Subject files

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This series of paper-based records includes correspondence and published material on various subjects and was maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser or, on his behalf, by his staff (especially his Press Secretary). The files relate mainly to the period Fraser was a member of the opposition during the Whitlam Labor Government (1972-1975), but prior to his becoming Leader of the Opposition in March 1975. In this period he was opposition spokesman firstly on primary industry and, later, on labour and immigration. Some files in the series, however, concern an earlier period when he was Minister for Education and Science in the McMahon Liberal-Coalition Government (1971-1972). Many files in the series are concerned with the development of Liberal Party policy in the early 1970s. Other subjects covered include abortion, Australian Labor Party policies and senior ALP figures (e.g. Lance Barnard, Dr Jim Cairns, Clyde Cameron, Al Grassby, E G (Gough) Whitlam, Ken Wriedt), Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, budgets, economy, Schools Commission, the 1972, 1974 and 1975 elections, electoral redistribution, employment, foreign affairs, industrial relations, legislation (e.g. Trade Practices Bill 1973, Family Law Bill 1974), manufacturing industry, Mr Fraser's overseas visit to South-East Asia, London and Canada in mid 1973 and the wool industry. These records are currently held at the University of Melbourne Archives. 6.65 metres (37 boxes)