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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.
No. 170.
THURSDAY, 27th OCTOBER, 1966.
1. M eeting of Senate.—The Senate met at ten a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The President (Senator the Honorable Sir Alister McMullin) took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. D isorder—Suspension of Senator.—Senator Keeffe, proceeding to ask a question without notice and having used objectionable words and having refused to withdraw them when called upon, was named by the President— And Senator Keeffe having again been called upon and again refusing to withdraw the words— The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) moved—That Senator Keeffe be suspended from the sitting of the
Senate. Question—put. The Senate divided— Ayes, 29. Noes, 18.
Senator— Senator— Senator— Senator—
Anderson. McMullin, Sir Benn. MulvihilL
Branson. Alister. Bishop. Murphy.
Bull. Marriott. C ant Nicholls.
Cooper, Sir Walter. Mattner. Cohen. Ormonde.
Cormack. Prowse. DevitL Poke.
Cotton. Rankin, Dame Dittmer. Toohey.
Davidson. Annabelle. Drury. Willesee.
Drake-Brockman. Sim. Fitzgerald.
Gair. Turnbull. Keeffe. Teller:
Gorton. Webster. McClelland. Senator O’Byroe.
Hannaford. Wedgwood.
Heatley. Withers.
Henty. Wood.
Lawrie. Lillico. McKellar. Tetter:
McManus. Senator Scott.
And so it was resolved in the affirmative. Senator Keeffe thereupon withdrew from the Chamber.
4. Leave to make Statement refused.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) asked leave to make a statement relating to demonstrations. Objection being raised, leave not granted.
5. Q uestions.—Questions on notice were answered.
6. Papers.—The following Paper was presented, by Command of His Excellency the Governor-General— Qantas Empire Airways Limited—Thirty-second Annual Report and financial accounts, for year ended 31st March, 1966. The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute—
Coal Industry Act—Nineteenth Annual Report of the Joint Coal Board, together with financial accounts and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66. Commonwealth Police Act—Sixth Annual Report on the Commonwealth Police Force by the Attorney-General, for year 1965-66. Northern Territory (Administration) Act—Ordinance—1965—No. 44—Museums and Art Galleries,
together with statement of reasons for withholding assent to part of the Ordinance. Senator Cotton presented the following Paper, by leave— South East Asia Report of Commonwealth Parliamentary Delegation to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, 25th June to 16th July, 1966.
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7. J oint C ommittee of P ublic A ccounts—R eports.—Senator Wedgwood brought up the following Reports from the Joint Committee of Public Accounts— Eighty-eighth Report—Treasury Minute on the Seventy-fourth Report together with summaries of that Report.
Eighty-ninth Report—The Sixth Committee. Ordered to be printed. Senator Wedgwood, by leave, made a statement in connexion with the Reports.
8. P recedence to G overnment Business.—Ordered—That Government Business take precedence of General Business after eight p.m. this sitting.
9. States G rants (Advanced E ducation) 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. 356.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act relating to the grant o f Financial Assistance to the States in connexion with Advanced Education ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton), 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 Gorton the Bill was read a first time. Senator Gorton moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Cohen the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
10. U niversities (Financial A ssistance) Bell 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. 357.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to make provision for the grant o f Financial Assistance to the States in connexion with Universities ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cL eay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton), 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 Gorton the Bill was read a first time. Senator Gorton moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Cohen the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
11. U niversities (F inancial A ssistance) Bill (N o. 2) 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. 358.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act relating to Financial Assistance to the States in connexion with Universities ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton), 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 Gorton the Bill was read a first time. Senator Gorton moved—That this Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Cohen the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
12. States G rants (Research) 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. 359.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘States Grants (Research) Act 1965 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay, House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
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Suspension o f Standing Orders.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton), 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 Gorton the Bill was read a first time. Senator Gorton 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 a later hour of the day.
13. N itrogenous F ertilizers Subsidy 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. 361.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to provide for the Payment o f Subsidy on the Production, or in respect o f the Importation, o f certain Nitrogenous Fertilizers ” , in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th 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 a later hour of the day.
