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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

No. 66. .

JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, 3r d JUNE, 1942.

1. Meeting of Senate.—The Senate met at eleven a.m., pursuant to adjournment.

2. PRAYERS.

3. Widows’ P ensions Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 128.

The House of Representatives acquaints the Senate that it has agreed to the Amendments made by the Senate in the Bill intituled "A Bill for an Act to provide for the Payment of Widows' Pensions, and for other purposes ”, which Bill was previously amended by the House of Representatives at the request of the Senate.

W. M. Nairn, Speaker.

House of Representatives, Canberra, 2nd June, 1942.

4. P apers.—The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute— Commonwealth Public Service Act—Regulations—Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 225, 249. Seat of Government Acceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration) Act—Canberra University College Ordinance—Report of the Council of the Canberra University College,

for the year 1941.

5. Questions.—Questions on notice were answered.

6. I ncome Tax (War-time Arrangements) Bill 1942.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed.

And the Senate having continued to sit until twelve o’clock midnight—

THURSDAY, 4t h JUNE, 1942, a .m.

Debate continued. Question—put. The Senate divided—

Senator— Amour. Armstrong. Arnold. Arthur.

Ashley. Aylett. Brown. Cameron. Codings. Cooper. Crawford.

Ayes, 20. Senator— Cunningham. Darcey.

Foil. Fraser. Hayes, J. B. Keane. Lamp. Large.

Teller:

Senator Courtice.

Noes, 12.

Senator— Brand. Collett. Gibson. Johnston, E. B. Leckie. McBride. McLachlan, A. J.

Senator— McLachlan, James. McLeay. Sampson. Spicer.

Teller:

Senator Uppill.

And so it was resolved in the affirmative. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 12 agreed to. Clause 13 read— On the motion of Senator McLeay the following amendment was made, viz.—line 10, leave out “ any such returns ”, insert “, and may make and take away copies of, any such returns and records ”,

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Clause 13, as amended, agreed to. ·

Clauses 14 to 16 agreed to. Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to. .

Bill to be reported with an amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

7. States Grants (Income Tax Reimbursement) Bill 1942.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. .

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

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In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 8 agreed to. The Schedule read— Senator McBride moved an amendment, viz.—leave out— “ New South Wales .. .. .. .. .. 15,356,000 ",

insert— “ New South Wales .. .. .. .. .. 13,726,000

Debate ensued. Question—That the words and figures proposed to be left out be left out—put. The Committee divided— Ayes, 16. Noes, .17.

Senator— Senator— Senator—· Senator—

Brand. McLachlan, A. J. Amour. Darcey.

Collett. McLachlan, James. Armstrong. Fraser.

Cooper. McLeay. Arnold. Johnston, E. B.

Crawford. Sampson. Arthur. Keane.

Foil. Spicer. Ashley. Lamp.

Gibson. Uppill. Aylett. Large.

Hayes, J. B.

Teller:

Brown.

Leckie. Cameron. Teller:

McBride. Senator Allan MacDonald. Ceilings.

Cunningham. Senator Courtice.

Amendment negatived accordingly. The Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

8. Income Tax Assessment Bill 1942.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question— That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. '

Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 18 agreed to. The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) moved that the following new clause be inserted in the Bill, viz. :— '

“ 18a . Section one hundred and three of the Principal Act is amended by Defiuittons. omitting paragraph (aj of the definition of ‘ distributable income ’ and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— ‘ (a) all taxes which are paid in the year of income—

(i) under this or the previous A c t; .

(ii) under any law of a State or of a Territory being part of the Commonwealth imposing a tax upon incomes, if the taxes have not been allowed or are not allowable as deductions under section seventy-two of this Act in any assessment for any financial year ; or (iii) in any country out of Australia in respect of income of the company which is ' taxable under this or the previous Act,

less any refund received in the year of income of any tax to which this paragraph refers ; and ’ Debate ensued. Proposed new clause 18 a agreed to.

