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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1966

Page

3

Aborigines Referendum Bill Moved in Parliament

A private member bill seeks a referendum to amend the Constitution to empower the Commonwealth to legislate for the advancement of Aborigines and prohibit racial discrimination. It proposes counting Aborigines in census and allowing special measures for Indigenous education and welfare. Leaders from both sides discuss timing with the postponed Government referendum, while noting international implications.

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Parliament House Q and A and policy acts debated

In Parliament House of Representatives questions on constitutional abolitions for Aborigines and the second reading debate. Yarnion’s committee report noted. A ministerial statement on foreign policy followed. debate adjourned. The ACT Representation Act passed and the house adjourned until Tuesday.

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Savings substitute for foreign capital debate in Parliament

Australia faces a debate on using overseas capital as a substitute for domestic savings. Two government members argue overseas investment fuels growth while a third, N H Bowden, warns of risks. They discuss personal saving, pensions, and the potential for overseas equity capital and fixed debentures to influence the economy.

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