democratic - senate - 1970

Contexts in which the word democratic was used in the Senate during the 1970s

The Australian Democratic Labor Party realises that we have no alternative but to vote for the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party associates itself with the remarks that have already been made and expresses regret at the passing of the late Jim Fraser. [More…]
I have received letters from the Leader of the Government in the Senate, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Acting Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party appointing members to the Senate Select Committee on Securities and Exchange. [More…]
The Acting Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has appointed Senator Little. [More…]
I think it is very proper that the Senate should be engaged in examining this proposal which has been brought to its attention by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Has the Government made a deal with the Democratic Labor Party to equip Australia with nuclear weapons? [More…]
Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As 1 said at the commencement of my speech, the Democratic Labor Party could not support the proposed amendment because it is feeble and puerile. [More…]
On Wednesday the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved that this Bill should be postponed so that the Government would be in a position to learn the decisions of the assembly of the Australian Medical Association. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will not be supporting the amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
Can you explain also why, at the last 2 state functions, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party was ranked above the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate? [More…]
So my first criticism is of the failure by the Democratic Labor Party to define exactly what its objective is in relation to the committees to be established. [More…]
I thought it was only to be expected that in a Senate composed of the Labor Party, the Liberal and Country Parties and the Australian Democratic Labor Party the members of those parties would have their own right to express their own views and employ their own talents to do so, I cannot see that anybody should make any claim against them for doing so. [More…]
I believe that if the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Anderson), the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) got together at regular intervals they could make arrangements to streamline the operations of this chamber. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party thinks that any piece of legislation which is considered next week should be amended, my colleagues and I will certainly provide our votes to support such an amendment. [More…]
that the select committee consist of eight senators, four to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and one to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, such appointments to be made as soon as practicable; [More…]
Otherwise under the proposal that is being put up by the Democratic Labor Party the Ministers could in fact be among the 4 Government senators to be included. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, which would have 1 senator on the committee, supports the proposal for membership of the Committee to include 3 senators. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion and rejects the amendment. [More…]
When I hear such comments made by way of interjection I feel that I must again direct attention to what happened when the enemies of South Vietnam tried in all ways, including bombing orphanages and other places, to frustrate the conduct of a proper democratic election. [More…]
I was accused by Senator Murphy of being a person who sought to undermine a democratic right of dissent. [More…]
Why was it that when the proposition came up here a few minutes ago the Democratic Labor Party voted against it? [More…]
I would suggest as a matter of common sense that the Australian Labor Party should be given an opportunity to consider the proposal which has been put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Government cannot support the proposed amendment for the reasons that I gave in my opening remarks in the debate on the amendment proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think the necessity for a division would be avoided if it were simply recorded that the members of the Australian Labor Party voted for the motion and the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Country Party and the Liberal Party of Australia voted against it. [More…]
I have a request to make during the adjournment debate, because it seems that this is the only opportunity that senators on the Opposition side of this democratic Parliament have to voice their opinions. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I would like to say that, being conscious of the constitutional neces sities and processes, we believe that the adjournment of the Senate until next Monday is imperative. [More…]
However, the people can be sure of this: So long as the Democratic Labor Party is represented here - and we are here to stay - any defects in the policies of the government, irrespective of what political party it represents, will be attacked by the Democratic Labor Party which is the watchdog of the people’s interest and the national interest. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has a point of view on this. [More…]
The next matter to be dealt with under the same item is the proposal I put forward for the establishment of 3 committees, the two proposed by the Government and the one proposed by the Democratic Labour Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party lias no objection to the proposed amendment. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party has been made quite clear and it will vote against the additional committee and vote forthe 2 committees. [More…]
I inform the Senate thatI have received notice from the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson), the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) appointing senators to the following committees: The Senate Standing Committee on Social Environment: Senators Laucke. [More…]
The understanding was that the Opposition and, I would think, the Democratic Labor Party would be informed beforehand about such statements. [More…]
Senator Byrne as the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I wish merely to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
This Bill is another indication of our identification, interest and support, and for that reason the Democratic Labor Party commends the Bill. [More…]
I rise merely to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill, which seeks the approval of the Parliament for the ratification by Australia of the International Tin Agreement. [More…]
by leave - I rise merely to indicate the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Is the Leader of the Government in the Senate aware of a bold advertisement in today’s Press inserted by a group calling itself Businessmen for Democratic Government and favourably disposed towards the Government postulating to Liberal Party branch secretaries that the man to be Prime Minister is Billy Snedden? [More…]
Where will this new move end and what can be done to identify these people and give some protection from unwarranted interference with democratically elected leaders? [More…]
Mr President, on behalf of my colleagues of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and on my own behalf I tender to you sincere congratulations on your elevation to the most exalted position of President of this Senate. [More…]
Does the fact that the proposal provides that the Standing Orders Committee shall consist of the President, the Chairman of Committees and 8 senators mean that an Australian Democratic Labor Party or [More…]
Why does it not state that there shall be, for example, 4 Government senators, 3 Opposition senators and 1 Democratic Labor Party or Independent senator on it? [More…]
I would like it to be an unwritten law that one of those 8 honourable senators will be a Democratic Labor Party senator or an Independent senator but there is no guarantee that that will be the case. [More…]
Having in mind the present composition of the Senate - 26 Government, 26 Opposition, 5 Australian Democratic Labor Party and 3 independent senators - the Committee considers there should be an opportunity for further representation on the Committee. [More…]
I merely point out that the Democratic Labor Party has moved amendments in these terms on many other occasions. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party opposes the proposal submitted by the Opposition in relation to this clause. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not agree with the Opposition’s attitude to these clauses. [More…]
I wish to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party does not consider that the amendment, if carried, would have a significant effect on the Bill. [More…]
I wish to indicate the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the measure before the House, and, like some other honourable senators, voice some doubts and make some suggestions to the Government as a means of asssiting this very sorely pressed industry. [More…]
It incorporates the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which has been propounded at general elections. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not support this amendment. [More…]
Without going into that at any great depth I say merely that for these general reasons the Democratic Labor Party cannot support the amendment. [More…]
I indicate that the members of the Democratic Labor Party will vote for the Bill as it stands. [More…]
I accept, as the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party accepts, that this is an amendment which is necessitated by the change in the membership and the amalgamation of unions in the Northern Territory. [More…]
I rise merely to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill which is the consequence of a change in the union position. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Senate that I have received a letter from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party notifying the appointment of Senator McManus to the Standing Committee on Education, Science and the Arts in the place of Senator Byrne. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not oppose the Bill and gives its support to the proposal. [More…]
I rise to indicate that the Democratic Labor Party concurs with the proposal. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party associates itself with the tribute to the late senator and offers its most sincere condolences to his relatives. [More…]
In the 2 instances I have mentioned, I seek an assurance from the Opposition and from the Democratic Labor Party that, when leave for such incorporation is sought, some honourable senator will not object; we seek an assurance that the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party will support the Leader of the Government when he proposes to have these matters incorporated in Hansard. [More…]
Frankly, I find myself in agreement with practically everyone who has spoken in it, including representatives of the Government and of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has been giving consideration for a long time to this aspect of the whole question, realising just how parlous has been the developing conditions of the rural industries. [More…]
As there is no objection by the Opposition or the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the measure, I do not think I should comment any further on them. [More…]
I merely say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party decided last week to support Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson’s proposal. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion. [More…]
I suppose there will be a few other weakies in the trade union movement who will be prevailed upon to adopt the narrow, sectional, parochial and extremist position of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I merely wish to speak to the amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and say that of course the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support it. [More…]
I merely want to indicate that the proposals advanced by the Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate are quite acceptable to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The members of the Democratic Labor Party certainly desire to be associated with this sad motion of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen, the parents of the late Prince and other members of the Royal Family on the untimely and tragic death of Prince William. [More…]
The core of this matter is that they wish to deny to members of the Democratic Labor Party and to the independent senators the right to have their speeches broadcast. [More…]
The membership of that committee will be 3 Government senators, 1 Democratic Labor Party senator and 2 Australian Labor Party senators, with the chairman of the Committee being a Government senator. [More…]
Why has the Australian Government failed to adopt Convention 87 which should ensure the democratic rights of Australian citizens. [More…]
I want to refer to the first paragraph of the amendment moved by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party spokesman admitted that this Bill will provide for ‘a more accurate reflection of the relevant opinion of electors’. [More…]
I understand that the Australian Democratic Labor Party amendment has been truncated by having portions 2 to 6 ruled out of order. [More…]
The amendment which now emerges, which is substantially the amendment which was initially proposed in this chamber by the Democratic Labor Party, has now the acceptance of the States. [More…]
That is a tremendous step forward and we should be gratified at the co-operation of the States, as we should be gratified at the initiative shown by this chamber of this Parliament and - if I may be pardoned for a slight element of vanity - at the initiative shown by the Democratic Labor Party in initially propounding the principle which is now incorporated in mutually acceptable terms in the schedule to the agreement which is before the Senate. [More…]
Have any approaches been made to the Government by the Government of the German Democratic Republic seeking recognition; if not, will the Minister arrange for a dialogue to be opened with a view to recognising the Government of that country. [More…]
The Australian Government has had no discussions with the German Democratic Republic on the question of recognition. [More…]
At the present time negotiations are being conducted by the Federal Republic of Germany with the German Democratic Republic with the aim of concluding a General Relations Treaty’ to normalise the relationship between the two states. [More…]
Until these negotiations have been successfully concluded the Australian Government does not consider that the time is appropriate to consider the question of recognition of the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
I have conferred with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) on this matter. [More…]
There exist some very special circumstances which require me in my capacity as Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Murphy as Leader of the Opposition and Senator Gair as Leader of the Democratic Labor Party to agree to this proposal. [More…]
The position of the Australian Democratic Labor Party was put earlier by Senator Little. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party well knows it. [More…]
I believe very sincerely that the matter brought forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party is not an urgent matter. [More…]
I rise merely to intimate that the Bill has the approval of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-I know it is irksome to Senator Gair and the other honourable senators of the Democratic Labor Party because they were silent about the bombing of the Communist Party headquarters in Brisbane. [More…]
The membership of the Committee would be 8 members of the House of Representatives nominated by the Prime Minister, 4 members of the House of Representatives nominated by the Leader of the Opposition there, 2 members of the House of Representatives nominated by the Leader of the Australian Country Party, 4 senators nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 2 senators nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one Senator nominated by the Leader of the Austraiian Country Party in the Senate and one senator nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the matter being referred to the Joint Committee on the Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings. [More…]
I merely rise to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the provisions contained in this Bill and we will be casting our votes accordingly. [More…]
and (2) I am informed that no Commonwealth funds were used in extending official assistance or hospitality to the delegation from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the ‘People’s Revolutionary Government’. [More…]
The motion for this committee was originally put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I am, on behalf of the Liberal Party, taking the action for descission rather than the Democratic Labor Party because the actions of the Government last Thursday which caused the original motion put forward by the DLP to be lost were directed against my Party. [More…]
