Senate bills on cheques and hires charged delay likely defeat
Government plans to impose stamp duties on cheques and hire-purchase from July 1, facing fierce Senate opposition. Four DIP Senators align with the Opposition to reject the two money bills, while the ALP caucus vows to oppose the cheques and hire-purchase duties even in the House of Representatives. The DLP supports 5 per cent real and personal property insurance premiums, and other duties on securities, land transfers, and lease payments, aiming to curb the ACT tax haven status. Parliament adjourns for winter recess until August 12, hindering July implementation if the Senate rejects today.
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DIP
ALP
DLP
House of Representatives
Abattoir Move Sparks Senate Consideration
The ALP caucus backed delaying Canberra Abattoir closure and referred its future to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT. Senator TD M Devil moved to allow continued operation until a decision is reached, while Health Minister Dr Perbes defended the government’s plan amid criticism and questions on acceptable tender terms and conditions.
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Senate
Canberra
D. N. Everingham
Lab
Qld
der Forbes
Commonwealth
Marriott
Nixon seeks 2.6 billion care aid from Congress
President Nixon asked Congress for 2.6 billion in CARE aid, about 900 million more than last year, saying the sum is necessary to meet essential requirements now. The request totals 2,600 million dollars, with about 803 million in Australian currency noted.
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Washington
Man dies in bridge crash at Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
A van plunged 60ft from Commonwealth Avenue Bridge into Lake Burley Griffin after crashing through railing. RAAF Corporal Gerald Kelly, 38, died. dog strapped in the vehicle was recovered hours later in good condition. Inquest to be scheduled.
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Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
Lake Burley Griffin
Gerald Kelly
Mertz Place
Mawson
Kelly
Sam
Fairbairn
Department of Works
Bureau of Meteorology
Kellys
Ljubisa Stajic
Macquarie
Downer dog poisoner back in action
Downer area residents fear a dog poisoner has returned after three dogs died in the past six days. Authorities report examining stomach contents to identify the bait while guardians warn children not to touch items on streets.
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Downer
Plan for flying drug patrols in northern Australia
The Federal Government considers full time aircraft to catch drug smugglers in northern Australia. Senator Scott cited rising drug imports and evolving smuggling methods. The State ministers approved using the Commonwealth Police crime intelligence bureau to support narcotics efforts and an interstate drug movements information system. Health measures include tracking addiction and a youth focused education drive. The Senate debate was adjourned.
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Scott
Senate
Australia
Crime Intelligence Bureau
Commonwealth Police
Deci
ACT accounts to go public and audited for Canberra taxes
The Government will publish audited municipal type accounts for Canberra by the end of the 1969/70 financial year. Cabinet has approved the project after pressure for detailed revenue and expenditure figures, with notices to ratepayers issued mid June and payments due within three months. General rates last year totaled 845,170 dollars and are expected to rise about 10 percent.
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Canberra
Nixon
Garton
Mixon
Breathalyser tests urged for ACT drivers and pedestrians
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT backs compulsory breathalyser tests. If adopted, motorists stopped for traffic breaches or deemed under influence, and pedestrians involved in accidents over age 14, would be tested. A 0.05 per cent blood alcohol level would trigger offences with a three tier penalties system and possible licence cancellation for repeat "problem drinkers" cases.
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Parliamentary Joint Committee
Victoria
Act
Queanbeyan
Nsw
Don Devitt
Lab
Tas
ACT considers compulsory breath testing with blood option
Senate and House tabled the report proposing compulsory breath tests in the ACT with a blood test alternative. The plan sets a 0.05 per cent blood alcohol level, adds three penalty stages and possible licence cancellation after the second offence. A dissenting senator argued the 0.05 level lacks sufficient evidence linking moderation to accidents.
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Marriott
Police talk to official on leaks
Commonwealth police questioned a senior Treasury official about alleged leaks to Canberra publisher M Newton. Official statements said no documents were confiscated. some items were voluntarily provided. Newton claimed he received documents. Bowen offered no specifics. Page 9. McMahon noted the documents were not secret.
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Commonwealth Police
Canberra
M. Newton
Treasury Department
Treasury
Newton
Bowen
McMahon
PM Gorton to Withhold Interim Foreign Investment Statement
The Prime Minister Mr Gorton will not deliver an interim statement on foreign investment policy before Parliament's long winter recess. Cabinet discussions in Melbourne raised several outstanding points needing Treasury clarity. The policy focus centers on foreign debentures, takeovers, and Australian equity in foreign ventures.
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Gorton
Melbourne
Treasury
Mr Gorton
MLC Ltd
Australia
House site again in dispute
Government opposes a joint sitting to decide on a site for the new Parliament House. spokesmen say the question is for the Government to decide. The report notes B 52 bombers have dropped two million pounds of bombs on filtration routes leading to Saigon.
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Senate
Parliament House
Saigon
Strikes Rare in Sweden Prompt Commentary
Raymon O'Dea, an industrial advocate, argues that unions already hold power to sanction strikes and questions the value of further legal tinkering. He says the answer does not lie in amending legislation for the fiftieth time as strikes remain rare in Sweden.
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Raymon O'Dea
Wasted Pentagon Policies Erode Defense Budget
A UK parliamentary page notes subcommittee criticism of Pentagon policies costing billions annually and describes the defence budget as far beyond what an efficient department could achieve. It also mentions disagreement over a plan to build a ten million lumina refinery at Ree WA and references various pages in the issue.
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Pentagon
Defence Department
Paege
Ree WA
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