construction Council
Housing Industry Association I
Australian Association of Permanent Building Societies
Confederation of Australian Industry
Australian Industries Development Association
Metal Trades Industry Association
Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations
Australian Couincil of Local Government Associations
Australia. n Bankers' Assotiation
Australian Finance Conference
Trade Development Council
Tra ' VelI and Tourist Industry Advisory Council
Transort Industries Advisory Council
Assembly of Australian Business Organisations
Australian. Associated Stock Exchanges
Australian Chamber of Commerce
Life Insurance Federation of Australia
National Council of Women of Australia
Women'. s Electoral Lobby
Women's,. Action Alliance
Women's Welfare Issues Consultative Committee