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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
5
Parliament debates wheat shortages amid claims black market prices may double. Reports describe weak state policy and looming supply challenges, with mentions of NSW figures and possible government action to curb hoarding and stabilize prices.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a debate among representatives on reforms and religious tensions. Mentions Anwarla, United Kingdom, New England, and export policies. Lacks coherent events or clear dates.
Dr Gun Lah of SA told the House of Representatives that a government retraining scheme for workers, meant to ease displacement by tech change, was the biggest fraud against workers. He accused ministers, cited costs, and warned only a few benefited while plans to expand the program were discussed.
Opposition wins on inflation issue as DLP and Labor push to send price concerns to a Senate committee. DIF and ALP defeat the government 27 to 22. The report quotes Senator Mushy criticizing the current policy and urging decisive action to curb excessive inflation and secure import controls.
A garbled report covers ACT politics and health policy as The Desi Speaker Tasik Onalwei addresses Representatives. The piece cites opposition spokesmen, government statements, and calls for health funding and price controls amid debates on curtailment and public services.
Senators debated FII training and Australian economic impact during session time. Key figures Senator Mike Byeckmann and Senator Carron discussed secrecy, privatization, and potential effects on the economy as experts warned about possible structural shifts amid unclear policy details.
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