In view of the ludicrous situation that has been exposed again by the results of the Victorian State elections, where the Victorian Liberal Government had 46 members elected to the State Parliament by 42 per cent of the vote, whereas 42 per cent of voters supporting the Australian Labor Party enabled that Party to obtain only 18 or 19 seats, will the Minister consider having a White Paper issued by the Commonwealth Electoral Office to point out the grave inequity of the Victorian Electoral distribution and so inform the people of Victoria and the rest of Australia of facts that the Australian Press has suppressed of a cynical, opportunistic, perversion of democratic electoral justice? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party desires to be associated with the message of condolence. [More…]
Members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party desire to be associated with the motion of condolence to the widow and relatives of the late Arthur Calwell. [More…]
They are split into the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Does the Leader, as a parliamentarian, not consider that such action for such a reason helps to destroy the democracy of the Senate as a very important arm of democratic government in this country? [More…]
It has been indicated already that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote against any proposal in this legislation to increase postal charges. [More…]
I merely rise, as I did not speak generally on the Bills, to say that, in respect of all the arguments which I would have put forward, I can save time now by indicating that what was said in the speeches made by Senator Murphy and his colleagues a couple of years ago in opposing increases in postal charges is exactly the sentiments which the Democratic Labor Party is backing on this occasion. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will oppose the increases in charges. [More…]
Because of all the circumstances I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party will support the request which has been made for a royal commission, and nothing less. [More…]
My question, which is directed to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, refers to an answer which he gave to the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate yesterday when he stated that the conflict in the Middle East could lead to a world war. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party adopts the same attitude in relation to the proposal now presented to the Committee by Senator Wriedt. [More…]
I give notice that contingent on messages being received from the House of Representatives transmitting the Constitutional Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill 1973, the Constitutional Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1973 and the Constitutional Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill 1973 for concurrence, I shall move: [More…]
I see nothing wrong with members of this Parliament meeting as a union of members and taking a democratic decision. [More…]
That standing order 242 be suspended to enable the third reading of the Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill, the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill and the Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill to be passed in each case without a call of the Senate. [More…]
I do not think that is democratic. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has given much thought to this clause, and we think that the amendment moved by Senator Rae adequately reflects our view upon this matter. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
Mr President, whilst not disagreeing at all with what you have said about resignations, the answer to the question put to me by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is no. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment moved by Senator Rae and our opinion reflects that which he has just expressed. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party, similarly, will not oppose the passage of the Bill. [More…]
I merely wish to indicate on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party that it is a federalist Party. [More…]
-On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I indicate that we are prepared at this stage and under these circumstances to support the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Bill 1973 and the Wheat Export Charge Bill 1973. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party made decisions in regard to the Bills to which the motion now before us relates. [More…]
Mr President, the Bill currently before us has the short title Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974. [More…]
The Bill before the Senate is the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill. [More…]
That standing order 242 be suspended to enable the third reading of the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974 (No. [More…]
Honourable senators opposite are saying, in effect, that they do not want democratic elections and that they do not want local government to be in the democratic position of having the right to go before the Loan Council. [More…]
The Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974. [More…]
The Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974. [More…]
In other words, the Australian Democratic Labor Party contemplates that we will meet until 10.30 on Tuesday nights but until 6 o’clock on Thursday nights. [More…]
They are the Liberal Party of Australia, the National Liberal Party- of Victoria, if not of Australia- the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suppose I must also include the National Alliance- the unity ticket between the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I also inform the Senate that the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) has advised the GovernorGeneral that in respect of the following proposed laws: Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) 1974, Constitution Alteration (Mode of Altering the Constitution) 1974, Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) 1974 and Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) 1974, the conditions in the second paragraph of section 128 of the Constitution have been complied with. [More…]
(Victoria- Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party)- by leave- I desire, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, to be associated with the statement of condolence to the French Government. [More…]
The answer to the second question is no, I do not think the Australian Democratic Labor Party is right. [More…]
Barbados, Bulgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Democratic Republic of Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Hungary, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Republic, Madagascar, Mauritius, Norway, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Uruguay, Yugoslavia. [More…]
The humble petition of the citizens of Australia respectfully sheweth that: the decision to recognize the incorporation of the Baltic countries- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania- into the Soviet Union is an alarming and dangerous reversal of foreign policy by the Australian Government, this decision legitimizes the occupation of formerly free and independent nations by an imperialist power, the Soviet Union has suppressed civil liberties in the Baltic states and has tried to ruthlessly eliminate movements for national identity and self-determination among the Baltic people, the desires of the Baltic people have always been and will continue to be for an end to occupation by a foreign power and a return to self-determination of government, there are neither moral nor legal grounds for legitimizing the present regime in the Baltic countries, all other democratic nations have refused to recognize the illegal incorporation of these countries. [More…]
In fact many of the Western European social democratic governments recognised it before Australia. [More…]
We have explained our attitude to North Vietnam- to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. [More…]
1 ) Has the Democratic Republic of Vietnam yet recognised the Provisional Revolutionary Government as the Government of the Republic of South Vietnam. [More…]
If the answer to ( 1) is in the negative, has the Democratic Republic of Vietnam yet recognised any government as the Government of South Vietnam. [More…]
3 ) If the answer to (2 ) is in the negative, why did the Minister reply to Senator Sim in 1975 that ‘ while the Democratic Republic of Vietnam has not made any announcement of its recognition of the PRG it considers the PRG to be a separate government’. [More…]
On what evidence or information did the Minister state that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam recognised the Provisional Revolutionary Government as a separate government. [More…]
If the Provisional Revolutionary Government is a separate government, why has the Democratic Republic of Vietnam not recognised it. [More…]
Further, does the Government see these developments as representing a threat to our democratic institutions by a faceless group of persons who are acting in a totalitarian way to rape the Constitution in a grab for power so as to serve their own vested interests? [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That the requirement now in force for electors to mark preferences for all candidates on Senate ballot papers is an unacceptable interference with the democratic rights of the people. [More…]
-That letter points out how over the years those office bearers have been very democratically elected. [More…]
I am quite sure that this will prove to honourable senators opposite, if they care to read it, that the union has had very democratic elections. [More…]
The legislation is very democratic legislation. [More…]
Although members of the Opposition claim that it is not democratic, it is the way they are elected. [More…]
I am surprised to hear them say that it is not democratic legislation. [More…]
It was then found that a Mr Harradine was an executive member of the Democratic Labour Party in South Australia before he came to Tasmania. [More…]
Your petitioners most humbly pray that this Senate in Parliament assembled should help the Hungarian speaking community to regain confidence in the democratically elected Senate known for its conscientious and wise judgement in restoring peace and faith in democratic principles, which unfortunately are missing from the present management set-up of the Ethnic Radio broadcasters. [More…]
Yes, a member of the Democratic Labor Party in South Australia. [More…]
1 1 3 (Hansard, pages 549-50 ) that direct diplomatic negotiation is the preferred manner for solution of disputes under the State Treaty for the Re-establishment of an Independent Democratic Austria, to which Australia is a signatory (Australian Treaty Series 1961 No. [More…]
On a number of issues there will be fierce division between us, and so there ought to be in a democratic system. [More…]
We are dealing with the very heart of the democratic process in this respect. [More…]
I hope that the Minister concerned can ensure that the funds which Senator Missen pointed out were allocated to the task are used in order to remedy an intolerable situation in this democratic State. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 197S after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence- [More…]
And whereas the government has now legislated for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process inparticular. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
As a large proportion of settlers from the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany describe themselves simply as former residents of Germany, it is not possible to differentiate between these countries in the statistics. [More…]
That the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda unit glorifying the Soviet regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
Under our democratic processes we have a procedure for dealing with messages, Bills, amendments and the like. [More…]
There has been a proliferation of Senate committee work and the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Anderson), the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), the Deputy Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) and others have foreshadowed that honourable senators will be further involved in a great variety of committee work. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party sought to include credit unions in the relevant legislation but the Government refused to accept the proposal and held up the Bill. [More…]
Finally, 1 wish to make a brief reference to some remarks by Mr Whitlam at a meeting the other day in which he launched a declaration of war on the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The present system gives us the Australian Democratic Labor Party which votes for issues on their merits and, whether people like us or not, honourable senators will find that, throughout the community, people will say that since the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been represented here the Senate has never functioned better in its capacity as a House of review. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party does not support the forward posture concept which is supported by this Government and by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Its immediate consequences must be a Communist takeover of South Vietnam snuffing out the hope of freedom and of democratic independence in that country and extending the area of Communist control closer to this country. [More…]
For that reason I make the point that I would like to talk with Senator Murphy, perhaps with his deputy, Senator Willesee and, indeed, with the Acting Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator McManus, about whether or not the Senate should consider formulating some suitable procedure for the handling of these statements. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is completely in accord with the principle of a 4-day week. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party does not oppose the adoption of the Address-in-Reply that is to be conveyed to the GovernorGeneral but we do not support the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which we consider to have been moved for political propaganda purposes rather than for any other purpose. [More…]
He pointed out that Asian Communists were preparing for intensive political warfare which could be extremely dangerous to the security of the democratic nations. [More…]
The fact is that the democratic nations have been warned.. Everyone knew what would happen. [More…]
The democratic world was warned about this years ago. [More…]
The democratic world has been warned about a lot of other things, too. [More…]
Today India is becoming a great threat and great menace to the democratic world. [More…]
About 10 or 12 years ago that very well known columnist, Walter Lippmann, said: ‘I warn the democratic world of the dangers of what is taking place in India. [More…]
When Walter Lippmann issued his challenge he said: ‘I do not expect the democratic countries to take up my challenge because there are no profits to be made and one can understand that if there are no profits to be made the democratic countries will not be greatly interested’. [More…]
I am dealing now with the amendment proposed by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and I should like to comment on it because it brings into the context of Parliament something to which I have the gravest objection. [More…]
At the outset I want to state, as my colleague Senator Cavanagh did in the course of his remarks, that the Australian Labor Party does not oppose the adoption of the Address-in-Reply that is to be conveyed to the Governor-General but we do not support the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which we consider to have been moved for political propaganda purposes rather than for any other purpose. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party joins with the other parties in congratulating the representative of Her Majesty, the Governor-General, who delivered the Speech that we are debating now. [More…]
It has been left to the Democratic Labor Party to put to good purpose the exceptionally long period during which Parliament was in recess. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party feels that this situation should be resolved. [More…]
I have not yet adverted to an important issue contained in the amendment proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The amendment was moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We have heard the Democratic Labor Party, through Senator Little, suggest, apart from many other things that he said, that members of that Party are a practical Opposition. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party want a proliferation of nuclear arms. [More…]
It is true that anything worthwhile which has been put forward by the Democratic Labor Party appears here, maybe not in the same words, but 1 suppose in substance. [More…]
There will be no room left for any argument by the Democratic Labor Party that the Senate is being asked to reject worthwhile things, because anything that is worthwhile in its propositions is to be found in this. [More…]
If the amendment is defeated we will vote against that which has been put forward by the Democratic Labor Party because we consider it to be inadequate and inconsistent with the stand which the DLP has taken in supporting this Government. [More…]
On the 11th day of March, 8 days after His Excellency the Governor-General read the Speech on which is based this debate on the motion for the Address-in-Reply, and some few days after the Australian Democratic Labor Party had placed before the Senate an amendment and the reasons why it was moving the amendment, in came the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy), the leader of the alternative government, with a further amendment to the motion for the adoption of the Address-in-Reply. [More…]
