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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. 621

JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.

No. 168.

TUESDAY, 25th 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. D eath of Senator C. W. Sandford.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) referred to the death on 22nd October of Senator C. W. Sandford and moved, by leave—That the Senate expresses its deep regret at the death of Senator Charles Walter Sandford, Senator for the State of Victoria, places on record its appreciation of his long and meritorious public service, and tenders its sincere sympathy to the members of his family in their bereavement. And the motion having been seconded by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Willesee) and supported

by the Minister for Repatriation (Senator McKellar) and Senators McManus, Kennelly and Wedgwood— And all Senators present having risen, in silence— Question—passed.

4. Suspension of Sitting as M ark of R espect.—As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Sandford, the sitting of the Senate was suspended until eight p.m.

The Senate having resumed—

5. Vacancy in the Representation of Victoria.—The President informed the Senate that, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, he had this day forwarded a letter to the Governor of Victoria notifying the vacancy in the representation of that State caused by the death of Senator C. W. Sandford.

6. Questions.—Questions on notice were answered.

7. Papers.—The President presented the following Paper, pursuant to Statute— Audit Act—Supplementary Report of the Auditor-General upon other accounts, for year 1965-66. The following Papers were presented, by Command of His Excellency the Governor-General— Post Office—Fifty-sixth Annual Report of the Postmaster-General’s Department, together with the

Auditor-General’s Report on Commercial Accounts of the Post Office, for year 1965-66. Tariff Board Reports— Agricultural tractors (Interim Report). Industrial chemicals and synthetic resins. The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute—

Australian War Memorial Act—Third Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Australian War Memorial, together with financial statements and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66. Commonwealth Banks Act—Appointments—K. R. Bainbridge, W. J. Stafford. Explosives Act—Explosives Regulations—Order directing the berthing of a vessel. Lands Acquisition Act—Land acquired for Post Office purposes—Walgett, New South Wales. Meat Industry Act—Thirty-first Annual Report of the Australian Meat Board, together with

financial statements and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66. National Fitness Act—Report for 1965. Northern Territory (Administration) Act—Ordinance—1966—No. 43—Housing. Public Service Act—Appointments—Department—

Prime Minister’s—J. E. Dollahan. Repatriation—D. M. McNab. Public Service Arbitration Act—Determination by the Arbitrator—1966—No. 237—Australian Workers’ Union and others. Repatriation (Far East Strategic Reserve) Act—Regulations—Statutory Rules 1966, No. 142. Repatriation (Special Overseas Service) Act—Regulations—Statutory Rules 1966, No. 141. Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act—First Annual Report of the Royal Australian

Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust, together with the Auditor-General’s Report on books and Accounts, for year 1965-66.

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Seat of Government (Administration) Act—Ordinance—1966—No. 16—Australian-American Educational Foundation. Tobacco Industry Act—Eleventh Annual Report by the Minister on the operation of the Act, for year 1965-66.

8. Commonwealth Superannuation F und— M inisterial Statement.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty), by leave, made a statement relating to the distribution of the remaining surplus in the Common­ wealth Superannuation Fund.

9. G overnor-G eneral’s M essage—Assent to Bills.—The following Message from His Excellency the Governor-General was presented by the President— C asey, Governor-General. Message No. 78.

Proposed Laws intituled— “ Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1966-67 ” “ Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1966-67 ” as finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth, having been presented to the Governor-General for the Royal Assent, His Excellency has, in the name of Her Majesty, assented to the said Laws.

Government House, Canberra, 21st October, 1966.

10. Canned F ruits E xport C harges 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. 349.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the 1 Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926-1965 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay, House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 20th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Repatriation (Senator McKellar), 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 McKellar the Bill was read a first time. Senator McKellar moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator O’Byrne the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

11. D ried Vine F ruits Stabilization 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. 353.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Dried Vine Fruits Stabilization Act 1964 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay, House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 25th October, 1966.

Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Repatriation (Senator McKellar), 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 McKellar the Bill was read a first time. Senator McKellar moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Toohey the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

12. E xtradition (Commonwealth C ountries) Bill 1966.—Message from the House o f Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— Mr . P resident, Message N o. 351.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act relating to the Extradition o f Criminals to and from Commonwealth Countries ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cL eay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 25th 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 Wheeldon 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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13. E xtradition (F oreign States) 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. 352.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act relating to the Extradition o f Criminals to and from Foreign States ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 25th 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 Wheeldon the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the Debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

14. H ig h Commissioner (U nited K ingdom) 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. 350.

The House of Representatives returns to the Senate the Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act 1909-1957 ’, and for other purposes ”, and acquaints the Senate that the House of Representatives has agreed to the Bill without amendment. J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 21st October, 1966.

15. M aintenance Orders (Commonwealth Officers) Bill 1966.—The Minister for Customs and Excise (Senator Anderson), according to Order, moved—That this 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.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to, after debate. Bill to be reported without amendment.

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

16. M atrimonial Causes Bill 1966.—The Minister for Customs and Excise (Senator Anderson), according to Order, moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. 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.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to, after debate. Bill to be reported without amendment.

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

17. Stevedoring I ndustry 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. 354.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Stevedoring Industry Act 1956-1965 ’ in relation to Long Service Leave for Waterside Workers, and in relation to Decimal Currency ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 25th 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 and the second reading made an Order

of the Day for the next day of sitting.

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18. Statute L aw R evision (D ecimal C urrency) 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. 355.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to revise the Statute Law o f the Commonwealth in consequence o f the adoption o f Decimal Currency ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 25th 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 Willesee the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for the next day of sitting.

19. J udiciary Bill 1966.—The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of Message No. 341 of the House of Representatives.

In the Committee.

Message read and considered.

Schedule of the A mendment M ade by the Senate D isagreed to by the H ouse of R epresentatives, but Bill A mended in P lace T hereof.

Page 5, clause 5, lines 11 to 17, leave out sub-section (6.) o f proposed section 55d .

Amendment disagreed to, but, in place thereof, clause 5 of the Bill amended as follows:— Page 5, lines 11 to 19, omit sub-sections (6.) and (7.) of proposed section 55d , insert the following sub-sections:— “ ‘ (6.) Where­

in) a law of a Territory contains provisions of the kind referred to in the last preceding sub­ section; and (b) under those provisions, any person referred to in sub-section (1.) of this section who duly applies to the Supreme Court of that Territory to be admitted to practise as a

barrister and solicitor in that Territory and satisfies that Court that he is of good fame and character is entitled, notwithstanding that he may reside or practise in a State or in another Territory— (i) to be admitted to practise as a barrister and solicitor in the first-mentioned

Territory; and (ii) upon being so admitted, to practise in that Territory, subject only to the same conditions and requirements as apply to other persons admitted to practise in that Territory, sub-sections (1.) to (4.), inclusive, of this section do not apply in relation to practice in that Territory.

“ 1 (7.) Nothing in this section applies in relation to practice in a federal court or to practice in the Territory of Papua, the Territory of New Guinea or the Territory of Nauru.” .

The Minister for Customs and Excise (Senator Anderson) moved—That the Committee does not insist on the Amendment disagreed to by the House of Representatives, and agrees to the Amendment made by the House of Representatives in place thereof. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. Resolution to be reported.

The Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wood) reported that the Committee had considered Message No. 341 of the House of Representatives in reference to the Judiciary Bill, had resolved not to insist on the Amendment disagreed to by the House, and had agreed to the Amendment made by the House in place thereof. On the motion of Senator Anderson the Report from the Committee was adopted.

20. States G rants (D rought A ssistance) Bill (N o. 2) 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That this 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.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wood) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Repatriation (Senator McKellar) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time,

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21. Sales T ax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill (N o. 2) 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That this 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.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

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

22. Senate E lections Bill 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That this Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Senator McManus addressing the Chair—

And it being 11.30 p.m.—

23. Adjournment.—The President, under Sessional Order, put the Question—That the Senate do now adjourn. Debate ensued.

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

WEDNESDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 1966, a .m . Debate continued. Question—That the Senate do now adjourn—resolved in the affirmative. The Senate adjourned at eleven minutes past twelve o’clock midnight till this day at a quarter-past two p.m.

24. A ttendance.—Present, all the Members except Senators Laught, Lawrie, Morris (on leave) and Withers.

J. R. ODGERS, Clerk o f the Senate.

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