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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

No. 80.

JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.

THURSDAY, 1st OCTOBER, 1942.· ’

1. Meeting of Senate.—The Senate met at half-past two p.m., pursuant to adjournment. · 2. PRAYERS. '

3. P apers.—The following Papers were presented, by command of His Excellency the Governor-General— Norfolk Island—Report for year ended 30th June, 1941. Papua—Annual Report for year 1940-41. The following Paper was presented, pursuant to Statute— ‘

Australian Imperial Force Canteens Funds Act—Twenty-second Annual Report, for year 1941-42. ··â–  -■

4. Questions.—Questions on notice were answered. , ;

5. Superannuation 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. 165.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Superannuation Act 1922-1937 ’ and for other purposes”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. ' .

W. M. Nairn, 1 -' .

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 1st October, 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. 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. . „ - ,v

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 20 agreed to. Clause 21 debated and agreed to. Clauses 22 to 27 agreed to. Clause 28 debated and agreed to. Clauses 29 to 34 agreed to. Clause 35 debated and agreed to. Clauses 36 to 42 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. Senator Keane moved—That the Bill be now read a third time. . . . ·â– . .

Debate ensued. ■ ...'·â– 

Question—put and passed. Bill read a third time.

6. P apers.—The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute— National Security Act— '

National Security (Emergency Control) Regulations—Orders—Military powers during emergency (11). National Security (General) Regulations—Orders— '

Air Restrictions. ...............

Basis of compensation. Control of— Hydrographical Publications. Maps.

Overseas Postal Communications. Defence Quartering. Prohibited Places. Taking possession of land, &c. (151). -Use of land (12). ’ ■ ' . >

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National Security (Maritime IndustryjlBeguiations—Orders ;26.to:33. National Security (Medical Co-ordination and Equipment) Regulations—Orders— Control of Medical Equipment" (2). " Emergency Medical Service. _ National Security (Prisoners of War) Regulations—Rules—

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Trial of .Prisoners of. War.

7. Sales Tax Assessment Bill (No. 1) 1942.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 166.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Sales Tax.Assessment Act (Aro. :1) .1930-1940 ’ ” , in .which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. ....... W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker. '

Canberra, 1st October, 1942.

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. Ori.f.i e -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.

Clause 1 agreed to. Clause 2 debated and agreed to. Clause 3 agreed to. Title agreed to.

Bill to be reported without amendment.

Ti e. 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.

8. I ncome Tax Assessment 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. 167.

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 atnend the ‘ Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1941 ’, as amended, by the ‘ Income Tax Assessment Act 1942 ’, and for other purposes ” .

W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 1st October, 1942.

9. Black Marketing 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. 168.

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 provide for the Prevention of Black Marketing". ""

- ■.·â– ,::· . W. M. Nairn,

House of Representatives. JSpeaker.

Canberra, 1st October, .1942.

10. Next Meeting of the Senate.—The Minister-for the Interior (Senator Ceilings) moved—That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till to-morrow at half-past ten a.m. Question—put and passed.

11. Adjournment.—The Minister for the. Interior (Senator Codings) moved—That the Senate do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. The Senate adjourned at twenty-two minutes past ten p.m. till to-morrow at half-past ten a.m.

12. Attendance.—Present, all the Members except Senator Wilson.

R. A. BROINOWSKI, Clerk of the Senate.

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