14. A gricultural T ractors Bounty Bill 1966.—Message from the House ofRepresentatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read— M r . P resident, Message No. 362.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to provide for the payment o f a Bounty on the Production o f Agricultural Tractors ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cL eay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th 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 Fitzgerald the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
15. U rea Bounty 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. 363.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to provide for the payment o f a Bounty on the Production o f Urea ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th 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 Fitzgerald the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
16. Sulphate of A mmonia Bounty Bill (N o. 2) 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. 364.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the 1 Sulphate o f Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1964 ’, as amended by the ‘ Sulphate o f Ammonia Bounty Act 1966 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 27th October, 1966, a.m.
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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 Fitzgerald the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
17. Cellulose A cetate F lake Bounty 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. 365.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1965 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay, House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 27th October, 1966, a.m.
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 Fitzgerald the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
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. 360.
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 revise the Statute Law o f the Commonwealth in consequence of the adoption o f Decimal Currency ” . J. M cLeay,
House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
19. P oultry Industry A ssistance 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. 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, by leave, taken together and agreed to. Clause 3 debated and agreed to. Clauses 4 and 5, by leave, taken together and agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedgwood) 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.
20. P oultry I ndustry Levy C ollection Bill 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—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.
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together, and agreed to. Clause 5 debated. Question—That the clause stand as printed—put.
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The Committee divided— Ayes, 40. Noes, 4.
Senator— Anderson. Benn. Bishop.
Bull. Cant. Cooper, Sir Walter. Cormack.
Cotton. Davidson. Devitt. Dittmer. Drake-Brockman. Drury.
Gorton. Hannaford. Heatley. Henty.
Lawrie. LUlico. McClelland. McKeUar. McKenna.
Senator— McMullin, Sir
Teller:
Senator Scott.
Annabelle. Sim. Tangney. Toohey. Wedgwood.
Wheeldon. Willesee. Withers. Wood.
Alister. Marriott. Mulvihill. Murphy. O’Byrne. Ormonde. Poke.
Prowse. Rankin, Dame
Senator— Gair. Turnbull. Wright.
Senator McManus.
Teller:
And so it was resolved in the affirmative. Clause 5 agreed to accordingly. Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) 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.
21. Poultry Industry L evy Bill 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question— 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.
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.
The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) 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.
22. Postponement.—Ordered—That Order of the Day No. 4, Government Business, be postponed until a later hour of the day.
23. Superannuation 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. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
24. D efence F orces R etirement Benefits Bill 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That this Bill be now read a second time. 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.
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
25. P arliamentary R etiring Allowances Bill 1966.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—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. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
26. States G rants (Special A ssistance) 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wood) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
27. Canned F ruits E xport Charges Bell 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 requests.
The Deputy-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.
28. D reed Vine F ruits Stabilization 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. 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 Deputy-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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29. E xtradition (C ommonwealth C ountries) 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedgwood) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
30. E xtradition (F oreign States) 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. Ordered—That the debate be adjourned till a later hour of the day, and that Senator Wheeldon have leave
to continue his speech on the resumption of the debate.
31. Vacancy in the R epresentation of Victoria—Choice of Senator Arthur G eorge Poyser.— The President informed the Senate that he had received, through His Excellency the Governor-General, a telegram certifying the choice of Arthur George Poyser as a Senator to fill the vacancy in the representation of Victoria caused by the death of Senator Charles Walter Sandford. The telegram was laid on the Table and read by the Clerk as follows—
Governor-General, Canberra, A.C.T. I hereby certify that Arthur George Poyser, Esquire, was duly chosen at a joint meeting of the two Houses of Victorian Parliament held on 26th October 1966, to hold the place in the
Senate rendered vacant by the death of Senator Charles Walter Sandford. Letter follows. Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria.
New Senator Sworn.—Arthur George Poyser, Senator for the State of Victoria, was then introduced and, pursuant to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, made and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance at the Table.
32. E xtradition (F oreign States) 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedgwood) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
33. Stevedoring I ndustry 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedgwood) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.
