Michael Stewart Backs Australian Build-up in Vietnam

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i : Labour Party has becn considerably embarrassed by Michael agian bags in sddane Selsetate signature to the SEATO communique backing Mr, Holt's decision to step up Australian military aid to South sere ry oe Liberal and Country Party candidates are certain to make full use of it _ ng the forthcoming Federal Elections, which the Labour Party has already sai oh will be fought on the double issues of Vietnam and conscription. ~ Austra press has commented on the fact that the British support represents "an important political gain for the Prime Miniséer, Mr. Holt." Meanwhile, Labour leader Mr. Calwell has described the recent bombing of Hanol and Haiphong as "desperate actions, and dangerous exercises in brinksmanship. Labour's foreign affairs spokesman, Dr. Cairns wes also outspoken in his condemnation of the bombing, "If war follows this type of escalation, it will not be because of North Vietnam or China, but because of American aggression,"