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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Fraser, Malcolm

Period of Service: 11/11/1975 - 11/03/1983
Release Date:
21/07/1981
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
5622
Document:
00005622.pdf 1 Page(s)
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  • Fraser, John Malcolm
NATIONAL WAGE HEARING

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FOR MEDIA TUESDAY, JULY 21 1981
NATIONAL WAGE HEARING
The doors cf the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
should always be open and be seen to be open. Members of
the workforce with a case to present should be able to feel
that their case will be heard on its merits.
To make this point is in no way to criticise the Commission.
There is a perception among some unionists that taking claims
before the Com. mission will be fruitless. The Government is
anxious that this feeling should be dispelled.
Tomorrow's National Wage Bench hearing provides an
appropriate opportunity for parties to put their views on
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