Looking at the members of his Party - whether to see if the knives were coming in from the back, I do not know - scorning the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - the only people he knows who can help him defeat this Government for noone else will help him, his only hope for salvation, his only opportunity to get something of the Labor Party’s ideas into the statute book or to win a vote on a resolution or a motion - he immediately attacked the members of the DLP personally, not on policy but personally and on behaviour. [More…]
It was obvious that the Australian Labor Party would oppose the amendment proposed by the Democratic Labor Party and that the DLP would oppose the amendment proposed by the ALP. [More…]
What was behind the speech of an Opposition senator when he referred to the Australian Democratic Labor Party in terms of hypocrisy or temerity? [More…]
Senator Sim knows by whom, because it was publicised that the Democratic Labor Party had exerted great pressure on the Government to change its policy. [More…]
The Labor Party is democratic and its policies are always discussed in public. [More…]
The argument that we used and still use is that, if South Vietnam is to challenge the intrusion of the Vietcong or of some people who want to reject the government in control, it has to have a democratic government. [More…]
The facts are that the successive governments in South Vietnam were not democratic. [More…]
On this occasion the Australian Democratic Labor Party has accepted the traditional role and has set about presenting an amendment in the most formal terms to indicate the extent to which it disagrees with the propositions which were exhibited in the Governor-General’s Speech. [More…]
On this occasion the Democratic Labor Party presented the official disagreement in the formal amendment which we have moved, and there was a particularly good reason why this should be done. [More…]
That is precisely the point of view of the Democratic Labor Parry. [More…]
The approach of the Democratic Labor Party was not merely that we should present this formal dissent but, more than that, that we should express our dissent over a number of areas in specific terms. [More…]
But honourable senators will notice significantly that at least two propositions in the Democratic Labor Party’s formal amendment have also found reference in specific notices of motion now resting on the business paper. [More…]
But it was only after the Democratic Labor Party had taken both those stands that the Opposition was stimulated to do anything of that kind. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party does not oppose the adoption of the Address-in-Reply that is to be conveyed to the Governor-General but we do nol support the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which we consider to have been moved for political propaganda purposes rather than for any other purpose. [More…]
While the Democratic Labor Party suggests that we condemn the Government because of this and that, it also has on the business paper proposals relating to the establishment of a royal commission or the setting up of Select Committees on most of those items. [More…]
The official Opposition totally failed to do this and it was left to the Democratic Labor Party to step into the role. [More…]
We have seen the Democratic Labor Party elevated to the position of the official opposition in this chamber as the major, first, and formal critic of the Government. [More…]
We have seen the Australian Labor Party elevate the Democratic Labor Party to a position where it and not the Government must attract the first and greatest attack. [More…]
It is most significant that the only Party that obviously is preserving a separate political dignity is the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The worst feature of it is that it is based on the Australian Labor Party’s refusal to accept anything that comes from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If members of the Australian Labor Party allow their judgment to be so clouded by this aura of bitterness that they refuse to see what is best in the interests of the nation and the people they represent and, if their eyes are clouded by this miasma of hate for the Democratic Labor Party, they will continue to default in the trust that they owe to the people who put them here. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party has assumed a significant role on this occasion as it has on other occasions, it is not unexpected. [More…]
I am fortified in that view when I consider the generality and the lack of precision in the amendment which Senator Murphy proposed, lt has all the appearance of a last minute collocation of things which the Labor Party has talked about, without ever being precise about them, over the past 12 months and one can only suppose that the real purpose of the amendment was, as Senator Byrne suggested, to put one over the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Of course, it is quite easy to understand the attitude adopted by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The conference declares that, so far as Vietnam is concerned, the settlement of political problems, effected on the basis of respect for the principles of independence, unity, and territorial integrity, shall permit the Vietnamese people to enjoy the fundamental freedoms, guaranteed by democratic institutions, established as a result of free general elections by secret ballot . [More…]
Part of Democratic Labor Party policy is for Australia to have nuclear arms, to be armed to the teeth and to be able to take a posture by which we will make all the other nations of the world quiver. [More…]
Two amendments have been moved to the motion, firstly by the Democratic Labor Party and subsequently - and surprisingly to me and to the Government - by the Australian Labor Party, the official Opposition. [More…]
For much of the debate we were speaking from the base of the Speech, as far as the Government was concerned, and the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If the amendment proposed by the Labor Party is not accepted, as I hope and believe will be the case, we will then vote on the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The next matter to which I wish to refer in the ALP amendment is also touched upon in the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 repeat that the Government will vote ‘No’ on the Australian Labor Party’s amendment and, subject to that being negatived, we will vote ‘No’ on the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
With those words, the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I believe that the Government has shown good, sound, fair and democratic leadership. [More…]
On the other hand, the Government has shown fair and democratic leadership. [More…]
I again congratulate the wheat industry on showing such responsibility and I am pleased for its sake that we have a democratic government which is prepared to listen to the good, sound leadership of an industry. [More…]
Senator Young has gone on record this evening as saying that the Government has given sound, fair and democratic leadership so far as the wheat industry is concerned. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, of course, has a point of view on this matter and on the Bill. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party proposes to support the amendment. [More…]
Whilst I am conscious of the argument raised by the Opposition as to why it ought to be limited to a period of 6 months, and while I appreciate that the issue has been resolved by the fact that the Australian Democratic Labor Party- [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has indicated the sama qualification. [More…]
I am grateful to the Opposition, the Democratic Labor Party and Senator Turnbull for their co-operation in the matter. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports that proposal. [More…]
But we are now in the position that the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party are supporting the measures. [More…]
I give them my support and congratulate members of the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party for their attitudes to the two measures we are debating. [More…]
Those who analyse this situation, and particularly the stand of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on it, must realise that our attitude towards sales of wheat to Red China has nothing to do with the political attitude of Red China in itself. [More…]
I think it is also true to say that senators of the Democratic Labor Party have offered criticism, but not constructive criticism. [More…]
It is proposed by the Democratic Labor Party that there should be a diversity of market outlets. [More…]
Originally when I first heard of this it was a question of the Democratic Labor Party refusing to sell wheat to Red China. [More…]
I support the Labor Party’s amendment and I support the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
I do not like the wording in paragraph 2 of the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
I do not know whether it is possible for the Democratic Labor Party to add to its amendment the wording of that notice of motion. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s amendment seems to be a very good one. [More…]
It seems that the way in which the Senate operates now is for the Democratic Labor Party, whenever it agrees with a general proposition put by the Australian Labor Party, to adopt the Labor Party’s policy and put our suggestions as though they were DLP suggestions. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party senators read our speeches and read things said by Senator McClelland and others, and then put amendments in their names. [More…]
The matter about which I am concerned is the expression in the last two lines of the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
I would hate to think that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will adopt the tactics of constantly seeking to add little bits and pieces to Opposition amendments, as has been suggested. [More…]
I would not have risen to speak had it not been for the reference Senator Murphy made to the possibility of the Australian Democratic Labor Party tagging on bits and pieces, as he put it. [More…]
I turn now to the amendment proposed by Senator Little on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We on the Government side do not accept either the amendment proposed by the Australian Labor Party or the amendment proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Realising that the contemplated investigation by the committee will be only into the desirability and feasibility of doing certain things relating to the control of share dealings and that the words ‘feasibility’ and desirability’ no doubt bear a connotation which contemplates constitutional ability, political opportunity and desirability in the sense of co-ordination of authorities, the Democratic Labor Party is of the opinion that at this stage such a committee is appropriate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the motion. [More…]
I would be interested to know if the policy of the Democratic Labor Party is that the interests of the big investor should be looked after but that the interests of the small investor should be subjugated to the interests of the big investor. [More…]
As a member of the Democratic Labor Party, the honourable senator would not know because no representative of the DLP was in the chamber for half an hour. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is inclined to ask why. [More…]
Even the Democratic Labor Party which suggested that the Budget should be withdrawn and redrafted did not mention this specific question. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party cannot see why a supplementary appropriation should not be brought down to bridge this gap. [More…]
We have had from Senator Little the concession that something might have been said about it if members of the Democratic Labor Party had been alert to it. [More…]
It is all very well for the Democratic Labor Party, with an unctuous virtue that cloaks irresponsibility, to suggest a supplementary appropriation because it does not have the responsibility of determining what funds should be available. [More…]
The reason why I refer to the Democratic Labor Party in those terms is that we hear from it from time to time a plea that vastly greater sums should be spent on the defence of this country; we have Senator McManus racing around the countryside, as much as his age will permit him, and saying that there should be a better deal for the primary producers and that more money should be spent; and from time to time the Democratic Labor Party suggests, as Senator Little will remember, that more money should be spent on the married pensioners and various other people including recipients of repatriation pensions. [More…]
It is all very well for the Democratic Labor Party to say that the burning issue of inflation is a matter of no consequence, but the Government is concerned about inflation. [More…]
But it is tarred with the same brush as the Democratic Labor Party; it has not the responsibilities. [More…]
As my Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, is represented on the Foreign Affairs Committee I would have hoped that it would at least have been apprised of what was going on. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party wanted to negotiate with the Government, it could have done so. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this measure. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party feels that this, as a beginning, is a very worthwhile subject. [More…]
Even in this country they are trying to break down the normal democratic processes of Parliament and are trying to implement in this country the jack boot and Fascist ideas of the world in order to keep their system going. [More…]
In other words this Government has adopted a democratic policy. [More…]
The honourable senator might like to carry out some gerrymandering in this place but we are democratic and we do not believe in this system. [More…]
They are elected by the normal democratic adult franchise method in a secret vote. [More…]
I have seen these people exercising their democratic rights as elected representatives. [More…]
It is all very well for you to say that this is a sham but later I shall mention something about a select committee of the House of Assembly which visited Australia and we will see whether it is a sham or whether these people are being given the opportunity to be responsible and whether the members of the House of Assembly are elected by democratic methods. [More…]
Fortunately the Australian Government always makes sure of the facts and always also applies fair democratic principles in order to encourage development and the granting of opportunities for all those who wish to avail themselves of opportunities. [More…]
The councillors are elected by the democratic system of secret ballot in adult franchise. [More…]
The members of the House of Assembly are elected in a democratic way. [More…]
The present militant group in the multi-racial council are denying the people in the Gazelle Peninsula the right to have a referendum conducted in a democratic manner, which would be by way of a secret vote. [More…]
Futile attempts have been made to set up conservative parties that today look like the Country Party, tomorrow the Liberal Party and next week like the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The only hope is that we will be able to resist the pressures from Mr Whitlam, the Labor Party and some of the Afro-Asian countries which have shown that they cannot govern themselves under a democratic system and have made a mess of self government. [More…]
Does the Government consider it important that the public should bc informed of the impact on our democratic processes of many of the activities involved in the Campaign, particularly when persons being invited to participate are told by a prominent member of the Australian Labor Party that citizens do not have to act within the law? [More…]
I have read statements attributed to certain people whom I thought would have had a better sense of responsibility in relation to our democratic processes. [More…]
I think Senator Devitt and I had a discussion last year as to what are democratic rights and privileges and as to what represents anarchy. [More…]
That is how the situation is viewed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not have a representative from South Australia in the Senate and accordingly we have a tremendous sympathy for those on both sides of the House in regard to different aspects of this question which have been discussed and a tremendous sympathy for those who have fought so hard to get water for their State. [More…]
I do not believe in government by unionists outside the Parliament and I do not believe that, in an ordered democratic society which has taken hundreds of years to develop, we can afford to have government by persons who claim to be representative of the people but who are not representative of the people. [More…]
I think that part of the reason for this Vietnam Moratorium Campaign is the fact that the Australian Labor Party, after years of endeavouring unsuccessfully to persuade the people of Australia to support it, has reached a stage of frustration at which it is prepared to forego the democratic processes and to rely upon other means to achieve its objectives. [More…]
I say that the Vietnam Moratorium Campaign savours more of the mob rule stormtrooper tactics of the Nazis prior to the Nazis coming to power than does .anything else we have seen in our democratic community since then. [More…]
I say that the Vietnam Moratorium Campaign is not being adopted for democratic purposes nor as part of democratic processes. [More…]
