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SPEBCH py PH ' IP . I f'I11N IT1 E, AUJSPRALI A-JA'P AN
CO-C PE> RATITON COMM iTTi& E, CANEERRA__
I AM VERY PLEASED TO HAVE BEEN INVITED TO ADDRESS
THIS GATHERING OF THE AUSTRALIA JAPAN BUSINESS CO-OPERAi TION
COMMITTEE " ND THE AUSTRALIAN NTIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE
PACIFIC BASIN EcoNcMic COUNCIL. I DO SO AT A TIME WHEN
THE FOCUS OF NATIONAL ATTENTION IS ON THE BUDGET AND WHEN,
INTERNATIONALLY, THE COUNTRIES OF THE VAST PACIFIC REGION

SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER, HON. R. J. L. HAWKE, AC, MP.,
FINANCIAL REVIEW DINNER 24 AUGUST 1983 SYDNEY
Last night's Budget brings together our first five
months' work on macro-economnic policy. It incorporatzes many
of the policies that the Labor Party had developed in
Opposition, and upon which we were elected in March. It
necessarily reflects our adaptation t o the markedly
different economic, and especially fiscal environment in
which we found ourselves after the election.
We were elected to arrest the decline in the

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PRIME MINISTER 22 August 1983
The Prime Minister today sent the following letter to the
Tasmanian Premier, Mr Gray.

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PRIME MINISTER August 1983
The following message was today sent to Robert de Castcla
by the Prime Minister:
" Your great victory in Helsinki, establishing
you unquestionably as the world's ton marathon
runner, is one that has delighted all of
Australia. Your dedication and commitment are
an example to all of us. We all. extend to
you our warmest congratulations.
Bob Hawke".

PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA 14 August 1983
I welcome the decision of the pilots' federation to lift
their bans on flights to Canberra.
The federation's decision was taken in full knowledge that
the Government was not prepared to negotiate further on the
basic decisions made on the future taxation of lump sum
superannuation payments.
I now look forward to constructive talks between the Federal
Government, the ACTU and the pilots' federation on technical
aspects of a total retirement package, including the

PRIME MINISTER 12 August 1983
The Following telegram was today sent to Robert de Castella
by the Prime Minister:
" The best wishes of all Australians go with you
for success in the marathon in Helsinki on
Sunday. We know that as always you will give
your utmost, and will be a great representative
of Australia.
Bob Hawke". I
LIA
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SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR R. J. L. HAWKE AT LAUNCHING
OF NEW VICTA MOWER, SYDNEY, 12 AUGUST 1983.
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IT IS MY PLEASURE TODAY TO LAUN(; i OFFICIALLY THE NEW VICTA
VORTEX LAWI ( lOWER.
AID WHILE I'M OBVIOUSLY NOT IN THE BUSI'IESS OF PRODUCT
ENDORSEMENT, ITS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE THAT AN AUSTRALIAN
PRIME MINISTER SHOULD BE ASSOCIATED WiTH SUCH A VERY
AUSTRALIAN NAME AND VERY AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTAND
ESPECIALLY A PRIME MINI:; TER WHO REPRESENTS A MELBOURNE
ELECTORATEAND LEST ANYONE FORGET I AM STILL THE MEMBER FOR WILLS!

ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER,
THIE HON. R. J. L. HAWKE, AC, MP.,
BUSLNESSPERSONS LUNCH
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
CAIRNS, 11 AUGUST 1983
I AM DELIGHTED TO BE BACK IN CAIRNS ENJOYING YOUR
SPLENDID HOSPITALITY ONCE AGAINMY
LAST VISIT TO CAIRNS WAS IN FEBRUARY JUST PRIOR TO THE
LAST FEDERAL ELECTION.
ISPOKE THEN ABOUT THE SPECIAL PROBLEMS FACING NORTH
QUEENSLAND AND OF THE POLICIES WE IN THE LABOR PARTY
PROPOSED TO INTRODUCE IF ELECTED TO GOVERNMENT.
IT IS APPROPRIATE THEREFORE THAT I REPORT BACK TO YOU AND

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ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR R. J. L. HAWKE, TO THE
TOWNSVILLE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT BUREAU, TOWNSVILLE
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, 10 AUGUST 1983.
I AM DELIGHTED TO BE WITH YOU TODAY AT THIS MEETING OF THE
TOWNSVILLE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT BUREAU.
I,; I WAS LAST IN TOWNSVILLE IN FEBRUARY JUST PRIOR TO THE
LAST ELECTION.
1 I SPOKE THEN OF LABOR'S STRONG COMMITMENT TO NORTH
I QUEENSLAND AND OF THE RANGE OF LABOR POLICIES TO PROMOTE THE