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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
4
The Opposition led by Senator Cant attacks the Government petroleum policy arguing higher transport costs and power charges for households. Senator Seat counters oil exploration has run for years, noting postwar shifts and a prior overseas firm halting plans amid nationalisation fears.
Senator Wright, representing the Attorney General, said allegations that an Australian Security Intelligence Organisation officer approached a University of Western Australia student to inform on staff and students were not of special significance. He noted the Attorney General had just returned from Tehran and was occupied with human rights and law officers conferences, prompting delays in investigation and a tense exchange with Senator Wheeldon over questioning the overseas minister.
Attorney-General Bowen said reform of Commonwealth Territories abortion law would be considered in a review of the criminal code. A draft new code was being prepared. Bowen replied to Cairns about convening a meeting of Commonwealth and State Attorneys-General to discuss emulation of Britain. Population and area of the Territories were small, and a law change remained doubtful.
The Defence Forces Retirement Benefit Fund faces a 4.47 million dollar surplus in one section to be returned to eligible contributors and pensioners while another section shows a 3,260 dollar deficiency to be covered by higher member contributions and Commonwealth support. Treasurer McMahon explained the plan based on the Commonwealth Actuary’s five year review for 1959 to 1964, with the surplus allocated to pre 1959 entrants and the deficiency funded by post 1959 entrants. Increased contributions for post 1959 entrants amount to 0.5 percent of salary, with private group increases from 438 to 482 pounds per fortnight and colonels rising from 1667 to 1834 pounds. The changes, not retrospective, apply from the first payday after amending legislation and shift benefit costs so the Commonwealth bears 80 percent while the fund covers 20 percent. A cash refund of the surplus will be paid with interest after July 1964 to eligible pensioners and contributors in the pre-1959 group, subject to individual circumstances. Authority will determine the distribution basis after actuarial advice, with many records and calculations causing delays. Priority goes to pensioners. Government to review pre-1959 contribution basis for potential conversion to salary percentage. New post-1959 entrant proposals reflect reduced deficiencies as active service charges are met.
Mr Barnes argued that Papua New Guinea Treasury and other major policy bodies should stay under the Territory Administration. He pledged an assistant minister from the Territory’s House of Assembly to the portfolio, while noting criticism from the House of Assembly. Australia funds 60 percent of the Territory’s budget as the Government maintains control of key departments. The plan awaits agreement on minister appointments and distribution of portfolios between the Administration and the House of Assembly.
Air force and navy will patrol Australia offshore fishing areas using naval vessels and RAAF aircraft. Defence Minister Fairhall said surveys would be expanded as the 12 mile fishing limit is set and the Department of Primary Industry seeks more defence force involvement. Navy plans include Jmora patrol boats to support surveys, with use of apotter aircraft to locate foreign vessels within the 2 mile zone.
Deputy Prime Minister McEwen said his plan for an Australian industrial development corporation has not reached Cabinet since the death of Prime Minister Holt. He noted no opportunity to discuss the proposal. Opposition leader Whitlam questioned the timing and influence of the Esso company approval for $300 million in Australia and whether the plan would affect national resource control. McEwen stated he discussed the matter with Prime Minister Grafton, who agreed it should come before Cabinet.
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