He is the secretary of the Democratic Labor Party, which is a recognised political party in this country. [More…]
I think it is reprehensible that we have a Campaign which is so fraught with the perils which violence can produce, to have attached to it the support of a party which claims to be the alternative government in a democratic society. [More…]
I believe that anarchy is the destruction of our democratic way of life. [More…]
Members of the Australian Labor Party will proceed to the election, be defeated as usual and then blame the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A meeting convened by leaders of the Students for a Democratic Society in the Guild Theatre at Melbourne University on Friday, 3rd April planned activities for the moratorium and decided that lectures at Melbourne University would be forcibly taken over - I repeat forcibly taken over - and disrupted on the morning of 8th May to oblige students attending them to hear discussions on the Vietnam war and reasons for taking part in the Moratorium. [More…]
He is secretary of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and he is concerned that those who are supporting the Moratorium are somewhere making Molotov cocktails. [More…]
This is a normal democratic right which I hope we will be able to hold forever, that is, to issue our protest. [More…]
Then we had the contribution from the Democratic Labour Party. [More…]
I had merely started my remarks when a member of the Democratic Labor Party got up and I presume voiced the official policy of his little Party. [More…]
If he wants to get up and make semi-Fascist statements in this chamber 1 will answer him in the interests of the democratic way of life. [More…]
I remind the Government that the boys who are being sent to Vietnam are not only sons of members of the Liberal Party or of members of the Country Party or of members of the Democratic Labor Party but also they are sons of members of the Labor movement - sons of men and women who are violently opposed to participation in the war in Vietnam. [More…]
As the editorial in today’s ‘Australian’ said: lt is a moratorium on ‘business as usual’ at home while a disastrous war continues in Vietnam; a harsh reminder of facts the Australian Government would prefer forgotten; an exercise of democratic freedoms to express strongly-held convictions with due force. [More…]
It is a moratorium on ‘business as usual’ at home while a disastrous war continues in Vietnam; a harsh reminder of facts the Australian Government would prefer forgotten; an exercise of democratic freedoms to express strongly-held convictions with due force. [More…]
If these activities help to hasten the withdrawal of Australian forces, and to end the war in Vietnam, they will be a signal achievement for the democratic process. [More…]
At least, the people within the United States, the leadership within the United States and the people within Congress, when they know that their colleagues within Congress are actively participating in a great mass movement like this, are prepared to accept the right to protest as a democratic right. [More…]
They accept it as a democratic right and they do not try to brand their colleagues. [More…]
But I do not withdraw the remark that the honourable senator has tried to make his career by assassinating the characters of other people, by destroying the reputations of other men and by debasing any democratic quality of life that remains in this country. [More…]
I refer to the endeavour which is being made to intimidate people out of exercising ordinary democratic rights by accusing them of being parties to violence, of being treacherous and of being subversive. [More…]
I have no doubt that whoever has been appointed by the Democratic Labor Party and by the Government will act with the propriety that the Senate would expect. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion emanating from the Regulations and Ordinance Committee to disallow these regulations. [More…]
They have to demonstrate that they are taking note of these things and are the watchdogs of the democratic operation of Parliament and the rights of the people. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party have put forward this proposal because the farmers themselves indicated that this was what they wanted. [More…]
The Labor Party Opposition is appreciative of the opportunity to debate the motion which has been put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party suggests that we should set up a royal commission. [More…]
The approach from the Australian Democratic Labor Party is that there should be a royal commission to inquire into the primary industries. [More…]
1 will deal with the Democratic Labor Party later. [More…]
The document from which Senator McManus quoted at length about the alleged activities within student groups and among children was an information bulletin published by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 challenge any Democratic Labor Party speaker tonight to authenticate any of the statements in it. [More…]
This is just a straight publicity handout from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But it is a spurious bulletin printed by the machines of the Democratic Labor Party in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. [More…]
The other document to which 1 refer contains evidence which has been collected by members of the Democratic Labor Party at universities. [More…]
lt was not because of any inherent unwillingness on my part but because 1 knew that I would not get any support from my own colleagues if 1 sought to apply the gag and, as has now been indicated, 1 would have received no support from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party are a splinter group from the greatest political party in Australia. [More…]
I shall deal with the question of the Australian Democratic Labor Party first, because I have had several clashes with Senator Gair, who is in South East Asia, on the question of the effective use of the adjournment debate. [More…]
1 was still sensitive because the real leader of the Democratic Labor Party, who is away in South East Asia, has already expressed to me, both in the corridor and in this chamber, the view that I should not have the temerity to speak on the adjournment debate. [More…]
Last night the sheer provocation of 2 Government members and a member of the Democratic Labor Party led to the debate lasting until 3 o’clock this morning. [More…]
How is the Government going to face up to its claim that it is democratic government mindful of the importance of the Senate as a House of review of legislation? [More…]
I do not agree that there is not a democratic vote. [More…]
If the honourable senator applied his line of reasoning to the vote of the federal executive of the Party to which he belongs, it could be claimed that that is not a democratic vote. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the motion. [More…]
In fact, earlier this year when the Government announced that it proposed to lift the ban the Democratic Labor Party, through its Leader Senator Gair, protested publicly and said that the ban should not be lifted. [More…]
Mr Deputy President, may I take a moment, through you, to apologise to the Acting Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator McManus, for not supplying him with a copy of the terms of this matter of urgency at the beginning of today’s sitting. [More…]
So, according to the graziers of Australia, the Australian Democratic Labor Party has found some new friends in the Communist Party. [More…]
The action which has been taken was taken within the framework of procedures which are well known to the Opposition and to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Little spoke because the Democratic Labor Party expects to get more votes from Victoria than it will get from South Australia. [More…]
All members of the Democratic Labour Party currently in Canberra were present, and there were a significant number of Government senators here. [More…]
We have a democratic process, and the democratic process which we uphold is one which is accepted by the vast majority of the people of Australia and they do not want it changed. [More…]
He has said - herein, I think, lies much of the menace of his philosophy - that Parliament is not democratic. [More…]
That is inconsistent with everything which we regard as an integral part of the democratic system to which we adhere. [More…]
It is the antithesis of everything which we ought to regard as democratic. [More…]
Whatever the issue, to allow governmental policy to be made in the streets would destroy the democratic process. [More…]
I am sorry that the 4 members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are not present. [More…]
Those whom Senator Mulvihill and his colleagues; would describe as good social democrats; - the members of the Democratic Party - are always outside American interventionists, while the ironclad conservatives, whom they would despise, who provide the management qualities around which the wealth of the United States evolves - the Republicans - are inside Americans who do> not like committing themselves abroad. [More…]
If we are really going to be faced with questions in the national Parliament based on what one reads about what is purported to have been said at party meetings - whether it is at meetings of our Party or of the Australian Labor Party or in fact of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - we are well on the way to complete abandonment of any really responsible work in this place. [More…]
In common with other honourable senators, more particularly those associated with the law, the Australian Democratic Labor Party welcomes the emergence of this piece of legislation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has received the co-operation of the parliamentary drafting staff when it has had occasion to take the initiative and present Bills. [More…]
Therefore I have the greatest pleasure in supporting this legislation on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is pleasing to know that the Bill which has been introduced by the Minister for Works (Senator Wright), who represents the Attorney-General (Mr Hughes) in this chamber is supported in basic terms by the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I am glad to hear that commendation from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Committee was composed of 4 senators from this side, 3 from the Australian Labor Party and Senator Gair representing the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If that was the objective of the Moratorium it would be part of the development within our democratic society of the ordinary processes by which opinion is formed. [More…]
I hope that Australia will indicate emphatically that it repudiates this sort of tactic because it is the antithesis of all that a democratic ordered society stands for. [More…]
It was only because what those involved in the demonstrations were doing strengthened the North Vietnamese in the belief that if they persisted long enough they could weaken the will and the resolution of people in the democratic countries. [More…]
I have faith in the democratic processes of Australia. [More…]
But the Moratorium Campaign is an attempt to substitute the impact of the mob as one finds it obstructing people in the street, as one finds it opposing people’s passage with force and, on occasion, generating force, and by that means substituting the chance mass assembly of 1,000 or more people in a crowd for the organised expression of democratic people in Parliament. [More…]
Has it escaped the notice of the Opposition that the very theme of the Communist cause which distinguishes it from the democratic cause is the use of violence to achieve its purpose? [More…]
We find that in South Africa a white man elected to represent a wholly white electorate in that Parliament is prepared to take a more honest and honourable stand in support of Western democratic values than any of the representatives of this Government who sit before us today. [More…]
I add that the greatest tragedy of all would bc the death and destruction of our democratic way of life. [More…]
I point out to honourable senators opposite that serving on the committees organising the Moratorium are many members of the Liberal Party, a few members of the Australian Country Party and a couple whom we suspect are members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will be quite content for this matter to be stood over in the circumstances that have emerged and particularly those adverted to by Senator Anderson. [More…]
As far as members of the Democratic Labor Party are concerned, there are 2 aspects. [More…]
This affects the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in 2 ways. [More…]
Firstly, because of the proliferation of legislation - I understand this is one of the heaviest, legislative programmes that the Parliament has ever seen - every one of those Bills has to be studied by one or another member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is trying to play its part in the development of the committee system and the operation of the committees when they are formed. [More…]
Firstly, I do not have the same difficulty as members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In the present period of excessive legislation we must sit longer hours and the Leader of the Government has suggested a conference with the Leader of the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I wish to indicate the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party towards this Bill which sets out to do several things to widen the scope of the homes savings grant legislation. [More…]
I was also very interested to hear representatives of both the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party claim that if those parties were not the authors of the legislation at least it was their idea. [More…]
There is a responsibility on everybody to see that the ordinary procedures of democratic government in Australia continue to prevail. [More…]
What the Australian Government has said is that if people wish to demonstrate in order to express their dissent, all that the Government asks of them - and I say this in the light of the full responsibility I hold - is that they do so within the processes of our democratic procedures. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party was under the impression that the debate to be resumed today would be on the motion relating to the royal commission into rural industries. [More…]
However, I think it is reasonably properly regarded as the way in which the Opposition has been bringing up matters rather than using other devices.I have expressed the view also that a reasonable opportunity should be made within the allotted time for the Australian Democratic Labor Party and for the Independent, Senator Turnbull, if he so wishes, to bring up matters. [More…]
I take the view that the right of free speech should be preserved in this chamber and, as I have said, there should be a reasonable opportunity for the Democratic Labor Party to bring forward matters that it wishes to bring forward. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party put 3 matters on the notice paper on 1 occasion. [More…]
We commended to the Government that it should give deep and mature consideration to what I consider - and which Hansard will verify or otherwise - were very commendable arguments placed by the Democratic Labor Party before the Government for its consideration in the 3 areas of this excellent Bill in which we believed it had some limitations. [More…]
I give an assurance that when we are sitting during the Budget session I intend to speak with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) to discuss on a mutual basis any proposal that may be canvassed for the sitting times of the Budget session. [More…]
I inform the Senate that my colleagues and I of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have discussed this question of the hours of sittings. [More…]
I think the status of the draftsman ar Parliamentary Counsel is being enhanced by this Bill, but if it is to be further enhanced one can envisage a time when what 1 believe is a desirable state of affairs will have been obtained; that is when people enter into a study of the law for the purpose of becoming draftsmen and not any other purpose; for the purpose of writing laws, not to become advocates, solicitors or even judges for that matter, but giving their lives and their skills to the preparation of legislation which is an essential part of democratic government. [More…]
I circulated a copy of this amendment to the Government and the Australian Democratic Labor Party Whips earlier this afternoon. [More…]
In moving this resolution on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party let me first of all emphasise to members of this Senate, this State House, that this is a question to which we in particular should give the lead at this time. [More…]
I have recounted the factual events which have taken place to prove the need for an inquiry of the type which the Australian Democratic Labor Party suggests. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has grave doubts that this matter of CommonwealthStates financial arrangements can be left any longer to a straight-out negotiation between the States and the Commonwealth unless all the best political brains in the country are urged to think about the problems and try to solve them. [More…]
This is the objective of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Because of the situation which has developed the Democratic Labor Party is of the opinion that the stage in thinking has been reached where honourable senators should be reminded that before they represent the various political parties in this chamber, or anybody else, they should represent the States from which they have come and they should protect their own States from this very thing which has happened in the course of the development of Commonwealth-State financial relations. [More…]
