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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
3
The article reports a heated parliamentary exchange over NSW politics with Mr Daly and Mr Whit and the threat of ministerial resignations. Mr Gorton asserts Mr McMahon will not resign soon, while accusations about appointments and election strategy surface amid party infighting.
In Parliament yesterday both Government and Opposition MPs pressed for expanded Commonwealth support for education. Lib SA MP Go Giles proposed aid for school libraries and language labs, while Opposition Deputy Leader Marnard urged funding for teacher training. The House approved a bill allocating 37.7 million dollars over three years for science labs in state and independent schools.
The Education Minister Vraver proposes legislation to provide 30 million more to states over the next five years for building and equipping technical and agricultural colleges. Government aims to extend science lab aid to school libraries and language labs. Key officials stress the need for trained, imaginative students and upgraded facilities to advance national progress.
Mr Fairhall faced questions from Mr JD M Cameron about alleged misuse of Commonwealth cars to deliver a “letter of plaintive plea” and whether a vehicle cost could be charged to an account. Claims included a Queensland road incident involving a Commonwealth car with three women on a shopping expedition and possible ministerial use. Mr Hayden pressed for justification under MPs privileges and promised to refer the matter to Senator Anderson for clarification.
In the Senate Senator Keeffe accused the government of a hypocritical attitude toward repatriation benefits for ex-service personnel. Senator Henry said Labor would not have to implement costly promises while in power. Senator McKellar called the claim pure rot and argued the government has not looked after those who served the country as debate on repatriation continued.
The Federal Government will supply States with 20 million dollars over the next three financial years to build and equip technical and agricultural colleges, adding to 40 million already granted in the prior four years. Minister Finnett told the House of Representatives the annual 10 million dollars over the last four years achieved substantial improvement.
The government faced a push from opposition to remove Post Office control to a public corporation with funds placed in a trust. The proposal would divert revenue from consolidated revenue to a dedicated account, sparking warnings the department cannot yet operate as a corporation. NSW Victoria Queensland and other states outlined grants and ongoing improvement programs for technical and construction projects.
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