Uniform gun law to be discussed by AGs
Commonwealth and State Attorneys-General will consider drawing up uniform firearms legislation at their late month meeting. Bowen said the matter would be raised though unlikely to make the agenda. Hansen urged concord with State AGs due to US concerns over firearm use and supported uniform sales and compulsory registration.
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Commonwealth
Bowen
House of Representatives
Hansen
Lab
United States
Government in Senate reports on air charter and costs
Senator Anderson said VIP RAAF aircraft not available for charter and a BAC 111 could back up PM plane in trouble. Abortion policy urged states to handle criminal law. cost of living up 14.5 percent over six years across capitals. UK sterling devaluation and overseas funds protection discussed. Treasury notes forward exchange cover and funding for Chowilla Dam. colour TV rollout debated with rural access. ASIO expenditure rising from 1965-66 to 1966-67 with projected 2,753,000 this year.
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RAAF
Senate
Anderson
Marriott
Lib
Tas
Gorton
Wright
Attorney-Ceneral
Bowen
W. McMahon
Daly
Lab
Nsw
McMahon
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Perth
Hobart
No Civil War in Vietnam Says Army Minister
Australian Parliament heard the conflict in Vietnam is a direct struggle between North and South Vietnam, not a civil war. Minister for the Army Mr Lynch stated that most Vietnamese troops in the south were part of Communist forces and that infiltration and terror were key tactics. The government passed copyright legislation after a 20 minute Senate debate, with opposition remarks noting limited study time before the vote.
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Vietnam
Lynch
Senate
South Vietnam
St John
Lik
Lab
Wie
Australia
Paris
St Jonn
Seth
McEwen Defends Tariff Fight With Japanese Car Exporters
Mr McEwen and Dr Mackay spar over claims Australian tariffs were being evaded by Japanese exporters. McEwen says officials found improper pricing by Japanese firms, with cooperation of their government, hurting Australian manufacturers. He notes one maker, Volkswagen, nearly exited the market. Senator Scott adds no plan to raise duties, urging confidence in Australian industry.
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McEwen
Mackay
Lib. Nsw
Australia
Generis
Department of Customs and Excise
Department of Trade
Ministry of International Trade
Volkswagen
Scott
Ormonde
Lab
Nsw
No debate yet possible on Rhodesia
Acting Prime Minister J McEwen said no debate could occur in the House of Representatives while the Prime Minister Gorton and Federal Affairs Minister Hasluck were abroad. He answered Opposition Leader Whitlam about the government’s stance on the Rhodesia issue and Security Council resolution. He denied dodging the issue and said appropriate steps would announce the decision.
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McEwen
Corbet
Qid
Rhodesia
House of Representatives
J. McEwen
Gorton
Hasluck
Whitlam
Security Council
Angry end to draft Bill debate sparks parliamentary uproar
The House of Representatives passed the National Service Bill after a long debate. It awaits Governor-General approval. Four Senate amendments were accepted, ending a quarrel over conscientious objection and army exemptions.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Cairns
Lak
Vic
Stokes
Lib
Buchanan
Vie
Iin
Ministers differ on car price rises in Australia
Acting Prime Minister McEwen said price rises in Australian made cars followed unfair Japanese competition. Senate minister Scou argued the increases were unrelated to government forces and due to higher costs.
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Australia
McEwen
Senate
Customs and Excise
Scou
Question on legal aid delays in ACT case
The Opposition's Whitlam questioned Treasury delays in providing legal aid for Peter Extwynn Devine appealing a three year gaol sentence for alleged breach of a $400 bond. Justice Kitto and Justice Windeyer criticised the delays and Mr McMahon promised to investigate and act to overcome them.
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Whitlam
Treasury
Mr McMahon
Peter Extwynn Devine
ACT Supreme Court
Justice Kitto
Justice Windever
Devine
McMahon
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