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Clauses 19 and 20 agreed to. Clause 21 read— On the. motion of Senator Keane the following amendment was made, viz.—lines 27 to 34, leave out all words after “ sub-section (1.)”, insert “ the words ‘ Two hundred pounds’ and

inserting in their stead the words 1 One hundred and fifty-six pounds ’ ”. Clause 21, as amended, agreed to. Clause 22 agreed to. Clause 23 debated and agreed to. Clauses 24 and 25 agreed to. Clause 26 read—

On the motion of Senator Keane the following amendment was made, viz.—after line 6 insert— “ (act) by omitting paragraph (i) of sub-section (1.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— ' (i) all taxes which are paid in the year of income—

(a) under this or the previous A ct; (b) under any Act passed by the Parliament imposing a war-time tax upon companies ; (c) under any law of a State or of a Territory being part of the

Commonwealth imposing a tax upon incomes, if the taxes have not been allowed or are not allowable as deductions under section seventy-two of this Act in any assessment for any financial year ; ' or ·

(d) in any country out of Australia in respect of income of the company which is taxable under this or the previous Act, less any refund received in the year of income of any tax to which this paragraph refers ; ’ ; ” . .

Clause 26, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 27 to 31 agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported with amendments.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported ' accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

9. I ncome Tax Bill 1942.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. .

Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 7 agreed to. The Schedules, First to Seventh, agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

10. Dairy Produce Export Control Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— ' Mr. P resident, Message No. 131.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Dairy Produce Export- Control Act 1924-1938 ’ ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and- Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for External Territories (Senator Fraser) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Fraser moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time.

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The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 3 agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Fraser the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

11. R abbit Skins E xport Charges Bill 1942.—Message from, the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 132.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend, the ‘ Rabbit Skins Export Charges Act 1940 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for External Territories (Senator Fraser) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Fraser moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. Clause 3 debated and agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Fraser the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

12. Navigation Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 133.

The House of Representatives returns to the Senate the Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend Part IX . of the ‘ Navigation Act 1912 -1935 ’ relating to Courts of Marine Inquiry ”, and acquaints the Senate that the House of Representatives has agreed to the Bill without amendment.

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

13. Commercial Broadcasting Stations L icence F ees Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 130.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to provide for Fees for Licences for Commercial Broadcasting Stations ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. M. Nairn,

Speaker.

House of Representatives, Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Postmaster-General (Senator Ashley) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Ashley moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued. ·

Question—put and passed.

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Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 4 agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Ashley the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

14. L ighthouses Bill 1942.— Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 134.

The House of Representatives returns to the Senate the Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Lighthouses Act 1911-1919 ’ ”,. and acquaints the Senate that the House of Representatives has agreed to the Bill without amendment. W. M. Nairn,

. Speaker.

House of Representatives, Canberra, 4th June, 1942. ·

16. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1942-43.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 135.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to grant and apply a sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-three ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speo.ker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Codings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) moved—That the Bill be now read a first time. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. Bill read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 5 agreed to. The Schedule agreed to. .

Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees, (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

16. Repatriation—J oint Committee—Ministerial Statement.--The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), by leave, informed the Senate that a Joint Parliamentary Committee, consisting of Mr. Pollard (Chairman), Senators Collett and Lamp, and Messrs. Francis, Harrison and Watkins, had been appointed to inquire into and report upon the general question of the Australian Soldiers’ Repatriation Act in the light of conditions caused by the present war.

17. Income Tax (War-time Arrangements) Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 139.

The House of Representatives acquaints the Senate that it has agreed to the Amendment made by the Senate in the Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to make provision relating to the collection of taxes during the present war, and for other purposes ”.

W. Μ. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

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18. I ncome Tax Assessment Bill 1942.— Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 140.

The House of Representatives acquaints the Senate that it has agreed to the Amendments made by the Senate in the Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1941 ’ ”.

House of Representatives, Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

W. M. Nairn, Speaker.

19. Australian Broadcasting B ill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 129.

The House of Representatives returns to the Senate the Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act relating to Broadcasting ”, and acquaints the Senate that it has agreed to the Bill with the Amendments indicated by the annexed Schedule, with which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

. W. Μ. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942. "

Ordered—That the Message be considered in Committee of the AVhoIe forthwith. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of Message No. 129 of the House of Representatives, and Amendments.

