Parliament hears Colombo Plan aid expansion plans
The Foreign Affairs sub committee in Canberra heard that the Colombo Plan will continue to expand, though not explosively. A R Parsons outlined project selection criteria, Australia’s reluctance to loans, and the plan's modest growth with 23 years behind it, amid questions on aid mechanisms and the Foreign Exchange Operations Fund.
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Border with Papua New Guinea deemed archaic and unworkable
In Parliament Whitlam questioned the Australian border with Papua New Guinea and UN recommendations, while Bowen promised to advise later. McMahon planned a second letter on promotions delays in defence factories. Melvor condemned inspectorate pay unrest from delayed recommendations. Anthony floated a Sydney world trade centre with NSW, and McLaren cited fruit fly payouts. Swartz to meet Nippon Steel on ore exports as Randall wool report looms. Hunt protected NT eco-sites from mining and preserved Aboriginal art. Snedden signaled soon the inquiry terms of reference into national latestructure, with membership delays likely to extend inquiry time.
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