As I said in the course of my remarks, I do not think that all the best brains of this country are in the Democratic Labour Party, I do not think that they are all in the Australian Labor Party and I think there is plenty of evidence to indicate that they are not all in the Government, otherwise we would not be discussing this proposition tonight. [More…]
In rising to give my views on the motion which has been moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party by Senator Little, I cannot but preface my remarks by saying what a coincidence it is that in the Chair at the moment is Senator Wood, a man who is so well-versed in the problems of local government finance. [More…]
As is normal for the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Little emphasised his non-Party political approach to this subject, in the hope that this approach would continue. [More…]
I do not agree with any of the Democratic Labor Party’s other suggestions. [More…]
I do not think a joint Commonwealth-State parliamentary committee would do the job that is needed to be done and which the Democratic Labor Party, I believe, wishes to be done. [More…]
I do not propose at this early stage in the debate to move an amendment to the motion but I do suggest to the Democratic Labor Party and to the Senate on the completely non-party political basis on which this was introduced that the idea that I have put forward be given serious consideration before the debate ends with the idea of an amendment coming forward. [More…]
I suppose that one could say that the financial relationship between the Commonwealth and the States is an extremely important matter, one that is causing a great deal of concern throughout this country at the present time and one that has to be resolved before too long if the institution of democratic government in this country is to survive. [More…]
Therefore, it is proper that the Australian Democratic Labor Party should raise this question tonight. [More…]
This is true, nol only in Australia, but in all modern democratic countries. [More…]
I have cantered across the field for the benefit of the Democratic Labor Party and to correct the mistakes made by Senator Devitt who is away restoring himself, 1 hope, after the long speech that he made, lt is perfectly true that the States find themselves in financial difficulties, as they found themselves in 1929. [More…]
I do not think that even the Democratic Labor Party would want that. [More…]
Approximately a month ago a citizen of South Australia, one Mark Posa Secretary of the South Australian Branch of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, got front page publicity in the Adelaide Advertiser’ because he claimed that he knew that molotov cocktails were being manufactured in South Australia for use when the violent Moratorium demonstration was to take place. [More…]
In an address to Communist cadres in September 1968 Truong Chinh said: lt is absolutely necessary for the people’s democratic dictatorship- [More…]
Therefore we must pay continuous attention to consolidating the repressive apparatus of the people’s democratic slate, the people’s army, the people’s control institute, the people’s tribunal and so forth. [More…]
Senator Georges and Senator Cavanagh support this nice, democratic gentleman. [More…]
It is persisting, lt is the march of those who favour a dictatorial philosophy of Communism as against those who favour a democratic spirit. [More…]
If there is any legislator who cannot bring himself to the degree of conviction as to his undivided loyally to the armed forces which the democratic, freely elected Government of this country compels in part and organises in another part to engage in that conflict - if there is any legislator who cannot bring himself to the degree of conviction that his duty is to support them, he is wanting then those elemental human qualities of judgment and character which alone can create the defence of this country. [More…]
As for the Vietcong flag, honourable senators might be reminded that in 1967 this Parliament passed a statute which outlawed and made illegal the sending of money, goods, services or financial assistance to any of the following: the Government of the country known as the Democratic Republic of Vietnam; the body known as Dang Lao Dong Vietnam or as the Communist Party of North Vietnam. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party said ail last week: lt will not be a peaceful demonstration. [More…]
I say that (he Vietnam Moratorium Campaign is not being adopted for democratic purposes nor as part of democratic processes.It is an invitation to lawlessness; it is an invitation to mob rule. [More…]
Marxist, and the German Social Democratic Party and the Austrain Socialist Party are Marxist parties, as 1 should think Senator Sir Magnus Cormack would be only too well aware. [More…]
They are Marxist Social Democratic parties. [More…]
He will discredit his opponents in order to get that job which Senator Anderson now occupies and which he tried unsuccessfully to obtain today only to find that even the Australian Democratic Labor Party left the Senate in order to avoid the disagreeable duty of having to vote for something for which Senator Greenwood was responsible. [More…]
I was pleased to see Senator Greenwood given the opportunity to make a personal explanation and I would like to compliment Senator Murphy for his democratic approach and at the same time condemn Senator Georges for his undemocratic approach in again denying freedom of speech. [More…]
Concern was felt by many honourable senators on this side of the chamber as well as Senator Greenwood, and also by members of the Democratic Labor Party, that violence might erupt, and it was thought that the people of Australia should have this fact pointed out to them, lt was thought that particularly those participating in the demonstration should be told that they must exercise complete restraint to make sure that people and property would not be endangered or damaged in any way. [More…]
My question to the Leader of the Government in the Senate could almost, by coincidence, be supplementary to that asked of him by the Deputy Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, fs it not correct and traditional procedure that motions for dissent from a ruling be given precedence over the normal business of the Senate? [More…]
As the Democratic Labor Party supported these proposals which were put forward initially by Senator Murphy and many members of other Parties supported them also, have the proposals been bogged down in Party caucuses? [More…]
The amendment which I propose to the request made by the Minister for an amendment to the Bill is in line with the amendment which ( moved to the motion for the second reading, which the Minister would not accept, which the Democratic Labor Party did not support and which went to a division on which it was defeated. [More…]
I do not think there is much difference in the approach of the Government, the Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party to this legislation. [More…]
1 wish to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment that has been brought down by the Government, that is, in line 6 in clause 5 on page 4 of the Bill, to leave out ‘seven’ and insert ‘five*. [More…]
I will give Senator Devitt an explanation concerning the repayment period, because it is quite clear to me now that the Australian Labor Party has always been a long way behind in understanding what the credit unions want and, in effect, what the Democratic Labor Party has been proposing. [More…]
Perhaps if there were a different government, if the Democratic Lahor Party were in government, we might add to the Government’s intentions, we might broaden them, but the present Government is the Government of the day, and its purpose under this legislation is, first of all, to encourage people to save. [More…]
It is true that we in the Democratic Labor Party would have perhaps gone further and proposed a reduction of the amount of the prescribed housing loan to less than $5,000, but if we did that, as a matter of practical politics we would get into the category of the Australian Labor Party which in another place moved an amendment which was virtually along the line which Senator Georges is suggesting, that is, to make this legislation apply to every credit union, however small it might be. [More…]
Many things are said about the Democratic Labor Party, but we are very responsible people when it comes to the interests particularly of those people who are prepared to build their homes and who want to create their own source of finance through the formation of cooperatives. [More…]
We have given these people every encouragement throughout the political history of the Democratic Labor Party and, indeed, much of the original cooperative housing legislation was introduced as a result of the efforts of the people who today form the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
They would risk losing a concession for the foolish political manoeuvring of being able to say: ‘We moved something which the Democratic [More…]
Apparently accusations were made during the debate on the second reading of the Bill that the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party played politics and sacrificed the interests of home seekers. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party regardless of whether it has copied the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, is seeking to ease the restriction to the extent that credit unions are able to participate in the scheme. [More…]
It is obvious not only that the Government is unappreciative of what the credit union movement is and how it operates but also that Senator Little of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is unappreciative because if he were a member of a credit union and he was interviewing someone about a loan of this type the last thing he would advise the person to do would be to borrow over a period of 1 2 years. [More…]
Obviously the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Government do not know what the purpose of a credit union is. [More…]
I do not see anything wrong with that, and I am sure that Senator Little would not see anything wrong with it if the Democratic Labor Party were bringing forward the amendment. [More…]
I wish only lo indicate how the Democratic Labor Party feels about the proposed amendment. [More…]
I think that Senator Poke in giving the history of this legislation has indicated the reason why at this stage the Democratic Labor Party feels that there should be no Further unnecessary delays which will accomplish nothing. [More…]
I bow to the inevitable, particularly since the Australian Democratic Labor Party has indicated its attitude so unequivocally, but let it not disillusion anyone. [More…]
Apparently the Democratic Labor Party senators agree with us on that, but they say that the other benefits ofthe scheme are not worth delaying for the purpose of achieving this principle. [More…]
This is in accordance with the way in which we live and the way our democratic processes operate. [More…]
Following discussions that were held in this place yesterday and questions that were asked, I indicated that the leaders - the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy), the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and I - and the Whips would be having discussions about times of sitting. [More…]
The Kingdom of Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, France, the Kingdom of Laos, the People’s Republic of China, the State of Vietnam, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom and the United States were represented at that conference. [More…]
We have had 20 years of Liberal Government in this country, and in those 20 years we have been told repeatedly - and possibly the Australian Democratic Labor Party would also take this view - that it is only the Liberal-Country Party coalition Government that really knows anything about the defence of this country, that it is only this Government which is competent to make decisions on what ought to be done about defence and that any other person of another political colour who suggests that the Government’s policies might be wrong is obviously misguided. [More…]
That motion, which was put forward by Senator Little of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, suggests that a joint select committee be appointed to discuss the whole matter of the raising of revenue so that both the Commonwealth and the States will be able to discharge their functions properly. [More…]
Following that situation the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate has argued that the amendment proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party is not acceptable for a variety of reasons which the Labor Party itself included in the amendment to the motion for the second reading that has been carried by the Senate. [More…]
The last one, in respect of which I feel that I must support the move of members of the Democratic Labor Party in this instance, as undoubtedly they have taken this policy from the Country Party, reads: [More…]
This is the second occasion on which the motion presented by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been discussed in the period set aside for general business. [More…]
In those circumstances the Democratic Labor Party has produced its proposition in these terms, as moved by Senator McManus in his motion: [More…]
The whole thinking of the Democratic Labor Party is that whether our propositions are correct does not depend merely on assessing the condition of one industry, but on really assessing the condition of that industry in relation to the whole rural sector, the tariff and taxation policies of Australia, and all those other things which influence the economy of any part of Australian life. [More…]
For these reasons I commend the proposal of the Democratic Labor Party to the Senate. [More…]
He may believe that the problems in the European Economic Community, to which Dr Mansholt referred, and Dr Mansholt’s suggestion that a complete review of agriculture was needed in that part of the world, are appropriate to the Australian position and in line with the royal commission proposed by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Is it a fact that a political under-the-counter agreement has been reached between the Government Parties and the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the production of nuclear weapons, avoiding parliamentary discussion and the subsequent public outcry against the manufacture of such weapons in this country? [More…]
Following on the question asked a few minutes ago by Senator Keeffe, will the Leader of the Government in the Senate confirm that there has not been one word of discussion on the question of atomic development between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Government? [More…]
Democratic Labor Party senators interjected - about the misuse of VJP aircraft by the Leader of the Opposition in the other place (Mr Whitlam) and by Labor members. [More…]
As was pointed out by the Democratic Labor Party, the aircraft do not leave according to schedule. [More…]
But the Australian Democratic Labor Party feels that the amendment is not adequate to deal with the present situation. [More…]
In order to allow time for such negotiation and discussion the Democratic Labor Party moves the following further amendment: [More…]
1 said earlier that my Party would not dissent from the proposition stated in the amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party which calls for a National Health Insurance Commission financed from graduated contributions because for a long time the Democratic Labor Party’s policy has been for a comprehensive national insurance policy on a contributory basis to cover sickness, accident, unemployment, death of a breadwinner, and old age. [More…]
Until the time when the Democratic Labor Party’s proposition can be accepted we of that Party accept the present situation in which hospital and medical costs are covered by private, voluntary insurance schemes, with Commonwealth contributions for hospital treatment. [More…]
lt may be difficult because the Australian Labor Party has a proposed amendment which is eliminated by the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
So I ask honourable senators to support the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Patty has moved an amendment to the motion for the second reading of the Bill. [More…]
Although I believe that the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party is one that could bring action, I plead with members of that Party not to force the issue. [More…]
I think this is inherent in the amendment moved by Senator McManus on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party seeking more time to come to an agreement with the members qf the medical profession. [More…]
I, and other members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party did not intend, because of the importance of this legislation and the desirability of its principles being considered, to speak specifically to the principles of the Bill which Senator McManus adequately covered but, as I say, a situation has developed which makes it important that the Democratic Labor Party should be heard at this stage of the debate. [More…]
Senator McManus, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, welcomed the Bill in that it marked a substantial advance in the provision of health and medical benefits and treatment for the Australian public. [More…]
