The Archive · 1929

Recent Defeat

Canberra, Sept. 11. of Representatives yesterday on Mr.

Following its defeat in the Hour Hughee-amendment to the Arbitration Abolition Bill, which was then in the committee stage, the Federal Government headed by Mr. 8. M. Bruce has decided to seek dissolution, The general election that will follow is likely to, take place before October 31.

The Arbitration Abolition Bill repeals the Commonwealth Arbitration and Industrial Peace Acts which is tantamount to the withdrawal of the -Commonwealth Government from, the regulation of industry, except the shipping and waterside

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