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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1971

Page

3

Delay on defence White Paper to autumn session

Parliament delays a defence White Paper until the autumn session next year. Minister Fairbairn told the House that Cabinet has discussed the defence program but a substantial amount of work remains. He noted it was unlikely a ministerial statement could be prepared before the House resumes. Opposition members pressed for clarity on policy alignment between Liberal and Labor positions.

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Prime Minister McMahon Rules Out Sport Ministry

In a written response to Senator McLaren, Prime Minister McMahon said a Ministry of Sport is not considered to prevent issues and dismissed the idea. The remark appeared in a 14h SA report noting the government stance.

McMahon Sport McLaren 14H SA

More Teachers for New South Wales and Victoria

The report states New South Wales received 494 fresh teachers as advertising began February 12. The Minister for Education and Science Mr Priver said up to October there were inquiries from Britain and 10,134 from the US and Canada. Direct recruitment in Britain led to two permanent and two temporary recruits in Victoria. In Canada over 100 teachers were interviewed, most to arrive by early 1972, and Victoria also received 110 teachers from 610 interviews on the US West Coast.

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Parliament to debate Australian parliamentary privileges

The Prime Minister said legislation to establish Australia own privileges is proper and timely and a Cabinet paper will be prepared for discussion. He contrasted this with being tied to the UK Parliament and noted Attorney General Senator Greenwood will prepare the paper for the House debate.

McMarvin McMahon Greenwood

SenatorGietzelt urges stronger housing policy in Senate debate

Senator Gietzelt urged active government involvement in land and housing policy. He attacked a 20 year housing bill as token, accusing the Commonwealth Government of political posturing since 1949. He faulted funding methods and high valuations for Commission properties, warning it hurts low earners and workers.

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Opposition Moves No Confidence In Government Policy

An opposition attempt to move a no confidence motion in the government over economic policy was blocked by party lines in the House of Representatives. The debate was suspended to allow full consideration, with critics arguing the budget and economic plan fail to address inflation and unemployment, while supporters cited the need for long term solutions. The government defended its approach and announced a broader economic debate to be broadcast.

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Labor calls on excise reform amid revenue concerns

A government leader urged removal of allevenue and senior officials to curb alleged abuse by revenue channels. The speaker claimed the government has vested interests and should secure substantial income from these committees. Last year excise on deer totaled 41 million and on phasese 90 million.

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