The proposal of the Democratic Labor Party is that in view of the fact that there is still a difference of opinion in branches of the medical profession, between general practitioners and the other branches of the profession, this legislation should be delayed until the holding of a most significant meeting which the Australian Medical Association has convened in a last endeavour to reconcile the varying views and which could well result in a common proposal finally emerging for consideration by the Government and for incorporation in the legislation. [More…]
That is only about 10 or 12 days from the present time, and I, and the Democratic Labor Party, can see no reason why this legislation should not be held over until that most important meeting is held. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is now asked to consider 30 amendments at virtually no notice. [More…]
I understand that, but as a matter of fact, these 30 amendments were presented to the Democratic Labor Party, and to other honourable senators in this place, possibly only 2 hours ago. [More…]
Does it concede the right - not only the right, but the responsibility - of the 4 members of the Democratic Labor Party, whose vote may be decisive, to examine all these amendments in detail? [More…]
But these are the courses that the Democratic Labor Party will have to consider and is considering at this stage. [More…]
Only the other night in this place an amendment was circulated very late by the Democratic Labor Party to amend the Estate Duty Assessment Bill. [More…]
Senator Turnbull, who has supported the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has suggested that if our amendment were defeated he would move in the Committee stage that the Committee forthwith report progress and ask leave to sit again on a later day or some days later. [More…]
We would support such a proposal, and at least in that respect we would expect the cooperation of the Australian Labor Party if for no other purpose than that its own amendments could be considered adequately, not only by members of the Democratic Labor Party but also by all members of the Senate who have not as yet had the opportunity to consider them in detail. [More…]
However, this kind of proposal is included in the general social policy of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Firstly, I wish to deal with the appeal of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the Senate to withhold the passage of this legislation until such time as the result of the meeting of the Australian Medical Association on 2nd and 3rd June is known. [More…]
1 believe that the appeal of the Democratic Labor Party fails on this ground. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party proposed an amendment which has 3 paragraphs. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is suggesting that this Parliament should adjourn this Bill and wait at the behest of a conference to say when it shall go on with the legislation. [More…]
It is true, as the Democratic Labor Party and Senator Turnbull pointed out, that these amendments did not come here until fairly late in the evening. [More…]
1 hope that the Committee of the whole - the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Country Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the independent senator - will look at these amendments with a completely objective view to see whether this Bill cannot be amended further and improved. [More…]
Those are the reasons why the Australian Labor Party does nol support the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Parly. [More…]
As Senator Byrne indicated the Democratic Labor Party proposed its amendment in good faith. [More…]
We acknowledge that and we do not want to see the Bill delayed, so I suggest to the Senate that it reject the amendment which has been moved by the Democratic Labor Party and write in the general principle by supporting our amendment. [More…]
I will speak a Utile later concerning the amendment which has been moved by the Democratic Labor Party but before I get on to that 1 want to refer to some individual points which were raised by honourable senators. [More…]
I want to speak much more fully to the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party but in these last 2 minutes I want to stress that I believe that in this Bill we have legislation which is of the utmost benefit to the people of Australia, legislation which is carrying out one more promise made by the Prime Minister during the last election campaign. [More…]
I shall give full reasons why I oppose the amendment of the Democratic Labor Party and I have some very detailed points which I want to make because I think it is important that the whole Senate should know them. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion far the disallowance of the regulation. [More…]
I also said the Government opposed the amendment which had been moved by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, that I had quite an amount of information to give regarding that amendment but that I would give it when the Senate met this morning. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
Whilst the Opposition plays an important and indispensible part in a democratic system of government, it is not required, to the same measure and extent as the Government is, to give an account to the public of its stewardship. [More…]
While there may have been some doubts originally and while I claim that the publication which was distributed was an unauthorised publication, it is obvious from the discussion we have had today - I include in that the submissions of Senator McClelland which have been supported by honourable senators on the Government side and by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - that there is need for such an amendment because although there may not be power in the Act to spread political propaganda, that has been done possibly without authority. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not have equal access to a lot of other things, such as trips abroad and the use of VIP aircraft, but these benefits are available. [More…]
I am sorry that the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party cannot see the position in the same way as I do. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party stated that it had not been advised of the amendment by either side. [More…]
The argument of the Democratic Labor Party is that if we have a fixed period and the rate is upgraded then the doctors will raise their fees too, but is not the purpose of the review to make it an equitable and just upgrading? [More…]
But it was open to members of the Democratic Labor Party to refuse leave if they thought fit. [More…]
But I would be distressed to think that there was some suggestion that Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, was subjected to discourtesy in this matter, because it related to circumstances in which the President was involved and in which the Opposition also was involved, in an indirect way. [More…]
It is not my desire to engage in tedious repetition on this proposed amendment, but I would like to indicate that the case submitted by Senator McClelland of the Opposition, who has moved the proposed amendment and has been supported by Senator Greenwood and Senator Murphy, is so strong that the members of the Democratic Labor Party find no difficulty in supporting it. [More…]
If the desire of the Democratic Labor Party is to assist the less privileged in our society - those with families who face hardship - it must on reflection accept the amendment despite the fact that we cannot deny that there may be a wealthy person, not covered at present, who will get benefits. [More…]
In the face of the enunciation of political philosophies,I should have expected that there would be some consistency from the Government and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment. [More…]
In connection with the forthcoming visit to Australia of the Soviet Minister for Agriculture, is it known whether he will endeavour to use his possible powers of persuasion on members of the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party to urge them to cease their objection to the partial lifting of the ban on the export of merino rams? [More…]
In addressing himself to this question Senator Byrne, 1 think from loyalty to the first speaker for the Democratic Labor Party, said that he saw something different in this proposed amendment from the amendment in respect of which he fought so hard for parliamentary control rather than ministerial control. [More…]
ls it a fact also that the Leader of the Australian Labor Parly, the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party and (he Deputy Leader of the Country Parly arrived at the Ripponlea [More…]
After passing from the parliamentary scene he was elected President of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in 1955 and he remained the President of that Party until he passed away. [More…]
I thank sincerely the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Anderson) for having made reference to the recent death of the former Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and also for his expression of condolence to be conveyed to the widow and family of the late Mr Joshua. [More…]
Mr Robert Joshua was a member of the House of Representatives in this Parliament and from the time of the establishment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which was originally known in Victoria as the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist), was [More…]
Mr Joshua has stood as the Democratic Labor Party candidate for the electorate of Ballaarat at every House of Representatives election which has been held since 1955. and he always secured a strong vote in a seat the result of which on each and every occasion has been determined by DLP preferences. [More…]
Mr joshua is a former State President of the Victorian Branch of the Democratic Labor Party, and he served on the Democratic Labor Party’s Central Executive continuously until last year. [More…]
But I express regret and deplore very deeply the fact that I newspaper which circulates in all States of Australia, and which carries a name which is symbolic of fair play, decency and mateship, contained a very brief news item on Mr Joshua’s death, in the course of which it said, in effect, that he was leader of the Democratic Labor Party only because he embraced a religious faith which was different from that of others on the Parry’s Executive. [More…]
Bob Joshua was leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party from its inception because he was a man of great virtue, a man of exceptional qualities and a man with leadership qualities which commended themselves to those who had the choice of selecting a leader. [More…]
It is true that Mr Joshua did not serve in the Senate, but although we have no voice in the House of Representatives, I ami pleased to know that a similar expression of condolence was made in that House this afternoon, for which we in the Democratic Labor Party are grateful. [More…]
I wish to speak because Mr Joshua was a Victorian, and I had a great deal of association wilh him both in the period when I was an official of the Australian Labor Party and later on when I became an official of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As President of the Australian Democratic Labor Party for many years he was known particularly well to Victorian citizens. [More…]
Indeed, 1 believe it was Colonel Joshua who set the foundations for achieving the strength which we must all agree the Democratic Labor Party holds in Australia today. [More…]
We in the Democratic Labor Party feel great sympathy with the point of view presented by Senator McClelland. [More…]
As this Bill will go lo another place and then come back here the Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to vote for the Bill as it now stands, having heard the Minister’s explanation. [More…]
I am surprised that the Deputy Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) expressed opposition to the amendment. [More…]
Under those circumstances J would hope - possibly a faint hope - that the Democratic Labor Party would change its attitude to the amendment and that honourable senators generally would vote in accordance with the wish expressed by the amendment. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will not support the amendment. [More…]
I should like to indicate thc attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party towards this amendment. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not support this amendment for the reason which I indicated in my approach to the previous proposal. [More…]
As the inclusion of all paramedical ancillary services are being considered by the Government, the Democratic Labor Pary does not see any reason why the services of physiotherapists should be included in this Bill. [More…]
We were told thai we are living in a democratic society in which people are free to express their dissent, that all people are equal inside I his society in their right and ability to put forward whatever doctrine they choose to advocate. [More…]
For as long as this practice continues no one can seriously or honestly claim that Australia is a democratic society or urge the people to follow legitimate channels of dissent, when they know that when the social misfits in ASIO become aware that they hold opinions which are not popular, and that knowledge is passed to their prospective employers, they will be denied the occupation of their choosing. [More…]
In this morning’s issue of the ‘Australian’ is a brief report of the tributes paid in the House of Representatives and in the Senate to the late Mr Robert Joshua a former member of the House of Representatives and President of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
They have no doubt had their opportunities of making their submissions when this matter was before the other House and prior to that, and that being the case 1, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party in this Senate, say that this legislation has our blessing. [More…]
Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party spoke and indicated support for the Bill. [More…]
This afternoon 1 heard an interjection from a member of the Democratic Labor Party, pointing out that in Queensland there is a government department that assists in providing the necessary Australian capital to set up small businesses and small operators generally. [More…]
These three methods are all democratic methods and can be quite effective providing they are properly planned, on behalf of the economy and the people of Australia. [More…]
As Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I desire to inform the Senate that it is my intention to move a motion concerning this matter, copies of which will be circulated shortly. [More…]
If the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) wishes lo move a motion, there will be no objection to that being dealt with cognately. [More…]
My own Party, through me, has put forward this proposal and we have heard a proposal suggested by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
They just will nol tolerate it and if we do not see that this democratic system works then it will be replaced. [More…]
Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has indicated that he wishes to speak. [More…]
One has to lake into consideration also that the 60 senators include the Presiding Officer and the Chairman of Committees, 5 Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Lender of the Opposition, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and 3 Whips. [More…]
19.331 - On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Parly I move: [More…]
This will continue to occur in democratic countries throughout the world. [More…]
I am opposed to the proposal outlined by the Australian Democratic Labor Party because it accepts the adoption of a system of committees over a 12-month period. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has supported and stated publicly in policy speeches that it supports the development of the Australian aircraft industry. [More…]
We were supported by the Democratic Labor Party and had the numbers to have that motion resolved. [More…]
Would the Australian Government alford recognition to the German Democratic Republic, if the British and United States governments were to do so. [More…]
Does the Government believe it practical, in the current situation, to refuse recognition of the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not support the amendment. [More…]
I heard my friend from the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, say earlier tonight that he also classified himself in this category. [More…]
For this reason the Austraiian Democratic Labor Party in common with other honourable senators and honourable members in another place welcomes the development and the assistance which is now provided, though we may well deplore the terms and conditions under which it has been made available. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, as Queenslanders, and going beyond our position as Queenslanders, commend the action of the Government in its fortification of this project. [More…]
This project is highly commended by Queensland members of the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate. [More…]
My colleagues in the Australian Democratic Labor Party are warmly in support of it. [More…]
Senator BYRNE (Queensland) 1 10.35] - On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I indicate to the Senate that we support the Bill, lt is rather like the quality of mercy; it blesses him that gives and him that takes. [More…]
At some time in the history of every democratic country that I know of there has been a movement of interest rates either up or down as an instrument of the fiscal policy of that country. [More…]
– The Australian Democratic Labor Party has been very concerned over this matter. [More…]
