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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
5
Parliament discusses changes to laws amid minority rights concerns. Senator Carrick argues for stronger measures, while others decry rigid enforcement. Calls emerge for an adequate army and voluntary or compulsory national service as a solution to perceived security needs.
The Australian Wool Commission faced no cap on wool purchases as Minister for Primary Industry Mr Sinclair stated. He cited the reserve price scheme to stabilise markets and protect producers, with ongoing consultations between the commission and the government on policy and price levels.
The president Sir Magnus Cormack ruled out Senator Devitt's attempt to question the Assistant Minister for Health. Sir Kenneth Anderson explained assistant ministers cannot answer questions to them, while detailing Marriott's duties including suing with mail, representing the minister at functions, and receiving deputations.
Mir Train urged return of ministerial posts to the House of Representatives and Senate reform to use state as a chamber. He criticized Senate subterfuge over the appropriation and denounced current process as a waste of time. No decisions were made, party lines held. The estimates were approved amid debate on committee power and parliamentary reform. The government would respond to a drought request if locust damage occurs in the south west.
The Federal Government faced sharp criticism in the House as opponents accused ministers of bowing and scraping to shipping cartels while freight rates reportedly rose about 24 percent. Debate covered three Bills to stabilize the industry with amendments from the Opposition and Government votes deciding their fate.
Senator Povserthach questions Melbourne relay plans for TON and GTV 9 and whether Prime Minister told Sir Frank Packer no option could be taken by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Sir Kenneth Anderson defers, seeking House query placement.
Ambiguous government statement outlines funding to filmmakers from India and Australia. Senator Murphy warns in the Senate that allocations may violate policy while Mel Howson and other figures reply with concern. The dispute centers on governance and funding oversight.
In Parliament yesterday Libs spokesman Whittorm urged a Navy clean sweep of dockyard staff replacing current workers with men deemed AYE security risks. Dr Mite kav criticized the idea as extravagant yet noted dockyards hold many capable personnel despite security concerns. Australian voters recently recognised the Communist Party, complicating dismissals on party allegiance.
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