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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
1
Prime Minister Gorton challenged ministers over alleged misleading figures on the cost of establishing a national film and television school. He accused ministers of giving inaccurate estimates and questioned the government’s handling of the matter, urging caution before presenting final recommendations.
The Commonwealth Government is likely to inaugurate avenues to appeal against administrative police service decisions. A Commonwealth Administrative Review Committee will table wage reports in the House of Representatives by morning when the Prime Minister opens the debate. The committee’s work will likely include a review of appointments and possible formation of independent bodies to conduct the review.
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State guests from around the world gather at Persepolis for the 2500th anniversary wreath ceremony honoring the founder of the Persian Empire. The Empress Farah and Cyrus the Client lead a procession toward the wreath as dignitaries occupy a tent city on the ancient site.
President Nixon plans a May visit to Moscow aiming to secure a nuclear weapons restraint pact and a framework for a Middle East settlement. Officials expect the first Soviet American summit on Soviet soil since 1945 to center on arms limits and regional issues. Brezhnev and other Soviet leaders will host discussions viewed as crucial by Washington ahead of Nixon's China trip.
The Apex YMCA sponsored Canberra Motor Show planned for Canberra Showground this weekend was canceled in a joint statement by YMCA and Apex leaders. The decision followed low exhibitor confidence and financial considerations after initial plans for 37 exhibitors dwindled to 28 cancellations. The event would have showcased new models including a Celicia and Alfa Romeo Shunreat, with funds previously spent on advertising and brochures to be redirected to community services.
The Federal Labor Caucus defeated a proposal by its shadow Minister for industrial affairs Cameron to fine individual unionists for strike action. The motion passed overwhelmingly, striking at Labor's arbitration policy. Cameron may still push the idea at a policy conference, drawing strong opposition from Labour MPs and unions.
The Labor Caucus met to debate a revocation of standing orders and discuss industry policy. Key figures like Whitlam Cameron and Hawke weighed penalties on agreements, with ministers and union officials commenting on the plan and its political implications for the mid term.
Sad declared last night he would vote against the Government on refugee relief if an assurance to boost aid to about 10 million was not given. Reid abstained as the House gagged debate on aid. without a clear commitment he would have supported the Opposition. Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Sinclair outlined that Australia has provided 5 million in aid so far to Fat Patani refugees.
In Parliament discussions Labor and Opposition debated emergency food aid totals totaling about 3 million dollars for the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions. Mr Reid defended the aid as humanitarian while noting prior grants to Indonesia and India in 1965 and 1966.
The ACT Comnell of & 'and ( Asociations has strongly criticised the NSW Teachest Federation and the Mate Education De partment for their al titudes to teacher qualifications, 'age Auducation. Pakistan President Yahsa Rhian 'hay announced that Pakistan will get new Constitution. State aid to government schools faces a challenge as Protestant organisations vote in Viethourne.
An 18 year old diver from MAS Harman suffered injuries while diving into the Morning River at Pom Hut Creek. She was stabilized and transported to a hospital for treatment.
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