FOR MEDIA 5 Ppril 1983
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward is to make a Private
Visit to Australia, arriving on Friday 15 April.
He will visit friends in Armidale and will leave from
Sydney on Tuesday 19 April to return to New Zealand.

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31 March 1983
FOR MEDIA 31 March 1983
President Reagan has invited me to make an official working
visit to the United States. I have accepted with great
pleasure the President's invitation, and shall be meeting
with him at the White House on 13 June, 1983.
The United States and Australia have a strong tradition
of friendship and co-operation and I look forward to
this opportunity to talk with the President about matters
of mutual interest.
It is probable that I shall include visits to some other

FOR MEDIA 31 March 1983
In the event that the Tasmanian Government and the H. E. C.
continue to work on the dam in defiance of Commonwealth law,
we will have no alternative but to take, as soon as possible,
the next step in the legal process, which is to seek an
injunction in the High Court to prohibit further work on
the dam.
I note in this respect that Mr Gray has clearly now indicated
that he will abide by any decision of the High Court.
It is certainly not the Commonwealth Government's intention

FOR MEDIA 30 March 1983
A writ for the election of a Member of the House of
Representatives for the Division of Wannon., ' Victoria,
in place of the Right Honourable J. 4. Fraser, C. H.,
will, subject to Executive Council approval, be issued
on 7 April 1983.
The dates in connection with the by-election will be
as follows: Issue of Writ Thursday, 7 Apr~ il 1983
Nominations close Tuesday, 19 April 1983
Polling day Saturday, 7 May 1983
Return of Writ On or before Wednesday, 6 July 1983
The Commonwealth Constitution provides that the Governor-

b,) U) STKRA L1, A
PRIME MINISTER
For media Wednesday, 30 March 1983
Traditionally Easter is a time when Australians take the opportunity
for holidays or travel.
Unfortunately, it has also been one of the worst periods on the
nation's roads.
over the next few days all Australians can contribute to avoiding
the tragedy and suffering caused by the road toll.
It is encouraging to note the recent success of efforts to reduce
the road toll.
Random breath testing, for example, has had a significant impact.

FOR MEDIA 30th March 1983
Regulations will be introduced under the National Parks and
Wildlife Conservation Act to halt further work on the Gordon
below Franklin dam.
The Federal Government has taken this step only after repeated
requests to the Tasmanian Premier for negotiations and
discussions were rejected.
The Government is still ready to negotiate a settlement of
this issue that acknowledges the legitimate interests of
Tasmanians in ensuring adequate future energy needs and the
protection and generation of employment.

J> AUSTRAL IA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA 29 Marqh 1983
In my invitation to representatives of many sectors of the
Australian community to the National Economic Summit conference
I sought views as to matters that should be covered by the
Conference Agenda.
I have been gratified by the many considered and detailed
responses that I have received.
Consultations have also been taking place with representatives
of employers and the A. C. T. U. on the broad shape of an agenda
for the conference.

J, A US TH A LIA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA Tuesday, 29 March, 1983
The Prime Minister, Mr Hawke, and the Premier of New South
Wales, Mr Wran, today announced the extension of the terms
of reference of the Royal Commission, headed by Mr Justice
Stewart, to allow him to inquire into certain activities
of the Nugan Hand Group.
Under terms of reference issued by both the Commonwealth and
the New South Wales Governments, the Royal Corimmissioner will
be able to inquire whether the Nugan Hand Group engaged in

FOR MEDIA Monday, 28 March 1983
The Prime Minister has written today to the Premier of
Western Australia, Mr Burke, indicating the Government's
concern at the damage and loss of life caused by widespread
flooding in the Shires of Kimberley West and Halls Creek
in the North-West of the State.
The Commonwealth has agreed to the Premier's proposal to
implement flood relief measures under the Natural
Disaster Relief Arrangements providing grants for relief
of personal hardship and distress, grants for the

PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA Monday, 28 March,_ 1933
During the election campaign I promised to institute a review
of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Scheme.
In particular, the review considered limiting the commutation
of benefits to a lump sum payment.
Restrictions on payment of benefits where beneficiaries were
in receipt of-Government salaries or payments were also
examined.
The review recognised the concern expressed about the level
of some lump sum payments and the potential for larger payments
in the future.