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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1975
Page
3
Fragmented report describes amendments and legislative maneuvering around a Family Law Bill. Mentions Senators Weight McCieland Wright Marion and Howe, House amendments, and a final decision to delete divorce related provisions.
Government sources indicate a proposed merger of the OTC and Telecommunications System in Independent Mission faces stiff opposition. Ministers clash over the aim and scope of the plan as parliament debates the proposal and potential tradeoffs for future telecom services.
The Minister for Labour and Imei Yon and Mr Cameron told the Opposition that reporting requirements would precede any decision on implementing a travel downgrading plan for Australians and New Zealanders. They cited NZ resistance. The Prime Minister for Defence, Mr Barnard, indicated the Orion aircraft pick for five flights was unanimous in the RAAF and followed the Defence Equipment Committee. Ministers defended spending about 11 million on five projects and noted a new coal authority to coordinate exploration and research, funded by a special levy. Japanese talks and European manufacturers were noted as part of industrial plans awaiting finalisation soon.
The speaker recalls cases of incompetence and inefficiency within Mr Hayden s department as a key issue. He notes a manager with limited leadership, a senior official disciplined, and the need to address personnel problems amid public service rules and a reshuffling of duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate hearings connected to a company or entity named Assaing Broadcasting. The text mentions a committee or panel reviewing ties, with unclear names and dates. Further readable details are not provided to confirm specifics.
Deputy Speaker Barinsdm of Western Australia Labour group voiced regret over government approval allowing a Grêmio pene representative, Mr Game El Surin, into Australia. He said the decision disturbed him and touched on broader implications for arts and political ties.
A parliamentary committee criticized New Zealand forestry planting efforts and urged reductions. The inquiry cited environmental concerns and questioned the effectiveness of the pine planting scheme.
A Senate row centers on attempts to nullify the land's electoral boundary law. Prime Minister Whitlam denounces the move as a broader bid by the Senate and Liberal opposition to subvert the Commonwealth's electoral provisions and court the House's opposition to redistribution plans. The debate touches on the electoral commission and the integrity of the 1960s system.
A historic discrimination bill faced heavy amendments removing racial incitement and broad powers. Senators debated provisions requiring summons and penalties, with mentions of a $500 fine and a $33,000 punitive figure in the context of erasing key anti discrimination clauses. The record references Senator Greenwood and other lawmakers discussing the measure's scope and impact.
Fragmented report notes a raid linked to an ordinance and a proposed amendment. Senator James McClelland and Mr Es ry discuss referring the matter to the Attorney General or other official bodies. The transcript shows debate over amending provisions and next steps in a government committee setting.
Garbled OCR recalls repeated rejection of laws by the Senate and mentions a Representative Avie Tom, with references to locations like LAK and Houston. The text is unclear but indicates legislative voting and bill discussion scattered across several places.
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