Parliament change on home loan bill sparks party drama
Two Liberal MPs refused to back an Opposition bid to extend war service home loans to all serving members. They said assurances from the government would see the measure considered by Cabinet. Opponents accused them of back-sliding as Labor pressed for broader eligibility including wartime service and Vietnam veterans.
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Lib
Vic
Killen
Labor
Uren
Jest
McMahon
Swartz
Swarts
Department of Housing
RSL
Vietnam
Bryant
Lab
Stewart
Nsw
$1.8 Million Grants to Aboriginal Enterprises
A report tabled in Parliament shows Commonwealth capital fund grants totalled 1.8 million for Aboriginal enterprises. Of 807 applications, 131 loans were approved from 14.1 million in requested funds, with many declines for non viable projects. the debate touched on veterans benefits and volunteer army issues. The housing minister noted the amendment was opposed and the matter remains under consideration.
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Commonwealth Capital Fund
Aboriginal Affairs
Mr Howson
Killen
Tabor Party
Cairns
Prime Minister cites confidentiality in Rhodesia talks
Report outlines McMahon refusal to disclose Rhodesia discussions with Britain, citing confidentiality. Also notes immigration policy rejecting overseas domestic workers, and Greenwood's Senate reply on entry limits. Bowen reports Pakistan civil conflict affecting aid to East Pakistan refugees and humanitarian shipments. Greenwood probes overseas pyramid selling convictions for Australian prosecution. McMahon addresses government department feasibility in Melbourne amid Whitlam questions.
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McMahon
Ser Bard
Geserra
Melbourne
Mme Mahon
Ths
House of Representatives
Mr Whitlam
Affidavit on NS tabled in Senate clash over draft registration
Senator Poyser read a statutory declaration by Ian Garth Yates from South Australia alleging failure to register for national service. Senator Greenwood declined to investigate possible breach of the Commonwealth Act, noting forms had been sent to the Department of Labour and National Service for two draft resisters, and he would not bind himself to examining the matter.
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Lap
Vic
Senate
Greenwood
Ian Garth Yates
South Australi
Anotara Ne
Yates
National Service
Department of Labour and National Service
Cavanagh
la SA
Sean Greenwood
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