In the Committee.

Message read. The Committee proceeded to consider the Amendments, which are as follows :—

Schedule of the Amendments made by the H ouse of R epresentatives.

No. 1.—Clause 3, page 2, lines 4-5, omit “ Broadcasting Stations owned or controlled by one Person ”, insert “ Commercial Broadcasting Stations No. 2.—Clause 4, page 2, lines 18-19, omit “ in respect of which a licence has been granted by the Minister ”, insert “ other than a national broadcasting station ”. No. 3.—Clause 4, page 2, line 32, omit “ shall be ”, insert “ means ” . No. 4.—Clause 17, page 5, line 5, after “ manager ” insert “ who shall be the chief executive officer

of the Commission ” , No. 5.—Clause 19, page 6, line 22, after “ other ” insert “ broadcasting ”. No. 6.—Clause 27, page 7, line 37, after “ time to time ” insert “ out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is hereby appropriated accordingly,”. No. 7.—Clause 27, page 7, lines 44-47, page 8, lines 1-4, omit paragraphs (a) and (b), insert the

following paragraphs :— .

“ (a) If the fee paid for the licence is Twenty shillings or Fourteen shillings—elevenpence for each calendar month after the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-two, during which the licence is in force ; “ (b) If the fee paid for the licence is Ten shillings or Seven shillings—fivepence half-penny for

each such calendar month ; and '

“ (c) If the fee paid for the licence is Five shillings or Three shillings and sixpence—threepence for each s.’.-h calendar month.” . No. 8.—Clause 31, page 8, line 45, after “ advance ” insert “ , out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, which is hereby appropriated accordingly,”.

No. 9.—Clauses 36 to 43, pages 9-11, omit the clauses. No. 10.—Clause 50, page 12, line 28, after “ possible ” insert “ , but not later than six months,” . No. 11.—Clause 52, page 13, line 12, after “ station ” insert “ upon the conditions and ”. No. 12.—Clause 56, page 13, lines 38— 41, omit sub-clause (1.), insert the following sub-clause :—

“ (1.) There shall be payable by the licensee in respect of a licence for a commercial broadcasting station granted or renewed under this Act, for each year or part of a year of the currency of the licence or renewal, the fee prescribed by the Commercial Broadcasting Stations Licence Fees Act 1942.”. No. 13.—Clause 58, page 14, at end of clause add following proviso :—

“ Provided that the performance by the licensee or that person of any obligation imposed upon the licensee by any provision of this Act shall, to the extent of that performance, release both the licensee and that person from the obligation.”. No. 14.—Clause 66, page 15, line 32, omit “ A ”, insert “ The technical equipment of a ”. No. 15.—Clause 66, page 15, line 34, omit “-station ”, insert “ equipment ”. No. 16.—Clause 69, page 16, line 10, after “ and ” insert “, except as prescribed,”. No. 17.—Clause 69, page 16, lines 13-14, omit “ are prescribed ”, insert “ the Minister determines ”. No. 18.—Clause 69, page 16, line 15, before “ An ” insert “ Except as prescribed,”. No. 19.—Clause 75, page 17, line 24, omit “ one month ”, insert “ three months ”. No. 20.—Clause 75, page 17, line 27, after “ profit ” insert “ to the person operating the station ”.

No. 21.—Clause 75, page 17, line 29, omit “ of the station during· that year ” , insert “ , from the operations of the station during that year, of the person operating the station ” . No. 22.—Clause 76, page 17, line 46, omit “ or ”, insert “ and ”. No. 23.—Clause 79, page 18, line 9, omit “ request ”, insert “ requirement ” . No. 24.—Clause 79, page 18, lines 15-18, omit all words from and including “ and any ” to end of

clause.

