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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1966
Page
2
The Australian Research Grants Committee rejected university and institutional research projects due to insufficient funds, the committee said in its annual report tabled in the Senate.
The report to the Senate reveals Dame Annabelle Rankin addressing housing and related projects. It notes a West scheme within a fiscal ceiling, with 46 of 11 items funded, and a research program costing just under 4 million though requests exceeded 164 million. Confidential referee input left applicants unsure why rejections occurred, despite recognized merit.
Senator Turnbull urged the federal government provide incentives to encourage childbearing. He proposed higher maternity allowances and family endowment to raise natural population growth, criticizing restrictions on single pregnant girls receiving confinement pay and noting social service bottle-necks.
Dr Patterson condemned the Northern division as a symbol of a confidence trick in Australian politics while discussing department estimates. He cited former PM Menzies and criticized grand promises, urging equitable assessments for projects like Chowilla Dam Blowering Dam and Tasmanian development, calling for a toad to connect Mackay and Nebo and noting worn senior figures and party tensions.
Deputy Leader Mr Whitlam urges a centralized science fund admin under government oversight to speed grants and reduce delays. He warns diffuse control risks administrators deciding research outcomes over scientists, proposing a body to handle funds with CSIRO and universities sharing governance.
Senate votes on amendments as ALP and DUP proposals are defeated. The ALP amendment fails by 20 to 18 while a DUP proposal loses 33 to 2 in a tight finance test night. Members echoed concern over the budget path and future fiscal safeguards.
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The minister for social services Mr Sinclair told Parliament benefits would rise soon. The treasurer Mr Mellon outlined increases in weekly pension rates, with single pensioners and those with dependents set for higher payments. The plan also raises child deductions and boosts benefits for the elderly and disabled, as well as mental hospital patients. The delivery was adjourned.
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