Parliament questions answered by PM amid budget debate
The Prime Minister defended government policy in the House of Representatives as opposition leader Whitlam pressed for changes to the budget, criticizing proposed 2 percent income tax rise and urging restraint on inflationary forces while McMahon argued the party’s policy aims to maintain full employment and prevent demand shortfalls.
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Australian Senate Debates Immigration and South Africa Parallels
Senator Georges compared Australian immigration policy to South Africa's apartheid era, criticising treatment of Aboriginals and a Greek migrant's refused citizenship. The debate touched on social services budget flaws and global trade concerns, with references to Japan’s influence on Australian bauxite markets and Papua New Guinea governance.
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UK woman not refused entry to Australia says senator
An English woman Dorothy Moore aged 29 with asthma and her family were not refused entry to Australia. Senator Greenwood told the Senate that they had been refused assisted passages for not meeting all requirements. Assisted passages were limited to those positively contributing to Australia.
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No exemption details in Australian syndicate Cup entry
The article notes that the Australian syndicate competing for the America's Cup received no special consideration or exemption. It mentions individuals such as Peensuirer and Met Snedden with no written reply to Cameron Lab in SA.
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Debate over Pine Gap installation in Parliament
In the Adjournment Debate in the House of Representatives Mr Foster of the Labor Party urged Minister Fairbairn to allow a parliamentary debate on the US defence installation at Pine Gap in the Northern Territory. Fairbairn insisted Pine Gap is defensive and non offensive, calling it a safeguard project. Foster questioned the minister’s reluctance to give a ministerial statement and criticized the government’s handling of the issue.
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