-AUSTRAL( A
PRIME MIN* ISTE~ R
FOR I1IDIA SUNDAY, MAY 3 1981
ELECTORATE TALK
With the Premiers' Conference to be held in Canberra tomorrow,
the decisions announced last Thursday following the review
of Commonwealth functions could not have been more timely.
The review of Commonwealth functions has been mo re than a
mere cost-cutting exercise. It-has demonstrated that the'
Federal Government is determined to be more efficient.
* The various decisions in every area of Government set the

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EMBARGO: 8: 00PM
PRIME MINISTERI.
FOR MEDIA SUNDAY, MAY 3 1981
ADDRESS TO THE STATE ZIONIST COUNCIL OF VICTORIA
On this occasion, which celebrates the 33rd anniversary of
the founding of Israel, a memorable evefft for other nations
and other peoples as well as for the Jewish people, I think
it is appropriate to reflect on. the significance of Israel's
experience for Australia.
Both Israel and Australia are young societies, both established
in countries of immense antiquity. And yet how different

PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIAWEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 1981
BLF DE-REGISTRATION
APPEAL FOR SUPPORT FROM THE STATES
The Commonwealth Government has approached the States and
the Northern Territory requesting support f or Commonwealth
initiatives to make de-registration of the BLF effective.
I have written today to all State Premiers and the Chief
Minister for the Northern Territory.
The Commonwealth has decided on a range of measures which
could be taken to act against those firms which choose to
continue to co-operate with a de-registered organisation.

PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA TUESDAY, APRIL 28 1981
STATEMENT TO THE PARLIAMENT
-MR PEACOCK'S RESIGNATION
The Member for Kooyong, in his letter of resi gnation and his
public statements at the time, made a number of charges about
the conduct of Government business, about the stability and
direction of the Government, and about myself.
Mr Speaker, there were one or two issues that he raised at
the outset. Let me make a comment about them.
The purpose of the Monetary Policy Committee of Cabinet is

EMBARGO: 5.00 pm,
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA SNA, 26 APRIL 1981.
ELECTORATE TALK
Over the past week Federal Cabinet has been considering the
recommendations of the Ministerial committee that has been
reviewing the functions of the Commonwealth Government.
I shall be announcing the Government's decision
on the committee's recommendations to'.-the Parliament in the
coming week.
Since the Government came to office in 1975, we have
established, maintained and strengthened a range of review

P. FOR MEDIA FRIDAY, APRIL 24 1981
OPENING OF THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGH COMMISSION
I am honoured to be invited to participate on this historic
and symbolic occasion.
Hich Commissioner Mr Sapias, thank you for asking me to join
you at your Chancery at your country's High Commission today.
Sir Julius, I have been delighted to welcome you and your
daughter personally to Canberra and to say how welcome
also are your distinguished colleagues and the senior
representatives of your country who have done us the honour
of being here today.

7~ EMBARGO: 3: 30 pm
Zr 22 APRIL, 1981
SPEECH B3Y THE PRIME MI1NISTER AT THE OPENING OF THE
ANTARCTIC DIVISION HEADQUARTERS KINGSTON, HOBART
Your Royal Highness, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
it gives me great pleasure to be in Kingston today to join
in welcoming his Royal Highness to this part of Australia and
to participate in this official opening of the new headquarters
of our major Antarctic Research Agency.
Tasmania is becoming the focal point of Australia's Antarctic
endeavours and an international centre as well. The complex

JJ,, AUSTRALTA LFOR
IEDIA* THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 1981
VISIT TO AUSTRALIA BY U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
The Prime Minister met today a visiting delegation from the
Congress of the United States. The delegation led by
Speaker " Tip" O'Neill, and including representatives of
both Parties, is the most senior and influential Congressional
delegation to have visited Australia. The delegation's
membership list is attached.
During 45 minutes of discussion between the Prime Minister
and members of the delegation matters of mutual interest

FOR MEDIA WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL 1981
M. A. N. S. STUDY
( Letter to NSW Premier)
The attached letter has been sent to the Premier
of New South Wales, Mr Wran.

FOR PRESS WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 1981
RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Mr Peacock has today resigned from the Ministry, and I
have accepted his resignation. I regret both his departure
and the manner of his departure.
Mr Peacock won wide regard as Minister for Foreign Affairs
and keenly approached his job as Minister for Industrial
Relations. The charges which Mr Peacock has made about me are totally
false. There is no substance in Mr Peacock's allegation
that I have allowed false and damaging reports to be
published about him.