That is my suggestion to the members of the Democratic Labor Party who said that they do not wan; to do things piecemeal. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this measure. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill which is to provide for a readjustment of electoral allowances for members of the House of Representatives and a small readjustment in the case of senators. [More…]
For those reasons the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
Not only should the Government have u deputy leader, but he should be provided with the facilities and amenities which would be provided in any other democratic parliament in the world. [More…]
I look to people like Senator Greenwood, Senator Wright - one of the great protagonists of the Senate - Senator Cotton and others who should sustain the very strong belief of the people of Australia that the Senate has a very great role to perform in the democratic government of this country. [More…]
Whether the position be that of Leader of the Government, the Deputy Leader of my own Party, myself, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or any others here, we know that the position presents tremendous tasks of the utmost responsibility. [More…]
The representative of the Democratic Labor Party who spoke earlier in the debate mentioned the amount of research that has been carried out by the Japanese. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the International Monetary Agreements Bill. [More…]
I repeat that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Senator McManus has made an apologetic speech explaining why the Democratic Labor Party is retreating from the attitude adopted when the matter was first brought before the House. [More…]
Why was it that the Democratic Labor Party supported the request for the amendment that was moved by the Opposition? [More…]
It was on these bases that the Democratic Labor Party supported the Opposition, which does not intend to retreat from its original stand on this matter because we still say that the legislation as it will appear if this motion is carried will still be discriminatory and still be unfair, anomalous and unjust. [More…]
As one who supported Senator McClelland’s proposed amendment, I indicate that the amendment foreshadowed by the Minister for Housing (Senator Dame Annabelle Rankin), who represents the Minister for Health in this chamber, is acceptable to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
wish to indicate on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that we have no objection to this Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party favours this legislation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill for the reasons 1 have given, lt supports the legislation not because charily will bc extended to a section of the community which needs it but because we will be giving the community an opportunity to grow and develop into a more worthwhile community which will be lo the well being of each and every one of us. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Parly, too, supports the Bill, and it is very pleased indeed that the Commonwealth has decided to direct its attention and resources lo assisting to solve the very serious problem of providing an adequate supply of teachers. [More…]
Before the Senate there are 3 proposals - those put forward by Senator Murphy, those put forward by the Democratic Labor Party and those put forward by the Government. [More…]
I believe, as senators have learnt on select committees, that it is a good thing for members of the Government, the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party, and Senator Turnbull, to work together. [More…]
I think that I like the Opposition’s motion best and then the Democratic Labor Party’s motion. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party tends to arrive at practically the same decision, only it seeks partially to introduce the system and then ultimately to develop it to fulfilment. [More…]
The Labor Party has a system whereby its members are, as has been suggested, subject to ihe democratic decision of their fellow members, whereas there is a tendency in other political parlies for the members to be subject to the will of one man whom they elect. [More…]
The feeling I have about the proposal of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is that it is an attempt to go only part of the way towards the establishment of a committee system. [More…]
I have not gone through them in detail, but I think the Democratic Labor Party’s formal proposal in relation to the mechanics of a committee system follows closely the Opposition’s proposal. [More…]
In the initial period the support was not confined to my Party but came also from Government members, members of the Democratic Labor Party and Independents. [More…]
But the proposition just put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party cannot stand with the proposition which has already been adopted by the Senate. [More…]
We have heard complaints this evening that the stage we are reaching in the consideration of the motion which has been put forward by Senator Gair on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party will create a farce. [More…]
If we had a situation in which the Democratic Labor Party, for the purpose of consideration of this matter, was represented on the. [More…]
I can only say that I will regard myself as having been deceived in this matter if we are not permitted to take a vote on the motion put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party’s argument is that we should not vote on the Democratic Labor Party motion because we have already voted on something else. [More…]
Having said that, I want to speak on a very pertinent point in relation to the motion moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party motion even if it were the best motion conceived by man. [More…]
I said that I do not subscribe to the view expressed in the last part of the honourable senator’s question and 1 believe, as does the Government, that the Senate has a very valuable part to play in our democratic processes and, indeed, in our method of government. [More…]
Does the Minister representing the Attorney-General believe that the right of freedom of speech of members of parliament and the democratic rights of individuals are being eroded when a member of parliament who makes a statement supporting the policy of his federal leader is tried and suspended from his party and is not permitted to attend a meeting of that parliamentary party although he has appealed against his expulsion? [More…]
I support the Bill and also the amendment which has been supported by Senator Gair on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Parly. [More…]
That was the view expressed to me by representatives of the dairying industry from all States who took the opportunity to present to me, as representing the Australian Democratic Labor Party, their view of the present situation in the industry and of what should be done in future. [More…]
Very briefly, the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports all these measures because they are necessary for the welfare of the dairying industry. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
It does not matter whether the Government is formed by the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party or the Australian Democratic Labor Party; the fact is that it is advised by ils legal advisers. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has examined the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Bill. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party have reached the stage of having to say to the Government: ‘We are sorry, but we told you so’. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party warned the Government in 1966. [More…]
The marchers who went there had no fixed political thoughts, lt was recognised by the Press, by radio commentators and, far more importantly, by the 10,000 farmers involved, that the only politician who spoke sense to them was Senator Frank McManus of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator McManus did not endeavour to make political capital out of the situation although the Democratic Labor Party had predicted the situation that would develop and perhaps was in a more favourable position to make political capital than any other parry. [More…]
They spent their time abusing the Democratic Labor Party for the predictions it was making and for saying that we were afraid of the consequences of the policy of expansion in which they were indulging. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party could not possibly accept the amendment Senator Cant moved. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party similarly supports this measure. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Immediately the terms of the proposed legislation became known we in the Democratic Labor Party were submerged with protests from people who were interested in workers’ compensation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has given notice of motion in relation to rural industries. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
In addition to the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been asking questions and speaking about the necessity to keep this organisation as intact as possible, having regard to the work available to be done. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has already indicated its attitude to the type of amendment that is now proposed. [More…]
I rise to speak against this measure and indicate that my colleagues of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and I will vote against the Bill. [More…]
If this is the new look in Labor leadership, then it is revealed as having no basis of consistency or principle nor any respect for historical democratic tradition and practice. [More…]
We in the Democratic Labor Party have been saying for some time now that the time is near - indeed, the time is overdue - when there should be some reconsideration of the financial arrangements between the Commonwealth and States. [More…]
The policy of the Democratic Labor Party is to help these people, not to further disadvantage them, which will be the effect of the Bills should they be passed. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party are opposed to the legislation, not because we are opposed to the States receiving additional finance - I want to make that clear. [More…]
Senator Gair gave a reason which might seem very good for the opening of the Democratic Labor Party’s political campaign in Queensland. [More…]
There is nothing greater than the effect on Queensland as the root cause of the opposition of the Democratic Labor Party to the measure. [More…]
If the charge of opportunism can be thrown at the Labor Party then that same charge of opportunism may be thrown at the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suppose that with the new doctrine being enunciated by Democratic Labor Party senators to justify their present stand, what is on the record can be ignored if it does not suit them. [More…]
Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party are now adopting. [More…]
Although they are preaching the iniquities of the receipts duty there has been no suggestion from either the Austraiian Labor Party or the Democratic Labor Party as to how that money is to be made up. [More…]
II is a view which, in other circumstances on other issues, the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party would urge on the Government. [More…]
I think it should also be recognised - and I think this is an aspect to which neither the Australian Labor Party nor the Democratic Labor Party has adverted - that since November 1969 receipts duties have in fact been paid to the States by the persons liable to pay them under the old State legislation. [More…]
But the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party have maintained absolute silence as to what they were ultimately proposing to do. [More…]
I say that the Labor parties - the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party - have been guilty of constructive deception in not saying until now that they would oppose this legislation. [More…]
Of course Senator Gair was not here in the early par: of this year so he did not have any opportunity in this place to make a statement, but we certainly had the acting Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator McManus. [More…]
But he said nol a word to indicate that the Democratic Labor Party was proposing to oppose this measure. [More…]
There is nothing there to suggest that the Democratic Labor Party was going to take the view which it has now adopted. [More…]
Whilst 1 know that the Secretary of the Democratic Labor Party usually loyally follows his leader, it may be that he said something a little different from what his Leader said. [More…]
For the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Part to have allowed a situation to develop where they gave no statement that that would oppose the legislation, in my opinion, consolidated the view that what Government promised Government would perform. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Pary says airily that something has to be done; it can come out of a surplus. [More…]
He suggested that, because the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Parly were not prepared to accept this legislation at this stage, we were trying to make political capital. [More…]
1 now deal wilh the history of the tax to show why we of the Democratic Labor Party, irrespective of anybody who may have joined us more recently in our opposition, oppose the legislation. [More…]
A situation has developed in which many people may have presumed, as Senator Greenwood suggested, that this tax would be imposed, but they certainly could never have presumed from the statements that have been made by the Democratic Labor Party that we favoured this type of taxation in any shape or form. [More…]
lt is all right for the canaries of the Democratic Labor Party to giggle their heads off; that is what they enjoy doing. [More…]
Even members of the Democratic Labor Party have indicated in public that something ought to be done about the award of costs under this enactment, and here is a very reasoned proposal to do something about the awarding of costs in this jurisdiction. [More…]
I note that the Government assisted members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party when they appealed to the Court of Disputed Returns against the election of Senator McClelland to this chamber, but the Government did not see fit to assist the Tramway Association when it had to go to the High Court to defend the decision of those whom the Commonwealth itself has appointed to the Commission. [More…]
We have 50% more than the Democratic Labor Party has. [More…]
The construction which has been placed on the Standing Orders in this instance is a matter which deeply involves the democratic processes of this chamber. [More…]
A problem arises on account of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and Senator Turnbull, who was a member of a party constituted bv himself but is now an independent senator. [More…]
Where a decision is made for an appointment of a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party hat v would be done, as wilh the others, by the Leader of the Party. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is entitled to move an amendment but I would suggest that if it is lost the members of that Party do not try to frustrate the carriage of my motion which is reasonable. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment fails, let the motion go forward and let us have the committees without there being any appearance of that Party trying to prevent them coming into operation. [More…]
We propose that the second non-Government party, which is the official title given to the Democratic Labor Party for certain purposes and recognition in this Parliament, should be entitled to serve on 6 of the 7 committees and that in the particular and current instance, Senator Turnbull, who is now sitting as an Independent, be entitled to sit on 1 committee as a strict written-in entitlement. [More…]
That is the Democratic Labor Party - the appointment shall be made by the Leader of that Party: [More…]
He has an entitlement only if the Democratic Labor Party and he agree that he shall be on a committee. [More…]
On the contrary the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment specifically writes in an entitelment for the minority group, Senator Turnbull, to serve on a committee, and only the question of which committee comes into consideration. [More…]
For those reasons Senator Murphys proposal is nol acceptable to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
At that stage we had the advantage of having the notice of motion and also a view expressed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on what it proposed to move. [More…]
We were equally concerned wilh the lack of a proposal to p- it the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party on the committees. [More…]
It is equally important that the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party should have responsibility, in the same way as the Leader of the Government and the Leader of the Opposition have, in relation to appointments to committees. [More…]
1 refer to this because the Government Parties have expressed the view that they would support the proposals of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In our judgment, no doubt can exist that the Australian Democratic Labor Party should not be required to have any responsibility outside the members of its own Party. [More…]