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No. 25.—Clause 92, page 20, line 10, at end of clause add “ and its committees ”, No. 26.—After clause 96, page 20, insert the following new clauses:— “ 96a.—(1.) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission may political determine to what extent and in what manner political speeches or any matter relating t,r0('dci'ets·

to a political subject may be broadcast from national broadcasting stations, and the licensee of a commercial broadcasting station may arrange for the broadcasting of such speeches or matter from that station. “ (2.) The Commission or the licensee of a broadcasting station shall not, at any time prior

to the close of the poll on the day on which any election for the Parliament of the Commonwealth or a State or for any House of any such Parliament or for any vacancy in any such House is held, or at any time on either of the two days immediately preceding that day, broadcast, in whole or

in part, any speech or matter— (or) commenting on, or soliciting votes for, any candidate at the election ; (b) commenting on, or advocating support of, any political party to which any candidate at the election belongs ; (c) commenting upon, stating or indicating any of the issues being submitted to the

electors at the election or any part of the policy of any candidate at the election or of the political party to which he belongs ; or (d) referring to any meeting held in connexion with the election. “ (3.) The Commission or the licensee of a commercial broadcasting station shall not, at any time on or after the date of the issue of the writs and before the close of the poll for any such election, broadcast any dramatization of matter relating to any candidate, political party, issues, policy or meeting referred to in the last preceding sub-section. “ 96b.—(1.) The Commission, in the case of a national broadcasting station, or Names of the licensee, in the case of a commercial broadcasting station, shall cause to be announced be the true name of every speaker who is, either in person or through the agency of a sound recording device, to deliver an address or make a statement relating to a political subject or current affairs for broadcasting from the station. If the address is to be delivered or the statement is to be made on behalf of a political party, the name of the party shall be included in the announcement. “ (2.) The announcement shall be made at such a time and in such a manner, before and after the address or statement, as fully to disclose the identity of the speaker to any person listening to the broadcast of the address or statement. “ (3.) The Commission or the licensee, as the case may be, shall keep a record of the name, postal address and credentials or occupation of each such speaker, and shall furnish to the Minister any particulars of the record which the Minister by notice in writing requires.” . No. 27.—Clause 100, page 21, line 41, before “ A person ” insert “ Except as prescribed,”. No. 28.—Clause 102, page 22, line 32, after “ place ” insert “ , or part of any premises or place,” . No. 29.—Clause 102, page 22, line 39, after “ premises ” insert “ or place, or part of the premises or place,”. No. 30.—Clause 104, page 24, lines 3-4, omit “ to any school maintained by or registered with the Education Department of any State ”, insert ‘‘ , with the approval of the Minister, to any school ” , No. 31.—Clause 106, page 24, line 41, after “ sold ” insert “ , hired, lent, leased, or otherwise disposed of,” . No. 32.—Clause 113, page 26, lines 4-8, omit all words from and including ‘‘ particular—” to and including “ and (b) ” , insert “ particular ” .

Amendments Nos. 1 to 6 agreed to. Amendment No. 7 debated and agreed to. Amendments Nos. 8 to 17 agreed to. Amendment No. 18 debated and agreed to. Amendments Nos. 19 to 25 agreed to. Amendment No. 26 debated— Senator Spicer moved—That the Amendment be amended by leaving out from sub-clause (1.) of

proposed new clause 96a the words “ such speeches or m atter” , and inserting in lieu thereof “ political speeches or any matter relating to a political subject ” . Debate ensued. Amendment of Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment No. 26 further debated and agreed to. Amendments Nos. 27 to 29 debated and agreed to. .

Amendments Nos. 30 to 32 agreed to. Resolutions to be reported.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported that the Committee had considered Message No. 129 of the House of Representatives in reference to the Australian Broadcasting Bill, and had agreed to the Amendments made by the House of Representatives in the Bill.

On the motion of fhe Postmaster-Genera l (Senator Ashley) the Report from the Committee was adopted.

