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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
6
Victorian Federal and South Australian governments reported the Chowilla Dam project had only been deferred not canceled. Minister for National Development Mr Fairbairn stated the plan remained under consideration and could proceed in the future.
The debate centered on parliamentary privilege and a proposed inquiry into Chowilla and alternative schemes. Senator McManus urged a DLP request for an investigation by the River Murray Commission, while Mr Fairbairn and Sir Alister McMillan handled assurances about costs and potential delays.
In the House of Representatives Mr Wentworth argued Australia has less race discrimination than other nations though discrimination existed. He stressed raising Aboriginal living standards as the main policy aim and rejected linking welfare to alleged hygienic defects.
External Affairs Minister Hasluck said reinforcement and supply traffic from North to South Vietnam had not declined during the two month bombing pause. He urged fellow Representatives to unite in addressing the disparity and hoped actions would follow swiftly. Wentworth added there was no change in the rate, and Hasluck warned against stirring up issues in North Vietnam while noting activity in assembling materials and moving them in convoys involving Aborigines and Australians.
The Government nears completion of a long review of defence legislation including military discipline laws as Defence Minister Fairhall tells the House of Representatives. Opposition members recalled the 1966 courts martial debate and asked why another review was needed. Fairhall said the review had been pursued for some time to modernise the code and update discipline methods, with results expected soon.
In House debate Attorney General Bowen explained that Customs and Excise sought advice on numerous potential prosecutions over alleged dumping by Japanese car makers. He attributed responsibility to the Customs and Excise Minister Senator Scott and noted the Attorney-General's Department advised on many cases. He did not know if a time limit existed but believed they were within any such period.
Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon announced that maps of the proposed new Federal electorates will be shown in post offices for 30 days starting July 18. Chief Electoral Officer Mr Ley reported all new electorates would be ready by then and plans foresee submission for approval around mid September for the next federal elections due late in 1969.
Mr Bowen argued Australia lacked the power to claim waters between Queensland and offshore islands off Papua New Guinea. He said independence for Papua New Guinea could raise the issue, noting those islands near the Territory’s shore are actually part of the Territory.
Postmaster General Mr Hulme told Mr Buchanan in the House of Representatives that he could not confirm legal grounds to end the unscrupulous practice. He said the activity appeared to be carried out by people associated with Post Office activities but not with tenders and contracts.
Minister for the Navy Mr Kelly said the Red Eye surface to air guided missile is suitable for patrol boats after consultation with the Department of Supply. He responded in writing to Senator Keeffe.
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