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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1972
Page
13
Gordon Samuels urged a code of procedure for Parliamentary committees focused on witness rights. Proposals include right to counsel, right to refuse pretrial statements, presence when statements are read, and ability to challenge and cross examine the author with counsel.
Former Navy Minister Kil len attacks the use of background briefings to journalists by the current Minister for Education and Science Fraser. He warned that these briefings embarrass ministers and erode trust, urging editors to demand statements on record.
An Australian judge, Sir John Sinme, arrives in Suva to assume a position at the island’s court, amid protests from locals who opposed his appointment. He is greeted by acting Chief Justice Moti Tikatam and other officials as the decision, first announced from Canberra, draws public scrutiny.
Two law professors at the Australian National University urged that inquiries into alleged breaches of parliamentary privilege be conducted by outside tribunals rather than parliamentary committees. They warned against stripping Parliament of its own powers, arguing an independent tribunal could assess whether privileges were breached without weakening parliamentary sovereignty.
Canberras 17 building projects continued on Saturday despite a strike resolution by building workers. Trade groups formed a committee to inspect sites and report on operations. The FIC executive planned actions against noncompliant builders. a ban on sites could cut building supplies if needed. Labor leaders urged employers to attend a meeting at the Ainslie Rex Hotel.
In Sydney on Sunday a 34 year old man will appear on Young Court in the morning charged with murder and manslaughter following a fatal shooting of another man in Young the previous night.
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