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JOINT COMMUNIQUE ISSUED ON TUESDAY 9 MARCH* 1976 AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE STATE VISIT TO AUSTRALIA-OF THE KING AND QUEEN
OF JORDAN
Their Majesties King Hussein 1 and Queen** Alia of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan paid a State Visit to Australia from
2 to 9 March 1976.
The visit, which served to reflect the deep warmth of
relations existing between the two countries, took place

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4AUSTRAL AO
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS MARCH 4, 1976
JOINT COMMUNIQUE ISSUED ON THURSDAY 4 MARCH 1976 BY THE
PRIME MINISTERS OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND AUSTRALIA DURING
MR SOMARE'S VISIT TO CANBERRA
At the invitation of the Government of Australia, the Prime
Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Honourable Michael T. Somare,
accompanied by Mrs Somare, is paying an official visit to
Canberra on 4 and 5 March 1976.
Mr Somare was received by His Excellency, the Governor-General,
Sir John Kerr and by the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable

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FOR PRESS 3 March 1976
PRIME MINISTER' S ADDRESS AT THE PARLIAMENTARY LUNCHEON
FOR THE KING OF JORDAN
I have great pleasure in welcoming His Majesty, the
Kin ofJordan, to Australia.
It is also a great honour that His Majesty could be accompanied
by Her Majesty Queen Alia and their. Royal Highnesses Princess
Alia and Princess Basma.
A ustralians, indeed most people have admired King Hussein's
determination and personal courage,, a courage and determination

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TEXT OF ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER AT THE VICTORIAN CkMPAIGN
OPENINGThe
election in Victoria will decide how far a new era in
Australian life can be realised.
At the Federal level, we have a Government whose major commitments
are freedom, opportunity and concern. We have a commitment to
giving Australians the opportunity to achieve their goals in life
and a commitment to assisting the disadvantaged and asserting for
Government a new role.

Broadcast: 3HA Sunday 29 February
3YB Thursday 4 March
AAL
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS 29 FEBRUARY 1976
ELECTORAL TALK
I want to talk to you tonight about the mandate you have given
my Government.
I want to spell out our commitment to every Australian.
Our mandate is clear. We not only have to resolve the present
economic crisis but we have to use this nation's unrivalled
resources to rebuild a country which will be an example to other
nations.
First, we have to reduce inflation, reduce unemployment and

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JAUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS FEBRUARY 29, 1976
THE IRAQI INVESTIGATION
As a result of inconsistencies in statements about the purpose
of the visit made by two I. raqis who came to Australia on 8
D'ecember and in view of the allegations that large sums of money
were brought into Australia, I announced in Parliament that
inquiries had beeni instituted.
These inquiries are being conducted by the Commonwealth Police.
No directions have been given to the police about the manner in

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FOR PRESS 27 February 1976
SUPPORT FOR WORLD HARVEST FOR HUMANITY
I want to place on record my wholehearted support for World
Harvest for Humanity Day to be observed in Australia this
gunday, February 29.
The day should serve as a reminder to all AustrF. lians that
460 million people-on this planet exist on, or close to,
starvation level. They live in constant fear of famine and
malnutrition. This special leap year the first of its ki1nd will help make
Australians more aware of the problems facing the ' have nots'.

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TEXT OF PRIME MINISTER'S ADDRESS AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF
THE REGENCY PARK CENTRE
I was very happy to be able to accept Dr Paterson's-invitation
to attend the opening ceremony of this multi-diagnostic treatment
and training centre.
Both Mrs Fraser and I are delighted to be here to share with the
members of the'. Crippled Children's association of South Australia
their pleasure and pride in their achievement. Because principally,
this centre has been built as the result of the efforts of the
As-sociation.

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PRIM4E MINISTER-ADDRESS IN RE-PLY
In -the last three years, a serious econoioic crisis has been
needlessly brought on Australia, an economic crisis which has
harmed all Australians and has harmed the weak and poor most
of all.
The crisis was principally caused by a failure on the part of
Goverrnent to plan and act responsibly by an unrealistic attitude
to what Government can effectively achieve.
To restore prosperity there must be a much more realistic

FOR PRESSEMBARGO: 10.30 p. m.
February 1976
PRIME MINISTER'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL
I have accepted the Queen's invitation to take up an
appointment to the Privy Council.
I am honoured to accept the appointment, which is in
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