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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1972

Page

4

Information to police not revealed in parliament

The Attorney General Senator Greenwood refused to reveal information given to the Commonwealth Police by Opposition Leader Whitlam about a draft resister. He said Whitlam requested that what was told to the police should not be disclosed, replying to Senator Young of SA who asked if he had a response from Whitlam. Senator Greenwood indicated he might provide information to police if he received acknowledgment Whitlam had communicated with the police.

Greenwood Commonwealth Police Whitlam Barry Johnston Young Lik Coreen Rasen Amines Mie White Greenwit House of Representative Whilam Vic House of Representaiies McMahon Gagne Mio

China channel ANT future contact win the People's Republic of China

The Prime Minister Mr McManon said on Tuesday that the Department of Foreign Affairs would handle future contact with the People's Republic of China through official channels. The statement outlined a formal approach to diplomatic engagement and emphasized procedural steps.

ANT People’s Republic of China Department of Foreign McManon

Election No Move To Cut Voting Age In Parliament Debate

In the House of Representatives Prime Minister McMahon stated there would be no move to allow 12 to 20 year olds to vote in the upcoming federal elections. Deputy Khan and government ministers discussed enrolment plans and the handling of preliminary figures, as urban and rural electorates weigh age eligibility and compliance with Commonwealth guidelines. Major figures such as ONeill and Hunt commented on the electoral process and potential certification steps.

McMahon House of Representatives

Plea to simplify ACT legal aid forms and fees

The Attorney General and Senator Greenwood argued that current ACT legal aid forms are overly complex and would burden applicants. They noted most readers cannot provide extensive financial details and urged simplification while keeping essential eligibility checks. A permanent committee officer previously helped assist forms, but new versions seek too much information.

Enmmaiitee Ava Latle

Australian Senate Debates on Flag Design and Government Finance

In Senate and House discussions Australian leaders debated the flag design controversy, the governance of public spending, and ministerial responses. Key figures included Sir Kenneth Anderson, Mr McMahon, and Mr Snedden, with remarks on a White Paper and the Anglo-French Concorde repairs funding.

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