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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
4
A series of Bills to alter television and fan licences were introduced to the House of Representatives. The proposals shift licence terms to five years initial and renewals of six months to three years, with annual licence fee payments, as debates concluded.
Miniser for Primary Industry Jindast said 2 of 6 registered mutton and lamb exporters still lacked US export licences. O Keefe asked how many licences remained cancelled and if cancellations affected US meat imports. Sinclair cited ever stricter USDA standards forcing abattoirs to invest, with extra inspectors added to meet rules.
Promised legislation aims to restore the investment allowance for new manufacturing plant and equipment. The measure, introduced by Mr Snedden, would let firms deduct 52 percent from the taxable income year the asset is used. The government, signaling renewed private sector support, moved to resume the allowance halted during suspension. The debate adjourned with plans to restore the policy from February 14, aligning with February announcements.
The Federal Government claimed freehold ownership contradicts Aboriginal concepts. Environment minister Howson said a new approach, including general purpose leases on Northern Territory reserves, would avoid hampering Aboriginal life. Opposition leaders criticized the plan as paternalistic while noting legal complexities in land rights under English law.
Senior Cameron said reports allege a racket involving migrants paying up to 190 for Nabasco plant on the Gove Peninsula. He asked for an investigation and a Senate report. Minister Wright referred the matter to Mr Lynch for early action and possible cross-department references. Meat exports quotas may rise for Australia, Trade Minister Anthon told the House.
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