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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
6
MP claims a political cover up tied to Whitlam speech. The report indicates Turner suggested deliberate manipulation and linked it to the Voyager affair, arguing the speech was used to mislead and misdirect public understanding.
In a heated session the Government and Opposition clashed over the second royal commission findings on the Voyager disaster. Speakers defend or question ministers, with Lt Cmdr Cabban and Commander Tubby Cabban cited on the inquiry. The debate probes who spoke truth and whether the commission’s conclusions vindicate or implicate key figures.
A garbled historical transcript recounts discussions around Navy affairs and ministerial statements. It mentions Mr Jess and MPS figures, alliances, and questions over wartime operations and leadership, with references to Turner and McMillan amid a government inquiry context.
A fragmentary debate centers on loyalties within official ranks and who bears responsibility for uncovering truth. Speakers stress government duty over navy heads, urging stronger leadership and better governance to handle the whole affair.
In a tense session, Mr Turner seeks more time while critics attack his record. Captains Benson and Chaney defend Turner amid praise for service and warnings about political interference. The discussion touches naval operations, cabinet accountability, and prior commendations as questions linger over the Captain’s standing.
Emotional Captain Benson criticizes an abhun statement as a misinterpretation from a tape recording. Former commander at Melbourne Adaural Hickling retires as a Royal Naval officer and urges restraint. The debate shifts to remarks about Captain Stevens with calls for apology from MP St John, amid pressure to resign.
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