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Draw!

Australian Prime Minister John Gorton, Treasurer Leslie Bury, Minister for External Affairs(later to become Foreign Affairs) William McMahon face the wrath of States Rights. A dispute arose between Federal and State governments over off-shore mineral rights. The Australian Development Corporation Act 1970 enabled overseas capital to be raised for loan funds to assist Australian companies.