PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DETER-
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[ UNITED PBES3 ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. MELBOURNE, Sept. 22. The Department of Home Affairs has issued a circular to the heads of departments, stating that absolute preference must be given to unionists., When discharging hands non-unionists are to be discharged first. The departments are also to supply a list of non-unionists employed'. In the House of Representatives, Mr Fisher, in reply to a question, declared that he was surprised there was any anxiety regarding preference to unionists. It was a straightforward expression of policy, and takes the place of the old system of Ministerial favors.
ACTION BY THE OPPOSITION. A “NO CONFIDENCE” MOTION. (Received Sept. 22, 9.45 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Sept. 22. In the House Mr Deakin gave notice of motion, condemning the Government over its preference to Unionists’ proposals. Mr Fisher accepted it as a motion of no-confidence. (Received Sept. 23, 12.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Sept. 22. ’ The House has adjourned until Tuesday, when Mr. Fisher’s motion will be taken.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3330, 23 September 1911, Page 7
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163PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3330, 23 September 1911, Page 7
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