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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
5
Lawmakers queried government handling of trials delays many defendants not from Australia and pressed ministers to probe liquefied petroleum gas pricing. Questions on shipping, export licenses and use of government funds for overseas causes were raised amid debate on Vietnam aid and university funding.
The South Australian Prices Commissioner’s inquiry into doctor fees sparks a partisan debate. Health Minister Senator Woolworth questions whether fee increases are politically motivated and could threaten the national health scheme. The government warns that higher charges may prompt doctors to charge higher fees or leave the state, impacting nationwide health access.
Tribute to retiring senators recognizes Sir Alister Mc Mullin as longtime Senate president after a 17 year term. Acknowledgments from Government and Opposition leaders note his leadership since 1981 and 1952 entry, with several other senators also retiring at term end including TB L. Dull and J. P. Toohey among others.
The Opposition in the Senate moved yesterday to reject the coming year's budget unless the Federal Government substantially remedies inadequacies in social services. The dispute centers on defense of welfare programs and government spending priorities. The opposition argues that social safety nets require major reforms to meet current needs.
A fragmented report shows a prominent Senator denouncing the federal government for not acting against disruptive university students. The debate touches on social services adequacy, budget opposition, and calls for preserving scholarships amid protests and student activities.
The Australian government rejected the existence of an assassination squad in Vietnam. Defence Minister Gorton stated there was no government or Australian Security Intelligence Organisation requirement for such a unit. He answered Senator Keeffe’s query about CIA involvement and official responsibility.
A Tasmanian Labor senator urged an inquiry into the conditions of appointing trustees for bank notices. Senator O’Byrne said government may be obliged to examine certain trustees unfit for their role. In Launceston a local figure boasted of using authority as a trustee under a act, asserting some people were treated unjustly.
The Trade Practices Commissioner will take no action in the dispute between Western Australian football league and television stations over televising matches. Attorney General Bowen said the commissioner advised preserving secrecy and that the matter should be settled by commercial negotiation.
Senator Greenwood told Parliament he needs new powers to extend drug aid amid reports that a West German firm marketed the drug linked to child victims. He said he was unaware of details in a December Economist report cited by Senator Mulvihill.
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