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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
6
The Labor party and Mr Whillam pushed to remove capital punishment from all Federal laws. The move follows government steps to abolish the death penalty in the ACT and the Northern Territory with some exceptions. The bill targets crimes with the highest penalties and seeks to align Commonwealth territories with formal abolition efforts.
The Commonwealth faces drought funding estimates near 30 million with Treasury figures showing possible increases. Mr McMahon and Mr Karin in the House of Representatives discuss totals, with projections hovering around 2.78 million and rises to 4 million for salaries and costs. The PM and government insist relief measures are essential, warning that delaying aid could hurt regions, while NSW advocates push for faster action.
A Liberal backbencher urged a public inquiry into Australia's national health service, criticizing medical associations and hospital costs. He warned current funding could worsen equity and efficiency, while urging policy clarity on pensions and doctor payments amid tensions with the Australian Medical Association.
Members of parliament debate Asian immigration to Australia amid claims of “problems” if admitted. Mr P M Daly challenges government tasks in House of Representatives, criticizing party leaders and the public service. The discussion touches on pensions, medical services, and hospital funding within the broader immigration policy and national welfare context.
The Senate opposes a full inquiry into a Vietnam torture incident amid party splits. Government and DLP senators block opposition moves by 25 to 16, with MPs arguing for proper handling and restraint. The minister notes no new inquiry is warranted and stresses disciplinary actions already taken.
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