Government backs Schools Grants Bill amid crossbench support
The Senate passed the States Grants for Schools Bill after CP and DLP senators joined the Government, approving 365 million in per capita grants over two years to private and non-government schools, with the measure set to spend 8700.5 million over the period. Opposition figure Senator Rao criticized the move as a capitulation to avoid accountability and warned that many non-government pupils would gain less than anticipated under prior registrations.
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Armistice Debate Sparks Australia Education Policy Clash
Senator attacks outdated socialist ideals and calls for per capita grants for every Australian child. Drake-Brockman says Country Party not yet agreed on ending independent category aid. Hind supports using armistice to push equality of opportunity in education while noting two thirds of government schools would gain under their plan. transport minister Jones discusses government school funding shifts in Parliament.
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Economic crisis sparks uncertain forecast debate in parliament
The crisis was cited as making predictions nearly impossible as the Treasury warned Mr Crean’s latest Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research report suggested a recession and inflation would remain unsatisfactory. The Deputy Leader questioned the journal’s accuracy amid parliamentary scrutiny.
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Abolishment of the spécial Police Branch and naval procurement debate
The government moved to abolish the special branch of the Northern Tarriery Police for alleged nautical surveillance. In Parliament, officials discussed naval replacements for an abandoned Australian destroyer program and related defense funding, with figures on Australian versus overseas petroleum company investments cited.
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Cairns Vilified More Than Any Other MP Says Whitlam
Prime Minister Whitlam defended Dr Cairns as heavily vilified over years while noting Opposition attacks whenever a minister traveled abroad. He tied statements in Hanoi to Vietnam policy and reiterated Australia would uphold ceasefire terms, despite breaches by both sides.
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Violence debate over right to vote sparks wariness
A political clash centers on the right of Africans to choose their government by ballot. Senator Wilesee argues denial leads to violence, while Opposition leader Senator Withers critiques the stance. Prime Minister Whits lam says the solution does not belong in violence, stressing elections as the path forward.
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Australian airlines urged to reconsider jet orders
Mr Jones told NSWI that Australia’s two domestic carriers should reassess plans to buy Boeing 727s and consider Sunbo or Airbuy jets for use in Australia. He argued TAA is more efficient and profitable than Ansett, citing TAA profits of 2 million versus Ansett 3.3 million after taxes and depreciation.
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Family seeks resettlement amid immigration inquiry
Unconfirmed reports say the Gardoe family from Adelside applied for resettlement in Trapary. The Minister for immigration, Mr Grusshy, told the House that time was being spent on follow up, replying to Mr Incoeahy about the family held as prisoners.
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