PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA -THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY, 1982
VISIT OF PRESIDENT KARAMANLIS
OF GREECE
The President of the Hellenic Republic, His Excellency
Mr. Constantinos Karamanlis, will make a State Visit to
Australia from Tuesday 9 to Sunday 14 March, 1982, at the
invitation of the Governor-General, Sir Zelman Cowen.
I am looking foward to welcoming President Karam anlis as
the first Greek Head of State to visit Australia.
The visit will be an important opportunity to further
strengthen the already close relations between Australia and

FOR MEDIA THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY, 1982
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE
COMMISION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
The President of the Commission of the European Communites,
Mr. Gaston Thorn, accompanied by his wife and officials,
will visit Australia from Thursday, 25 February to Monday,
1 March?
I am looking forward to welcoming Mr. Thorn as the first
President of the Commission to visit Australia.
The visit will provide an additional opportunity to further
broaden and improve our relationship with the community.

USTRALIA
FOR MEDIAWEDNESDAY, 20 JANUARY, 1982
MEETING WITH PREMIERS
The specia-meeting with Premiers suggested for early
February wi'll be held in Canberra on Friday, 19 February.
I have written to Premiers today suggesting, that in view
of the importance of wages and industrial relations matters
for the Australian economy, there should be a substantial
discussion at the meeting on these matters.
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FOR MEDIA FRIDAY, 15 JANUARY, J. 982
ADDRESS TO THE NATIONAL YOUNG LIBERAL
CONVENTION, SYDNEY
I am pleased to have the opportunity to address this Young
Liberal Convention, because as members of the only nationwide
Party committed to the well-being of all Australians, Liberals
share a profound responsibility for Australia's future.
I have no doubt that a great future lies ahead for Australia,
a great economic future and a great future as a vibrant,
concerned and diverse society in which there is freedom and

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PRNME MNITER
FOR PRESS13 JAN4UARY 1982
RESIGNATION OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL
Her Majesty's announcement of the
resignation of Sir Zelman Cowen as Governor-General
of Australia marks the end of a very distinguished
term of service by a most distinguished man in this
high office. On behalf of the Government, I place on
record our deep appreciation of Sir Zelman's service
to his country and our deep respect for the outstanding
way in which he has carried out his duties.
Sir Zelman will be relinquishing his

FOR PRESS 13 JANUARY 1982
APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR-GENERAL
It has been announced from Buckingham Palace
that The Queen, on the recommendation of Her Australian
Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of The Right
Honourab~ le Sir Ninian Stephen, KBE, QC, as Governor-General
of Australia to succeed His Excellency The Right Honourable
Sir Zelman Cowen, AK, GCMG, GCVO, KStJ, QC, whose
resignation will take effect from late in July 1982.
I warmly welcome Her Majesty's appointment of
Sir Ninian Stephen as Governor-General to succeed

PRIME MINITE
FOR M~' EDIA MONDAY, 4 JANUARY, 1982
SIR WILLIAM McMAHON
I would like to express my best wishes to Sir William McMahon
on his retirement and to express the appreciation of the
Government, the Parliament and the people of Australia for
a life-time dedicated to the service of his country.
Sir William retires as Father of the House after 33 years
in the Parliament, 21 years of them as a Minister of the
Crown, first as Minister' for the Navy and finally as
Prime Minister. His application and his energy have always

4jjUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA MONDAY DECEMBER 21 198].
CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR MESSAGE
Tamie and I extend to all Australians our best wishes for a
Happy Christmas and a satisfying New Year.
This is a good time of the year to look ahead to our hopes
for our nation and our children, and to reflect upon the
attitudes and actions which will help us achieve those hopes.
I believe that no nation has better prospects in the 1980s than
Australia to achieve economic growth, to improve living standards

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PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 1981
EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS
An Interim Committee representing all Parties has been
formed to develop exchange visits by young people in politics
between Australia and other countries.
The Committee will seek to establish an early exchange program
with the American Council for Young Political Leaders ( ACYPL),
The ACYPL is. a bipartisan non-profit organisation which operates
a number of programs, including exchange programs aimed at the

FOR MEDIA SUNDAY, 20 DECEMBER 1981
ELECTORATE TALK
1981 has been a year of achievement and consolidation. The
Government has maintained aid strengthened its-commitment to
the fundamental belief that individual Australians have
the right and must have the freedom to decide for themselves
their own needs and priorities.
This belief was given particular concrete expression t-his year
in the Review of Commonwealth Functions, for from that
review have come decisions aimed at strengthening the role of