BANANA IMPORTS REFUSED A3-V7.7
Joint statement by the Acting Prime Minister and Member for Richmond,
the Rt Fon. J. D. Anthony, M. P. and the Member for Cowper, the licn.
I. L. Robinson, M. P.
" Applications to import bananas into Australia from
Pacific Islands and South East Asia have not been approved because
of. the presence of diseases and pests in those areas", Mr. Anthony
said. The Banana Growers' Federation made representations to
Mr. Anthony expressing concern at the possible introduction of
disease if banana exports were admitted.

US I LIA~
FOR PRESS 22 JUNE 1977
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON ARRIVAL
CEREMONY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Mr President, it is a great pleasure to be in Washington again,
and I thank you for your warm welcome. You have recognised
and stated clearly the need for the democracies to consult more
closely and work in cooperation with one another, to show
unity and purpose.
I think we all have to realise the need for increased communication,
and cooperation between the democracies. Confidence in ourselves,

MEDIA RELEASE REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL -1977 REVIEW
Statement by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister for National
Resources and Minister for Overseas Trade, the Rt Hon. J. D. Anthony
The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. J. D. Anthony,
said today that in accordance with normal practice,
the Government will consider the 1977 Review of the
Remuneration Tribunal and decide what action it will
take on it. In accordance with its statutory responsibilities,
the Remuneration Tribunal has submitted its 1977 Review
in respect of the salaries of Members of Parliament,

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Unser Zoichen ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER AT CHANCELLOR SCHMIDT'S DINNER,
BONN -20 JUNE 1977
It is a great pleasure to visit the Federal Republic of
Germany and have the opportunity to discuss with you matters
of concern to both our nations.
The relationship between our countries is a strong and
substantial one. We share a commitment to democratic values
and institutions. We have economic and strategic interests

MEDIA RELEASE GOVERNOR-GENERAL
Statement by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister for National
Resources and Minister for Overseas Trade, the Rt Hon. J. D. Anthony
The Acting Prime Minister said today that press
reports about the Governor-General's overseas visit
misinterpreted the position and were quite unfair to the
Governor-General. It was a regular practice for Governors-General
to take mid-term leave overseas and for such visits to be at
official expense. The Government had approved Sir John's
visit in accordance with this practice.

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PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS
ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER AT DINNER IN BRUSSELS 16 JUNE 1977
I thank you for your kind words and warm welcome. It is a great
pleasure for me to visit your country, a nation with which Australia
has many interests in common, and with which we have sound and
friendly relations.
Geographically, our countries are almost as far apart as two
countries can be, and our experiences have been very different.
You have always been at the centre of international affairs. once

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PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 14 JUNE 1977
AUSTRALIA TO INCREASE FOOD AID
The Prime Minister, Mr. Malcolm Fraser, said in London today ( 12 June)
that at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting this week he
would announce a substantial increase in Australia's food aid
programme and a liberalisation in the terms of Australian project aid.
On the question of food aid, Mr. Fraser said he would tell the
Commonwealth leaders that Australia will:' increase its total aid

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It is a great pleasure to have this opportunity to speak to you.
Your Societies' purpose of fostering the ties and understanding

ACTING PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS10 June 1977
TUNE FOR A NATIONAL SONG
Against the background that ' God Save the Queen'
would remain the National Anthem, to be played on Royal and
Vice-regal occasions, electors were asked on 21 May to
indicate their preferences for the tune to a National Song
to be played on other occasions. Final counting has now
been completed. The results, released today, 10 June 1977, reveal
that a majority of voters favour ' Advance Australia Fair'
The results of the poll were:
First preference votes

AUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER
UNEDITED TRANSCRIPT OF THE PRIME 1IMISTER'S ADDRESS TO THE
COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT -MEETING, LONDON, 9 JUNE 1977
The remarks made by the Prime Minister of' Singapore and the reply
from Guyana yesterday have prompted me to try and put one
or two points from an Australian perspective.
First could I say that I think there is much in what
the Prime Minister of India has said to us. As one of the newest
representatives here I would be disappuointed if a number of heads