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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.

No. 165.

TUESDAY, 18th OCTOBER, 1966.

1. M eeting of Senate.—The Senate met at three p.m., pursuant to adjournment.—The President (Senator the Honorable Sir Alister McMullin) took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. Q uestions.—Questions on notice were answered.

4. Papers.—The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute—

Commonwealth Electoral Act and Referendum (Constitution Alteration) Act—Regulations— Statutory Rules 1966, No. 140. Commonwealth Grants Commission Act—Thirty-third Report of the Commonwealth Grants Commission (1966). Explosives Act—Explosives Regulations—Orders directing the berthing of vessels (5). Lands Acquisition Act—Land acquired for Post Office purposes—

Cadgee, South Australia. Sheffield, Tasmania. Post and Telegraph Act—Regulations—Statutory Rules 1966, No. 139. Public Service Act—Appointment—Department of Works—B.F.V. Wilson. Repatriation Act—Report of the No. 5 War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunal, for period

1st February, 1966 to 31st August, 1966. Seat of Government (Administration) Act—Statement of Receipts and Expenditure of the Australian Capital Territory, for year 1965-66. Wool Industry Act—Annual Report of the Australian Wool Board, together with financial accounts

and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66.

5. C ollege of A dvanced E ducation, C anberra—R eport of Committee of E nquiry—M inisterial Statement.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) laid upon the Table the following Paper, by Command of His Excellency the Governor-General— Advanced Education—Report of the Committee of Enquiry into the Need for a College of Advanced

Education in the Australian Capital Territory, dated 2nd June, 1966. Senator Gorton, by leave, made a statement in connexion with the Report. Senator Tangney moved, by leave—That the Senate take note of the Report. Ordered—That the debate be adjourned till the next day of sitting and that Senator Tangney have leave to

continue her speech on the resumption of the debate.

6. A ir N avigation (Charges) Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . President, Message N o. 323.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act relating to Charges in respect o f Commonwealth Air Navigation Facilities and Services ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. McLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966. Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Customs and Excise (Senator Anderson), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Anderson the Bill was read a first time. Senator Anderson moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Cant the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

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7. Loan Bill (N o. 2) 1966.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 324.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to Authorize the Raising and Expendingof a sum not exceeding Three hundred million dollars for Defence Purposes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator McClelland the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

8. Income T ax Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . President, Message No. 325.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to impose a Tax upon Incomes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time.

On the motion of Senator Poke the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

9. I ncome T ax (Partnerships and T rusts) Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . President, Message No. 326.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to impose a Tax upon certain Income derived from Partnerships and Trusts ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Poke the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

10. I ncome T ax A ssessment Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 327.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1965 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cL eay, House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time.

On the motion of Senator Mulvihill the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

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11. E state D uty A ssessment Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 328.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend section 8 o f the ‘ Estate Duty Assessment Act 1914— 1965 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. McLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Mulvihill the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

12. Pay-roll T ax A ssessment Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 329.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘'Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 1941-1965’ in relation to the Exemption o f certain Schools from Tax, and in relation to Rebates of Tax by reference to Exports ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966. Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. , Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Ridley the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

13. Broadcasting and T elevision Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 330.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Broadcasting and Television Act 1942-1965 ’ in relation to Pensioners' Licence Fees and in relation to Decimal Currency ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J . M cL eay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966. Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Customs and Excise (Senator Anderson), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Anderson the Bill was read a first time. Senator Anderson moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Ormonde the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

14. C ommonwealth Banks Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 331.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Commonwealth Banks Act 1959-1965 ’ in relation to the Membership o f the Commonwealth Banking Corporation Board ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cL eay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 14th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing 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 Henty the Bill was read a first time. Senator Henty moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Willesee the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

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15. P articulars of P roposed E xpenditure 1966-67—P apers.—The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the further consideration of proposed expenditure for the year 1966-67.

In the Committee.

The Committee took note of the proposed expenditure in relation to the following Divisions— 400-433 Prime Minister’s Department, $60,752,000; and 944-946 „ „ „ , $7,002,000 (after debate).

Ordered—That consideration of intervening Divisions be postponed until after the consideration of proposed expenditure for the Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of External Affairs. The Committee took note of the proposed expenditure in relation to the following Divisions— 115-129 Attorney-General’s Department, $10,526,000 (after debate).

165-238 Department of External Affairs, $38,060,000; 910-912 „ „ „ „ , $966,000; and

795 Economic and Defence Support Assistance to members of SEATO and Protocol States, $2,000,000 (after debate). Ordered—That consideration of intervening Divisions be postponed until after the consideration of proposed expenditure for the Department of Defence and the Department of Territories. The Committee took note of the proposed expenditure in relation to the following Divisions—

640-662 Department of Defence, $17,765,000 (after debate). 480-484 Department of Territories, $2,166,000; 955 „ „ „ , $15,000;

863 Christmas Island, $241,000; 989 „ „ , $78,000;

864-865 Cocos (Keeling) Islands, $123,100; 990 „ „ „ , $20,000;

866 Norfolk Island, $76,000; 868-890 Northern Territory, $28,674,900; 992-996 „ „ , $29,853,000;

896-898 Papua and New Guinea, $70,933,300; and 999 „ „ „ „ , $290,000 (after debate).

And it being 11.30 p.m.—The Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman), under Sessional Order, put the Question—That he do leave the Chair and report to the Senate. Question—resolved in the affirmative.

The President resumed the Chair; and Senator Drake-Brockman reported accordingly.

16. Adjournment.—The President, under Sessional Order, put the Question—That the Senate do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Question—resolved in the affirmative. The Senate adjourned at seventeen minutes to twelve o’clock midnight till to-morrow at a quarter-past

two p.m.

17. A ttendance.—Present, all the Members except Senators Sir Walter Cooper, Kennelly, Laught, McManus, Morris (on leave) and Sandford (on leave).

J. R. ODGERS, Clerk of the Senate.

By Authority: A. J. A r t m u i, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra