Revaluation Question Poses Australian Party Problems
The debate over revaluing the Australian currency creates tensions for Government and Opposition. Deputy Prime Minister Anthony argues against revaluation in Parliament and on television, while Opposition leaders face pressure from rural members who warn of vote losses. Whitlam backs a cautious approach, but party divisions surface as experts warn of economic disruption from any devaluation. Wheat growers also warn revaluation could hurt exports.
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Anthony
Howe of Representatives
ABC
Labor
Austhalia
Whithim
Fruit aid bill advances to aid growers in House vote
The House debated a measure to bolster fruitgrowers with a subsidy under the Commonwealth Stabilisation Scheme. It would make up to 49 million bushels of export apples and pears eligible for a subsidy of a fraction of a penny per bushel this season, with the current law covering about 440 million bushels.
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House of Representatives
Budget battle in parliament over 1972 73 swindle sheet
The Budget debate in the House of Representatives featured strong attacks by Mr Connor Labor NSW who called the 1972-73 Budget a swindle sheet and accused the government of vote buying and union baiting. He argued for centralized national contracting and condemned the government’s economic tinkering amid deficits and overseas trade concerns. The debate touched on currency stability and Tasmania's potential as a duty free state to boost tourism and reduce dependence on handouts.
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ALP
Dr Patterson
Qid
Connor
Lab
Nsw
Snedden
House of Representatives
Sir Bury
Lib. Nsw
Australia
South- East Asia
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Tas
McMahon
Anthony
Gair
Ate Duthie
Duthie
Tasmania
Fiji
Singapore
Aden
Hong Kong
Norfolk Island
Bass Strait
Cotton
Opposition Hit Budget as Band Aid Plan and Ineffective Policy
Senator Willesee condemned the budget as political deceit and economic dishonesty calling it a tired desperate government. He argued unemployment relief relies on tax breaks that do little for poverty and urged long term planning and decentralisation to curb city decline and improve living conditions.
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Senate
Willesse
Willesee
Government loans bill for war service land settlement SA
The government introduced a loan bill to raise 6.5 million dollars for war service land settlement in South Australia and related measures. The proposal aims to fund land settlement schemes for veterans and support postwar housing and agriculture programs. The bill energy reflects wartime financial mobilization and regional development priorities.
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South Australia
Walian
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