6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 11/04/1985

News, Current Affairs, Sport. Weather.

Main Stories:
Bill Ralston reports on the South African Government’s response to several issues; Prime minister David Lange’s trip to Africa and life in South Africa for the black majority. Includes interview with Pik Botha, South African Foreign Minister.
Report on the impact that GST will have on local councils and subsequently rate payers. Includes interview with Ross Jansen, President of the Municipal Association.
Meat Industries facing reality of over production. Some companies may have to reduce capacity and re-skill workers.
Petition gathers face abuse as they attempt to collect signatures of support against the Homosexual Law Reform Bill.

Top Half:
Studio debate on the issues surrounding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Reverend Richard Flinn, Reformed Churches and Peter Wall, Gay Task Force.
Report o n the complex construction work at Marden Point.