Housing loan rise too late
The chairman of the ACT Advisory Council, Mr J H Pend, called the $1000 increase in the loan limit from the Commissioner for Housing too small and belated. He warned that borrowers face high interest second mortgages to cover rapid city growth and urged policy action at the next council meeting.
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Budget health aid scheme sparks minister’s reaction
Dr Forbes, Health Minister, defended a $28 million aid plan for chronic illness and home care. He said the scheme would lift benefits and reduce hospital burdens by directing funds to states for home care and nursing inpatients, with increases in daily allowances and added eligibility. The government aims to expand coordinated programs and ease burdens on families.
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Air fare increases unlikely in 1967 budget
Melbourne reports that airfares are not expected to rise directly from higher navigation charges in the federal budget. If the airport tax of 1 dollar is introduced, fares could increase, but a long fight over collection has slowed action. The budget includes proposed handicapped child benefits, hospital treatment provisions, and other measures, but aviation tax details remain unsettled.
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Scheme collapse forestalled faces tax abuse warning
In Sydney and Canberra debates, Frank Olley of the ALP urged action to prevent abuse of the sales tax rise in the 1968-69 Budget. He warned that retailers could inflate prices beyond the Budget increase, impacting working families and public health funding amid broader fiscal pressures. He urged government vigilance and enforcement to safeguard vulnerable groups.
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