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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1976
Page
5
The Standing Committee on Environment and Conservation tabled a report urging relaxed rules on exporting Australian fauna. It recommends controlled, government‑approved trade for certain birds, mammals, and reptiles under a permit system, with stronger safeguards for protected species.
A government report details a vast smuggling network moving millions yearly through Australia. It notes involvement of criminals across borders, insufficient penalties in ACT and Northern Territory, and urges immediate reform, new air and sea patrols, and a national fauna squad to protect species.
In a reply to Mr Bennett and amid reports from the South Pacific Forum in Suva, officials indicate Australia prefers not to act unilaterally on a two mile or two and a half mile exclusive economic zone and stresses harmony with existing conventions. Ministers deny plans to print silver coins as speculation.
Minister for Poreiwn Allain Mr Peacock told Mr Graham yesterday that Australia was not seeking any formal ties with NATO. He said he had discussed a broad range of matters with NATO leaders during his recent Europe trip.
A government stance on environmental impact studies remains unchanged says Senator Comeh who represents retirement housing and community development. He was unsure if an impact study had been conducted and plans to seek clarification.
Government center in Senate faces questions as a protest from China prompts a test over the explosive claims of no nuclear bomb. Senator Withers speaks to Senator Whelden in a tense exchange amid the week of controversy.
Durack, minister for Veterans Affairs, told the Returned Services League it would be consulted on changes to the repatriation system. He answered concerns raised by former Repatriation Minister Senator Bishop and a Canberra Times article quoting the RSL on defense service matters. He noted ongoing reviews of the Service Homes Scheme and related issues.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Meo Wentworth lib NAW notification and looming election actions. Mentions Senate, House, and pressure to pass a budget style reform linked to delaying or enabling vote on the bill. References to November timing and concerns over procedural steps and ratification.
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