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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1972
Page
3
The Australian debate centers on the dismissal of a NSW Police Detective-Sergeant for exposing information. Senator Turnbull labels the move a threat to decency and questions police accountability. The Premier and Police Commissioner face criticism as calls arise for disciplinary action and public accountability.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a date set for a sitting and a meeting at a hotel with references to names and a school event. The readable lines indicate a civic or organizational scheduling context and a waiting period related to a government or committee proceeding.
An unclear report notes a rejected DFRB idea and mentions a press meeting with participants discussing retirements and preparations. The fragment references officials and a conference with mentions of Veirney and a forthcoming event, but details are obscured.
A scrambled note outlines a governmental aviation expansion plan tied to Sydney and Sydney area authorities. The text references ministers, ceremonies, and a future event, but the overall details are unclear. The fragment mentions Bemabye Conon and Benale Firegeralt without clear roles or dates.
A Melbourne backbencher criticizes the Federal Government over Rhodesia and Vietnam policy. He urges closer scrutiny of government investigations into Rhodesia and warns of risks from continued hardline positions. He calls for a balanced approach and questions the case for intervention.
Labor Party spokesman MP Feazley urged a research program into teaching methods in Australia and into examination efficiency. Debating the States Grant Advanced Education Bill, Beazley proposed supplementary programs for colleges of advanced education. External studies and closer university relations were urged to improve non academic study and share resources.
The Attorney General Senator Greenwind said yesterday that the National Service Act has a high overture in Australia. He told the Senate that since the act was introduced 698,000 files had been liable to reentry and only 216 had been executed. He noted medical examinations and other steps, with 800 ration figures mentioned, and stated cases awaiting fate at the end of times. Senator Turnbull and others disputed the interpretation, while calls for clarity and assurances continued.
The Sense Opposition proposes changing Senate hours to start earlier. A motion aimed to move daily sessions from 3pm to 1:30pm, with a plan to extend hours later in the week. The Senate voted for the proposal, adjusting start times on various weekdays.
The Education and Science Minister Fraser says abolishing university fees would cost more than 19 million dollars in the first year. He notes Commonwealth and state funding would be adjusted, with proposals around a revised funding formula and scholarships. The discussion touches on sustainable funding for education and equal access for all students.
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