Parliament debates sugar talks for long term relief
Government signals readiness for sugar industry talks as Adermann and Patterson press for immediate finance relief and a new international sugar agreement or stabilisation system. They cite free market prices, drought, and Queensland expansion as key stressors, urging loans, insurance support, and possible Commonwealth compensation to reach fairer returns. Discussion spans Australia Japan and other trade links awaiting next allocations and renewed negotiations.
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Commonwealth
Queensland Sugar Board
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New Zealand
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Japan
Migrant oath row in Australian citizenship bill rejected
The government defeated opposition moves to delete the renunciation clause from the naturalisation ceremony. The House passed the Nationality and Citizenship Bill yesterday, keeping the renunciation requirement as migrants faced oath pledges. The advocate argued many migrants come from countries that do not recognise renunciation, while other nations demand stricter vows.
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Amistad
Housing move defeated in Senate
The Opposition sought a full scale inquiry into the Australian housing industry by the Senate Committee as an amendment to the Government's Loan Housing Bill. The amendment, calling for investigation of rental rebates slum clearance port sinners housing and town planning, was defeated by 27 votes to 22.
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Senate Committee
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Staley
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Bates
Australa
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Commonwealth
Dame Anneelle Renkin
Sant
Child abduction case linked to Barry John McKenzie
Government inquiry notes a reported abduction of Barry John McKenzie, an Aboriginal child taken from Australia without his mother’s consent. Minister Opperman said no new information has emerged beyond reports that he was living in East Germany with unclear custody details.
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Barry John McKennie
Australia
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Gigrmany
Opperman
Senate Debates Passes and Adjournments Highlight Session
Yesterday in parliament debate adjournments marked the day as several bills advanced or passed. The Migration Bill and Ministerial Statement on the Economy were approved while nationality and citizenship, housing, and broadcasting and television measures faced adjournments. Session ended at 1.12pm and resumed at 2.36pm Tuesday with further questions and private bills discussed.
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Asian Development Bank
Senate
Sam Tuertay
Hopes for loans from new bank for Papua New Guinea
The Federal Government aims to make Papua and New Guinea eligible for loans from the Asian Development Bank. Australia plans a 9.5 million subscription with half paid in local currency in five annual instalments. The government will issue non-interest bearing securities to cover the Australian portion. Australia and New Zealand negotiate a special position to allow local currency use for bank financed projects.
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New Asian Development Bank
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Howson
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New Zealand
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Mi Hwan
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New Gainea
Western Australia to receive 1.5 million for beef roads
The report notes WA will gain 1.5 million for beef roads in 1966 67 matching the prior three years. Minister Fairbairn introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to authorize the payment amid ongoing national development planning. The government aims to continue the program with minimal disruption while the Future Programme is reviewed.
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Australia
Fairbairn
House of Representatives
Bank talks resume on 280 million development fund
Discussions between the Reserve and trading banks on establishing a 280 million development fund will resume today. The Reserve Bank organized the talks at the Government’s request, Prime Minister Holt said yesterday. He said he had received an encouraging report from Treasurer McMahon.
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