Postal Rates Move Fails Amid Bush Newspaper Tax Hit
The Country Party sought to hold current bulk postage as Parliament debated the Post and Telegraph Rates Bill. Eight divisions occurred from second reading to third reading, with government gagging during the sessions. The Budget proposal would raise Country newspaper postage from 160000 to 440000 in March next year, seen as harming rural papers and the bush community.
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The
Country Party
Anthony
House
Denal The Repatriation Bill Clears Lower House
The Repatriation Bill So 3 passed all stages in the House after Minister Barnard, representing the Repatriation Ministry, denied plans to amalgamate the Department of Repatriation with the Department of Social Security.
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House of Representatives
Defence
Barnard
Department of Repatriation
Department of Social Security
Whitlam defends referendum to keep price control powers
Prime Minister Whitlam says the proposed referendum would not strip State Governments of powers but seeks to grant the national Parliament authority they already possess. He argues price controls curb inflation and should be used responsibly as part of an anti inflation strategy while noting past State failures, including land. Debate on the Bill was adjourned.
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Whitlam
Australia
Lynch warns of further squeeze in economy debate
In a two hour House debate Deputy Leader Lynch urged urgent talks on government mismanagement. He warned of inflation rising to 20 percent, higher interest rates and a credit squeeze as money supply surged 9.2 percent in 72 73 second quarter. Treasurer Crean described inflation as money chasing goods and cited July money flow at 26 percent. The motion lapsed as time expired.
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Lynch
Crean
Edwards
Lib
Nsw
Whitlam cites union backing on wage control plan
Mr Whitlam told the House trade unions would co operate if price controls succeed. He said ACTU president Hawke assured him in a passing remark during a Canberra chat last week. He stressed no detailed discussion occurred and spoke in reply to Mr Snedden.
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Whitlam
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Hawke
Canberra
Snedden
Whitlam defends press conferences after Question Time
Prime Minister Whitlam defended holding weekly press conferences after Parliament sessions. He rejected claims that he announces decisions to the press before the House, noting the practice is a transparent device used by predecessors. MP Kelly and Country Party members argued MPs now have more chances to question and challenge government actions.
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Kelly
The
Financial Review
Whitlam
Presa
Sf Ihe Country Party
Oair Anthony
Soviet mooring buoys in Indian Ocean questioned
The Soviet Navy mooring buoys near the Seychelles and Chagos Archipelago were reportedly used for maintenance work on ships. In Parliament Mr Barnard said the Joint Intelligence Organisation had known for years of conventional Soviet mooring buoys in the western Indian Ocean waters off Western Australia.
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Seychelles Islands
Chagos Archipelago
Defence
Barnard
Jeser
House of Representatives
Drummond tLib
Toe Wraag Ae
Sufply
Western Australia
Joint Intelligence Organisation
Government Bonds Debate In House Of Representatives
In reply Mr Crean dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank selling government bonds was a diabolical scheme to debase others money. Mr Ashley-Brown cited reports that federal and state governments benefited from the sale.
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House of Representatives
Whittorm
Lib, Vic
Reserve Bank
Ashley - Brown
Lib
Nsw
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