jan 2, 1965 - Union argues for rights

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The North Australian Workers Union, under pressure from the Northern Territory Council for Aboriginal Rights, applies to the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission to delete references in the Northern Territory's pastoral award that discriminates against Aboriginal workers. Pastoralists meet this proposal with stiff opposition and argue that any increase in wages should be gradual as this would help Aboriginal people to 'adjust'.

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