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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Prime Minister Whitlam urging that the country ought to have the best, with laughter in Parliament as he jokes about MPs owning ordinary holdings and comments from party leaders.
Melbourne reports the takeover of Kauri Timber by foreign interests prompts calls to rewrite the Foreign Takeovers Act. Treasurer Crean cites weaknesses in securities and exchange rules, noting Kauri Timber is foreign owned and that the act does not cover foreign-to-foreign takeovers.
The Prime Minister faced questions in Parliament about government information and transparency. MPs pressed whether former government actions concealed details and if ministerial aides knew of such issues. The debate touched on whether the government should disclose papers and who authorized holds on sensitive material.
A parliamentary session discussed abortion policy and potential liberalisation. The Royal Commission report, medical access, and family planning were debated, with focus on consent ages, services, and the impact on mothers and children amid regulatory changes.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Pepe Dir and Gree with unclear context. Readable fragments imply a local notice or brief item but lacks complete facts to determine the event, date, or involved organizations.
Australia’s immigration policy faced no shift according to the Immigration Minister Mr Grassy who stated the government is reshaping policy but that proposals of a universal intake system are incorrect. He told the House of Representatives the number of applications to migrate is decreasing and that changes will apply from May.
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The Senate last night defeated two Liberal Party amendments to the National Pipeline Authority Bill. One would exclude coal from the definition of hydrocarbon substances, the other would curb licensees from owning and selling private interests. Senators Durack Lik, SAI, and Nich voiced concerns that the amendments would unduly restrain the authority. The Government argued the changes were not necessary, and the adjournment followed with no further action on the amendments.
The Prime Minister stated support for a bank system option as proper for Parliament to consider. He indicated government aims to protect public interest through sound financial policy and responsive banking structures, urging timely parliamentary debate and clear guidance from officials.
A damaged OCR listing fashion and beauty venues in and around Queanbeyan and Canberra. It names HAMRIET'S FASHION BIZ Crawtara Street and TRACE TEE at He Hewes earner ManriniGEE Sala, plus SALON Adkams Bion and BEAUTY SALON in various streets. Street names and addresses are inconsistent and partially unreadable.
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