McMahon rejects plebiscite call on federal power reform
The Prime Minister rejected Labor demands for a referendum on increasing Commonwealth powers over conciliation and arbitration at the next election. He argued constitutional changes should be addressed through federal-state cooperation, while the Opposition urged a referendum to extend powers, claiming broad support.
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Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Tom
Constautian
Tahfir
National Service
Whilam
ALP
Whiteham'e
Labor Party
Australia
PNG political bills aim to boost progress and timber deals
A Papua New Guinea Assembly session sees Mr Peacock introducing ten bills to advance economic development and reform the timber industry and government subsidies. He criticizes the current health insurance approach as ineffective, urging constitutional convention review and cautioning against conflating election issues with constitutional reform.
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Papua New Ciines
Minve
New Guinea
Commonwealthy and Placer Development Ltd
Comemoonwealth New Guinea Timbers Ltd
Australian Opposition Criticizes Consular Privileges Debate
Whitlam faces questions during a parliamentary session on the Consular Privileges and Immunities Bill and eight related measures. He warns against tarnishing Australia’s international name amid recent bombings at a Sydney consulate and embassy attacks, urging police protection. The bills, including repeals and reforms, pass despite opposition concerns over diplomatic sensitivities and potential foreign backlash.
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Whitlam
Austalia
Figsen
Policiey
Siotriee
Australia Eyes 190000 New Jobs Per Year
A Labor spokesman blamed the present high unemployment on last year’s budget and government complacency. He argued 190,000 new jobs a year are needed to absorb migrants and married women seeking work, with concerns over youth unemployment and long-term skills gaps. The urgency debate ended as time expired.
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Australia
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House of Representatives
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Vic
Tranorts Meino
Labor Party
Hayden
Tab
Qld
Opposition Plans Move to Disallow Aboriginal Embassy Ordinance
The Opposition in the House of Representatives gave notice yesterday of intent to disallow the ordinance governing the Aboriginal embassy project. The move aims to block the measure within the parliamentary process and raises questions about government policy on Indigenous representation.
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