Health plan cost cut claim sparks debate in Parliament
Labor party argues a proposed health scheme would cost about one third of the government funded plan. Opposition figures say the plan would cover more families, including Aborigines, with full hospital and medical access. Government data show 1970 71 expenditures near 6.9 million with 9.7 million forecast for 1971 72.
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Labor seeks selling body for national fruit authority
The opposition pressed for a single national authority to market apples and pears from Newport. The plan envisions an export marketing and administration system linked with the federal government, plus a stabilisation scheme. Dr Patterson urged the authority to control the entire crop and sell it directly or via licensed exporters.
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States survey debate on education funding and needs
Mc Fraser argued that passing the tax haul improved recurrent resources for education and that government expenditures on schools and teachers have risen, now forming a large share of capital outlay. Fraser urged further research, noted varied state projections for primary enrolments, and asked for Commonwealth inquiry into needs before adjournment.
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Government to boost nursing home patient benefits
The Federal Government will spend 12 to 14 million this year to raise nursing home patient benefits. Prime Minister McMahon announced increases from 328 to 50 dollars daily for intensive care patients, costing about 24 million full year. The move cites rising costs and aims to improve long term care while reviewing the system.
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System examines typing system debate in parliament
The Commonwealth Public Service Board reviewed typing systems amid a question from Dy Everingham Lab. Prime Minister Me McMahon indicated no current plan to send public servants overseas, noting the new Drak simplified typewriter Leybold system.
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All-volunteer system condemned as immoral in Senate debate
Senator Carrick Lib criticized the all-volunteer defence policy as immoral and inefficient arguing democracy demands equal duty in defending the community. He warned against exaggerating liberty and called for shared personal responsibility in national service. The discussion touched on conscription in Vietnam era policy and payroll tax debates.
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