20. Loan Bill (No. 2) 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr . P resident, Message No. 136.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to authorize the Raising and Expending of a certain Sum of Money ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942,

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Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Ceilings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. Clause 3 debated and agreed to. Clauses 4 and 5 agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

21. I nvalid and Old-age P ensions Appropriation Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 137.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a sum for Invalid and Old-age Pensions ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942. Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended ' as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 3 agreed to. Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

22. War P ensions Appropriation Bill 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 138.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a sum for War Pensions ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. W. Μ. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and. Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Keane moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. ·

Debate ensued. Question.—put and passed. Bill read a second time. "

The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 3 agreed to. Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

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The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time, after debate.

23. Social Security—J oint Committee—F ourth I nterim R eport.—Senator Cooper brought up the Fourth Interim Report from the Joint Committee on Social Security, dated 20th May, 1942.

24. Next Meeting of the Senate.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Ceilings) moved—That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till a day and hour to be fixed by the President, which time of meeting shall be notified to each Senator by telegram or letter. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed.

25. Leave of Absence to all Senators during Adjournment.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Codings), by leave, moved—That leave of absence be granted to every Member of the Senate from the determination of the sitting this day to the day on which the Senate next meets. Question—put and passed.

26. Review of the War Situation, 4th J une, 1942—Ministerial Statement.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Col lings), by leave, made a Statement on the subject of International Affairs, and the progress of the War.

27. P apers.—The follow ing Papers were presented, by command of His Excellency the Governor-General— International Labour Organization of the League of Nations—Twenty-sixth Session, held at New York, 27th October to 5th November, 1941—Reports of Australian Delegates. Ordered to be printed.

Postmaster-General’s Department—Thirty-first Annual Report, for year 1940-41. Ordered to be printed. The following Papers were presented, pursuant to S ta tu te - National Security A ct—

National Security (Emergency Control) Regulations—Order—Military powers during emergency. National Security (General) Regulations—Orders— By State Premiers—New South Wales, Queensland (2), South .Australia.

Prohibited places. Taking possession of land, &c. (67). Use of land (28). National Security (General) Regulations and National Security (Supplementary)

Regulations—Order by State Premier of South Australia. National Security (Supplementary) Regulations—Orders— Closing Time for Shops. ' ·

By State Premiers—New South Wales (2), Queensland (8), Victoria. Regulations—Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248. Peace Officers Act—Regulations—Statutory Rules 1942, No. 212. Seat of Government Acceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration) Act—Ordinance

No. 11 of 1942—Rural Workers Accommodation. .

28. Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 1941-42.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 141.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled A Bill for an Act to grant and apply an additional sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-two and to appropriate such sum ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

' W. M. N airn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of Senator Keafie the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. Clause 3 debated and agreed to. Clause 4 agreed to. The Schedule agreed to.

Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time, after debate.

222 No. 66.— 4ih June, 1942.

29. War Expenditure—J oint Committee.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read Mr. P resident, Message No. 142.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate the following Resolution which was agreed to by the House of Representatives this day :— That Mr. Rosevear be appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on War Expenditure.

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942.

30. Supplementary Appropriation Bill 1940-41.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, . Message No. 143

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an A d to appropriate a further sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June, One thousand- nine hundred and forty-one ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942. Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. '

Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. The Schedule agreed to. Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to.

Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Keane the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

31. Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Bill 1940-41.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House, of Representatives was received and read :— Mr . P resident, Message No. 144.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to appropria te a further sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and forty-one, for the purposes of Additions, Nets Works, Buildings, &c. ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 4th June, 1942. Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing and Sessional Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator Keane) the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator Keane the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

in the Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. The Schedule agreed to. Preamble agreed to. Title agreed to.

Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chaiiman of Committees (Senator Brown) reported accordingly On the motion of Senator Keane the Rcpoit from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

32. Adjournment.—The Minister for the Interior (Senator Collings) moved—That the Senate do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. The Senate adjourned at five minutes past six p.m. till a day and hour to be fixed by the Piesident,

which time of meeting shall be notified to each Senator by telegram or letter 33. Attendance.—Present, all the Members except Senators Clothier, Herbert Hays (on leave), and Wilson (on leave). R. A. BROINOWSK1,

Clerk of the Senate.

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