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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1971

Page

2

Parliament hears call for more competent Aboriginal workers

Aboriginal Senator Bonner urged greater Aboriginal involvement to assist their own people in housing education and health. He said competent Aborigines could help with problems, hoping the government would consider this soon as many issues stem from education gaps. Attorney-General Greenwood signaled the minister would consider the suggestion.

Bonner Qld Thi Nery Greenwood Environment Arts Ronner

Foreign control study to be conducted by select committee

The Senate yesterday voted to appoint a select committee to investigate foreign ownership and control of Australian commerce industries land and resources. It will recommend Commonwealth legislation to ensure Australian participation and protect national interests amid government opposition and ALP DLP support.

Senate ALP DLP Kenneth Anderson Bonner Murphy Australias

Political Senate debate raises wage, immigration, and taxation issues

The Australian Senate discussed public holiday pay for inReply myrane workers, urgent government action on a problem with New Year rates, and inquiries into Lats of Australians in Britain linked to the UK immigration Bill. References to Sir Kenneth Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, and other ministers surface amid questions over aircraft decisions and tax deductions for illness related baldness. The High Commissioner to Malta, Sir Hubert Opperman, faced scrutiny over a brochure supporting land sales at Surfers Paradise. The article notes Cabinet timing on an aircraft decision and counters a claim about police collecting council tax in Papuan New Guinea.

Myrane Chris Somers McClelland Lab Nsw Senate Kenneth Anderson Mulsinil Briain Poyser Lab. Vic Australia Malta Hubert Opperman Bruce Small Pty, Ltd Surfers Paradise Hubert Kenneth

Wage restraint plan sought in Senate debate

The Opposition pressed the government for a formal plan to restrain high wage growth. Senator Murphy urged a ceiling of about $25,000 for incomes. Government Leader Sir Kenneth Anderson rejected the move as an attempt to freeze earnings of statutory office holders, stating the Advantment Bill must return to the House of Representatives.

Senate Murphy Kenneth Anderson House of Representatives Self Kavernment Kenneth

Death penalty Bill sparks Senate clash and delay

Senate leader Murphy accuses the Government of stalling a death penalty bill as debate falters. The bill, debated and voted on earlier, is sent to a Senate committee for examination amid claims of dishonourable conduct and broken understandings between leaders. Opposition patience worn thin as tensions rise over timetable and accord.

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