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34. M anila Summit Conference—M inisterial Statement—P apers.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Henty) laid upon the Table the following Papers, by Command of His Excellency the Governor- General— Manila Summit Conference, October, 1966—
Declaration entitled “ Goals of Freedom ”. Declaration of Peace and Progress in Asia and the Pacific. Joint Communique, October, 1966. Senator Henty, by leave, made a statement relating to the Conference. Senator Willesee moved, by leave—That the Senate take note of the statement. Ordered—That the debate be adjourned till a later hour of the day and that Senator Willesee have leave to continue his speech on the resumption of the debate.
35. G overnor-G eneral’s M essages—A ssent to Bills.—The following Messages from His Excellency the Governor-General were presented by the President— Casey, Governor-General. Message No. 79.
A Proposed Law intituled “Public Service Act 1966 ” 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 Law.
Government House, Canberra, 26th October, 1966.
Casey, Governor-General. Message No. 80.
Proposed Laws intituled— “ Air Navigation (Charges) Act 1966 ” “ Loan Act (No. 2) 1966 ” “ Income Tax Assessment Act 1966 ” “ Income Tax Act 1966 ” “ Income Tax (Partnerships and Trusts') Act 1966 ” “ Estate Duty Assessment Act 1966 ” “ Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 1966 ” 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, 26th October, 1966.
36. N itrogenous F ertilizers Subsidy 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedg 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.
37. A gricultural T ractors Bounty 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. 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 Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedg 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.
38. U rea Bounty 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. 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.
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.
The Deputy-President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Wedgwood) 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.
39. Sulphate of A mmonia Bounty 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 resinned. 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 Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) 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.
40. Cellulose A cetate F lake Bounty 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. 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 Chairman of Committees (Senator Drake-Brockman) 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.
41. P apua and N ew G uinea 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. 366.
The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘Papua and New Guinea Act 1949-1964 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. J. M cLeay, House of Representatives, Speaker.
Canberra, 27th 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 Murphy the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.
42. States G rants (Advanced E ducation) 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. 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 debated.
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 C lair and report to the Senate. Which question was negatived.
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Ordered—That Senator Drake-Brockman report progress and ask leave to sit again.
The Acting Deputy-President (Senator Wedgwood) resumed the Chair; and Senator Drake-Brockman reported that the Committee had considered the Bill and had made progress, and asked leave to sit again. Ordered—That the Committee have leave to sit again on the next day of sitting.
43. N ext M eeting of the Senate.—The Minister for Works (Senator Gorton) moved—That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till to-morrow at ten a.m. Question—put and passed.
44. P rinting Committee—Sixteenth R eport.—Senator Marriott brought up the following Report from the Printing Committee— Sixteenth R eport.
The Printing Committee has the honour to report that it has met in Conference with the Printing Committee of the House of Representatives. The Joint Committee, having considered the Petitions and Papers presented to Parliament since the last meeting of the Committee, recommends that the following be printed:—
Atomic Energy Act—Fourteenth Annual Report of the Australian Atomic Energy Com mission, together with financial accounts and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66. Broadcasting and Television Act—Eighteenth Annual Report of the Australian Broadcasting
Control Board, together with the financial statement and the Auditor-General’s Report thereon, for year 1965-66. Commonwealth Grants Commission Act—Thirty-third Report of the Commonwealth Grants Commission (1966). Decimal Currency Board Act—Third Annual Report of the Decimal Currency Board,
together with the Report of the Treasurer on the operation of Part V of the Act, for year 1965-66. Manila Summit Conference, October, 1966— Declaration entitled “ Goals of Freedom ”.
Declaration of Peace and Progress in Asia and the Pacific. Joint Communique. Tariff Board Act—Annual Report of the Tariff Board, 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.
27th October, 1966.
J ohn E. M arriott.
Senator Marriott moved, by leave—That the Report be adopted. Question—put and passed.
45. A djournment.—The Senate adjourned at twenty-seven minutes to twelve o’clock midnight till to-morrow at ten a.m.
46. A ttendance.—Present, all the Members except Senators Breen, Laught, and Morris (on leave).
J. R. ODGERS, Clerk o f the Senate.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.