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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1971

Page

4

Parliament Questions Costs of Labor Policies in House

In the House of Representatives the Treasurer Mr Snedden faced questions on costing Labor cleviotal policies. Ministers discussed investment allowances, primary industry reform, and university course structure. The inquiry touched on capital equipment, wheat delivery plans, and the Special Committee on Wool in histirs headed by ex treasury secretary Randalls. The debate echoed across the chamber as the government pledged to table or redact committee findings where appropriate.

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Action Sought On Sea Rights Bill In Parliament

Report from the House noting debate over the Territorial Sea and Continentile Shell Bill. MPs including Mr Gorton and Mr Killen urged passage or indicated opposition tones while government stance and ministerial remarks were reported, with influences from the Opposition and National Development.

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Interim report delays due to lacking financial data

The report notes delays in presenting concrete recommendations as the Vinces Retirement Benefits Defence Forces committee awaits detailed financial information. An interim summary explains Parliament will not finalize the scheme until next year, with the Commonwealth Actuary providing best estimates while awaiting fuller data.

Aive Select Committee Vinces Benes Defence Forces Retires Board Legisla

Black cars linked to higher accident risk says expert

The Commonwealth Road Safety committee was advised by an American optometrist that black cars are involved in more accidents than light colored vehicles. Minister for Shipping and Sale Mr Nexon noted the statement referred to by Professor Allan and questioned its validity.

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Economy a looming issue in Australian politics

The Government’s handling of the economy was challenged by Opposition Leader the Senate Senator Murphy who warned that rising prices, higher interest rates, and fears of job losses threaten voters. He cited Prime Minister McMaber’s revision plan and questioned government resolve ahead of the next election.

Drakes Brockinaiy Seale Drake Brockian Senate Australian Wheat Board Carrick Hhip Nsw Murphy McMaber

Criticism of newspaper report by Sir Richard Kirby

Sir Richard Kirby, head of the Commonwealth Conesiation and Arbitrarian Commission, criticized a newspaper extract of his Parliament report. His letter to Minister MT Lynch was read to MPs. He warned the press misinterprets his words and stressed the government’s aim to not reduce strike numbers.

Commonwealth Conesiation and Arbitrarian Commission Richard Kirby Sir Richard Minister For Labor and National Service Lynch Sir Wichard

Christmas Gift Exchange Policy

Fragmentary note outlines a gift exchange policy with garbled text and unreadable sections. The legible portion mentions a policy related to gifts and a date or code, but the remainder is unintelligible. No clear entities or actionable details are present.

Pension rise sought by Independent Senator

An Independent Senator urged the Government to grant an immediate 2s weekly increase for all pensioners. Senator Tonley noted Australia spends about four percent of its national program on social services and asked if the Government would provide another 24 shillings weekly for pensioners. Senator Greenwood said he would relay the request to the Minister for Social Services, Mr Wentworth.

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