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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
4
A New South Wales migrant task force reports hire purchase as a key risk to migrants. It cites misunderstandings of loan terms and repossession dangers, urging basic information, intercultural training, and interpreter improvements. The panel calls for broader education campaigns and a one year language course at UNSW.
The Minister for Social Security introduced two subsidies driven Bills to aid handicapped people. Sheltered Employment Assistance provides funds to local governments for shelters and housing, while Handsicapped Children Assistance covers training, equipment, and housing needs. Expenditure is not expected to exceed 300000 for 1973 74. A national handicapped council reporting to the Prime Minister will guide rehabilitation and welfare policy.
The Senate rejected the Government Electoral Bill for the second time 28 to 33, potentially opening a path to double dissolution. Only three Senators spoke. Senator McManus and Senator Townley led opposition, arguing the bill harms federation principles and Tasmanian interests. The Government maintained the bill would ensure equal voter power and proper lines for a dissolution if chosen.
Minister Johnson said the government will expand emergency housing for those in need, noting existing facilities were neglected in prior years and migrants may use migrant and defence housing in State Housing Commission areas if suitable. He cited the Enterprise Hostel in Victoria with 1000 beds but 904 utilized and stressed versatility while avoiding immoral use of defence housing.
The Government introduced yesterday a Bill to increase licence fees for 118 commercial broadcasting stations in Australia. Fees rise from 50 to 200 dollars and apply from August 12. The Bill also increases rates on gross advertising earnings, expected to raise about 120 thousand dollars for the Government.
Senator Withers questioned whether J Rubensohn of Hansen Rubensohn McCann Ericson sold land in Galston for 250000 two weeks earlier or bought it for 100000 a year ago. He linked the Sydney airport siting to halved land values and asked whether other Labor figures profited from inside knowledge. Senator Murphy called the allegations serious and requested a notice for a formal answer.
Transport minister Mr Jones said a report on rail sleeper choices for a Port Augusta to Port Pirie link would be completed soon. Commonwealth tenders for line maintenance closed in June while the Bureau of Transport Economics weighs timber versus concrete sleepers after talks with SA Premier Dunstan and two federal ministers.
The Government will impose safety rules on offshore rig supply vessels and survey vessels in seismic and hydrographic work. Transport Minister Jones announced in Canberra that standards will cover ship manning, officer and crew qualifications, certificates of competency, and employment terms.
The House of Representatives heard calls to curb excise profiteering as Dr Cairns noted no current Australian law prevents the practice. He cited prior statements by Senator Murphy and indicated proposed amendments are under consideration. A joint committee will investigate parliamentary committee systems, with the proposal moving to the Senate for approval.
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