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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1971

Page

5

Parliament Act Member seeks inquiry on laws

The ACT MP Mr Enderby urged a parliamentary inquiry into laws on abortion homosexuality provocation incest and obscenity in the Territory. He urged the act to be examined by the ACT Law Reform Commission amid calls for reform of criminal law and compensation for crime victims. The ACT relied on the NSW Crimes Act of 1900, with no public solicitor in the Territory.

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Brave words on, schools nullified

The Prime Minister McMahon faced opposition claims that his push to erase predecessors education proposals undermines schools. Whitlam blasted Fraser for bending on survey results, arguing Commonwealth responsibility declines while reforms fail to address inequities in Australian education. He cited low access to preschools, migrant child needs, and failed funding as evidence of persistent gaps.

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Record Altered in Parliament Debate on Revisions

Report of a parliamentary session where the Prime Minister discussed record alterations and the aim to remove repetitions without changing substance. Mr Foster questioned timing and accuracy while speakers urged care to preserve meaning.

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Legislation Introduced In Federal Parliament On Home Care Payments

A new bill introduced in Federal Parliament seeks to raise the basic monthly payment under the government’s home care program. The proposal would increase the current rate from 210 to 3.50 per day, affecting eligible recipients nationwide.

Opportunities wanted for open universities and distance study

Mr Beazley urged the House to expand open universities and institutions of advanced education for people regardless of prior schooling. He called for wider use of radio, television, and correspondence courses to provide education for those lacking opportunities. The remarks came during debate on departmental appropriations in education and science.

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Prisoners Ropwern in Vietnam War Era Notice

Fragmented OCR reads mention of prisoners dated August 1 1970 and August 3 1971 in Vietnam. Text also references officials including Mr Bachar and Mr Whellan and a possible defense material inquiry. Context unclear due to garbled source.

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Australian politics and wool market notes in Canberra

A fragmented report covers assurance delays on secret poles in Australia and a written reply by federal ministers. It notes wool sale prices, sampling methods, and calls for funds for Westmead Hospital teaching facilities. Education and science ministry figures discuss a $36 million deficit aid and capital expenditure grants under Commonwealth rules.

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Appointments and replies in Commonwealth ministries

The Minister for the Environment and the Air Mr Howron indicated he would soon announce new appointments to the advisory board of the Commonwealth Monetary Fund in response to questions from Representatives Cassah Vick. The Commonwealth should join the Australian Education Council and the Minister for Education Mr Fraser said the Commonwealth Minister attended meetings by invitation.

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Trade fair draw sees millions of Australian visitors in China

More than one million Australian business people attended Canton Trade Fair in China. In Canberra discussions featured Senator Coietzelt, Attorney General VERT, Senator peenwood and Trade Minister Mr Anthony among others. The NSW Government's Badger Whitlam faced questions in the House about Commonwealth finances yesterday.

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Question to Police on Aborigines Discrimination

The Minister for Aborigines referred a question on discrimination against Aborigines to the NSW Police Commissioner. MPs asked for evidence of abusive treatment and legal aid availability, plus the number charged with drunkenness and conviction comparisons in NSW. The reply said the matter was referred to the Commissioner for investigation and would take time.

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