Issue 15 - Gough's 1973 Archives go on-line (September 2003)
Issue 15 Index
It's Time™ is the online e-magazine of the Whitlam Institute.
36 additions to April 1973 e-collection
In April 1973 the Whitlam Government announces the landmark Cabinet decision of 12 weeks paid maternity leave for Commonwealth employees. It invites entries for a new National Anthem and continues its outward looking stance with another long list of diplomatic statements including the decision to send Australian representatives to the UN conference on colonialism and apartheid in Oslo.
Dramatic expansion of e-collection now underway
This edition we dramatically enhance the e-collection with the release of Whitlam Government documents from the early months of 1973. This work supports the next stage of our on-line exhibition - The Life of the Whitlam Government. We are close to releasing the next 100 days in this socio-political overview of 1972-75. Following the first 50 days of Government these additions to February 1973 highlight steps taken to forge a new place for the nation in global relations.
38 additions to March 1973 e-collection
During March 1973 the Whitlam Government maintains the policy energy of February with a particular focus on stressing the start of a new era in diplomatic relations. Ratifications of International Labour Organisation Conventions continue and another cohort of Australian Ambassadors are appointed to Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Burma and Lebanon. The Government receives diplomatic missions from India and Bangladesh. Grants to the Australian film and television industry were announced. The health of the Murray River system was highlighted for special attention.
37 additions to May 1973 e-collection
In May 1973, Prime Minister Whitlam returns from an historically definitive overseas tour which redefines Australian's agenda for co-operative relations across the South Pacific and asserts self-determination in the our relationship with the United Kingdom (UK). Queen Elizabeth agreed to amend her Australian 'Style and Titles' dropping reference to the UK and her role as 'defender of the faith'. The final step is taken in the process of asserting our High Court to be Australia's final appeal court.
