Labor debates postal vote safeguards in Melbourne session
In Melbourne October discussions show Labor shifting stance on restoring the postal vote with Mr Dankel signaling support for guarded safeguards. Mr Page recalls past postal vote disputes and warns against weak protections, while debates on second reading of the Electoral Bill unfold and calls grow for preferential voting and ballot secrecy reforms.
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Financial strain looms overTreasurer's Budget plan
The report outlines Sir John Forrest's revenue at £21,002,000 and expenditure near £27,000,000 with over three million to be borrowed. It notes heavy spending, expectant voter apathy before polling, and minimal changes to the lead tax while a wide outlook from observers signals fiscal pressure.
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Loan Expenditure and Political Debate in Parliament
Liberal electors back a three million loan drawn from trust funds to support transcontinental railways and land purchases. Critics argue taxpayers should not bear the burden and that revenue from lines is limited. Debates touch on a Sinte debt bill, double dissolution, and parliamentary maneuvers amid a quiet Senate session and vote counting proposals.
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