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Prolonged House Row Over Press Muzzling and Time Waste
In a heated exchange in Parliament, Joseph Cook criticizes Housing and Navy Minister Higgs for political maneuvers and alleged press censorship. He denounces delays, taunts opponents, and argues extended debates waste the House’s time while obstructing a ministerial statement. The dispute centers on transparency and the handling of press freedom.
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Joseph Cook
Parramatta
Senate
Mr Speaker
Speaker
Marybyrnong
Fenton
Higgs
Joeseph Cook
Higga
Maloney
Mc Fenton