Where the question of an independent senator or another minortiy group, if honourable senators wish to express it that way, is involved, the decision should not be tied in any way at all to the Australian Democratic Labor Party but a provision should be written into the motion to protect the interests of the minority group. [More…]
To the extent therefore that the amendment moved by Senator Byrne in our view tends to do that more than the proposal moved by the Leader of the Opposition, I would indicate that, whilst there may be some personal expression from the Government level, the Government Parties would tend to support the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The proposition presented to us for consideration originally by the Australian Democratic Labor Party was preferable to that which was suggested originally by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
However it is my intention to support the proposal of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 interpret this motion to mean that if there were a difference between the Democratic Labor Party and the senator concerned it would then come before the Senate for a decision. [More…]
For instance, there may be individual senators who may have certain qualifications and the Democratic Labor Party may feel that a person should not be on one committee but that he should be on other committees because of his special qualifications. [More…]
Mr President, the Democratic Labor Party has asked me to speak on its behalf in regard to Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes because he was a fellow Victorian and because I knew him well. [More…]
Each Committee shall consist of 8 Senators, 4 to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 3 to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition the Senate, one to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Partyto each of 4 of the said Committees, and one to be appointed by any minority group or groups, or Independent or Independents to one of the said Committees. [More…]
The particular Committees in respect of which the Australian Democratic Labor Party, or any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents make appointments shall be determined by agreement between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents and, in the absence of agreement duly notified to the President, the question as to the representation on any particular committee as between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the minority group or groups, or Independent or Independents shall be determined by the Senate. [More…]
Each Standing Committee shall consist of 8 senators, 4 to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 3 to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, I to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to each of 6 of the said Committees, and I to be appointed by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents to one of the said committees. [More…]
The particular Standing Committees in respect of which the Australian Democratic Labor Party, or any minority group or group or Independent or Independents mate appointments shall be determined by agreement between the Australian Demo- ticic Labor Party and any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents and. [More…]
in the absence of agreement duly notified to the President, the question as to the representation on any particular standing committee as between the Australian Democratic Labor Parly and the minority group or groups or Independent or Independents shall be determined by the Senate. [More…]
Is it a fact that the Leader of the AustralianLabor Party, the Leader of the Democratic Labour Party and the Deputy Leader of the Country Party arrived at Ripponlea ABC studios to take part in the programme and were only then advised that the programme had been cancelled. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will persist in its demand that such an inquiry bc set on foot to prepare Australian rural industry for the serious problems of the future. [More…]
The Australian Country Party and the Liberal Party voted against that amendment as also did the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
There is some merit in the motion proposed by the Democratic Labor Party, but there are other things at which we should be looking. [More…]
Before I do that, I think it would be proper for me to have discussions with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
Each Committee shall consist of 8 Senators, 4 to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 3 to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to each of 4 of the said Committees, and one to be appointed by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents to one of the said Committees. [More…]
The particular Committees in respect of which the Australian Democratic Labor Party, or any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents make appointments shall be determined by agreement between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents and, in the absence of agreement duly notified to the President, the question as to the representation on any particular committee as between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the minority group or groups, or Independent or Independents shall be determined by the Senate. [More…]
The Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) may wish to make a comment. [More…]
I speak on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Each Standing Committee shall consist of 8 senators, 4 to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 3 to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, 1 to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to each of 6 of the said Committees, and 1 to be appointed by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents to one of the said Committees. [More…]
The particular Standing Committees in respect of which the Australian Democratic Labor Party, or any minority group or groups or Independents or Independents make appointments shall be determined by agreement between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents and, in the absence of agreement duly notified to the President, the question as to the representation on any particular standing committee as between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the minority group or groups or Independent or Independents shall be determined by the Senate. [More…]
Actually, there was a motion which emanated from the Australian Democratic Labor Party regarding the limitation on the number of committees immediately to be established. [More…]
Because of the serious economic harm that could come to Australia from the threatened national strike next week and because of the widespread difficulties and loss of wages it would cause, will the Leader of the Government in the Senate suggest to the Prime Minister that the Australian Broadcasting Commission and commercial radio and television operators be asked to make time available to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Whitlam, and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, to make an appeal to all employees to resist the call for strike action, which is intended to be a protest against the Commonwealth Budget, as such action would not only harm Australians generally but would also delay the economic good effects that most reliable commentators expect to flow from the Commonwealth Budget? [More…]
I propose to have a conference with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) to see whether we can get some ideas on how we should react to this programme and then I propose to bring the matter on early next week for discussion by the Senate. [More…]
I feel the Senate could work more satisfactorily and with better results without interfering with our democratic rights in this very important forum if there were a stricter application by the Chair to points of relevancy and tedious repetition. [More…]
I rose to indicate the willingness and readiness of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to confer. [More…]
1 rise fairly early in the debate, speaking on behalf of the Democratic Labor Part)’, to indicate the attitude of my Party to the motion for disallowance of this regulation. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party is that in the circumstances of this case the motion for disallowance should not be supported and that the regulation should stand. [More…]
Can the Prime Minister explain to the Senate the reasons for the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party being ranked above the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Leader ofthe Opposition in the Senate at the last two State functions at Parliament House, Canberra. [More…]
The Leader of the Democratic Labor Parly was seated at the head table at both functions in his capacity as the Leader of a recognised political party in the Parliament. [More…]
Unfortunately this principle of the appointment of standing committees was accompanied by some difference of opinion between the Opposition, the Government and members of the Democratic Labor Parly as to the number of committees and the time for their constitution. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is particularly enthusiastic that this subject should come under scrutiny by the appropriate committee. [More…]
I quote from the policy speech of the Democratic Labor Party in 1 969. [More…]
For those reasons, addressing myself as the Leader of the Government did to the general question of the co-existence of standing committees and select committees, I say that it has been the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party right from the inception of this proposal that the matter should be approached with prudence and restraint. [More…]
Having listened to the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Iven net h Anderson), Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and then to the Minister for Works, Senator Wright. [More…]
I think that Senator Byrne from the Democratic Labor Party related his remarks to the onus of proof provisions in the Repatriation Act. [More…]
It seems to me that the principal reason why the Government and the Democratic Labor Party object to this proposition now proposed is because it comes from Senator Murphy and it is not a Government proposition or a Democratic Labor Party proposition. [More…]
I come now to what was said by Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In support of our contention that a standing committee of the Senate should be utilised to inquire into this matter I propose to refer to one or two remarks by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, on 28th May 1968, at which time he said: [More…]
The other remark to which I refer was made by Senator Byrne, who spoke on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Yet all the time members of the Democratic Labor Party drag up every kind of excuse and hypocrisy in order to prevent it being done. [More…]
He pointed out that during the previous election campaign the Democratic Labor Party had suggested that there should be a national organisation dealing with this subject. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has a sound excuse, I suppose, because it has a vested interest in opposing committees in this Senate. [More…]
Honourable senators know that there are only 4 members of the Democratic Labor Party in the Senate and because they have this insistence upon serving on virtually every committee in order to maintain their status they have a vested interest in holding down the number of select committees. [More…]
Whatever may be the problems of the Government or the Opposition there is a peculiar and special vested interest of the members of the Democratic Labor Party in holding down the number of select committees. [More…]
He is well aware that had it not been for the action of the Democratic Labor Party the Government would not have changed its policy on this matter so quickly. [More…]
He certainly would be a very long way to the left of the Democratic Labor Party or of honourable senators sitting opposite. [More…]
Our Government is so far to the right that, by comparison with it and the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Goldwater looks like a conscientious objector. [More…]
We trust that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will assist us in opposing the sales tax. [More…]
I do not think that interjection by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party should go unnoticed. [More…]
They should not be subjected to criticism by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party without it being noted. [More…]
lt is interesting to note that we do not hear from the Government and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party attacks upon those leaders of the Liberal and Country Parties in the Stales who refuse to take action to pass complementary legislation in order to curb the inflation in this country. [More…]
We have a Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Let us see how democratic its members are. [More…]
That the Committee consist of six Senators, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, two to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and one to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The effect of that amendment would be that on the committee there would be 5 senators - 2 from the Government side, 2 from the Opposition and 1 appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
2 would come from the Opposition side and 1 would come from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I merely rise to speak for the Democratic Labor Party and to say that we support and welcome this Bill and the proposition which is involved in it. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I welcome this Bill. [More…]
I do not know about the honourable senator’s Party, but I can tell him that my Party is a very democratic body. [More…]
Only so much rein is given in this peculiarly democratic position where all are peers and all are .equals. [More…]
I rise merely to say that the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have been told that they may vote freely on all the issues that are to come up for decision, as, I understand, is the case with other senators; but all the members of my Party agree with what is set out in this proposal. [More…]
For that reason, whilst we members of the Democratic Labor Party have no desire to obstruct any co-operation that may be felt desirable, we believe that this proposal is the right way to deal with the matter and we are prepared to vote for it. [More…]
Whatever he may think, I hope that Australians will always remember and respect the fact that we have a democratic parliamentary institution in this country to which all of us should give our utmost support. [More…]
My motion contained the proposal that on the committee there should be 3 senators, 1 nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 1 nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and 1 nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In essence Senator Murphy’s amendment proposes that whilst agreeing with the proposal for the establishment of the committee, the number should be altered to provide for 2 senators nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 2 nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and 1 nominated by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Subsequent speakers on the Government side and certainly from the Australian Democratic Labor Party spoke in the same vein as I did. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has already made an announcement that one of its members will be appointed to a committee set up to make an investigation of all aspects and problems of physically and mentally handicapped people. [More…]
The general principles were discussed and on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I expressed the feelings of the Party as to the principles that should be applied in the operation of the standing committees and as to the nature of the references that should be made to them. [More…]
I say that because Senator Byrne, speaking for the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has again affirmed that that Party would support a proposal for a select committee. [More…]
I could probably table a list, equally as interesting, of people associated with the Moratorium Campaign, including the names of relatives of Government senators, active and prominent members of the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and even a few members of the Democratic Labor Party who have not been ashamed to associate themselves with the Campaign. [More…]
Evans, that great upholder of democratic practices as long as no one is allowed to indulge in them - I am not condemning him; he is in another place and he can answer if he wishes - in confrontation with my colleague Senator McClelland. [More…]
Honourable senators from the splinter party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, opposed the motion. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has made up its mind to vote against the defeat of the Government on social services, because members of that Party also want to see pensioners die so that they will not be about the place needing additional pensions. [More…]
Normally the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party upon a matter so important as the Budget would have been given by its Leader, Senator Gair. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party cannot support the amendment which has been moved by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party intends in these circumstances to move its own amendment. [More…]
1 foreshadow that at a later stage I shall move, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party: [More…]
Honourable senators will observe that while the amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party, to which 1 will address myself, is purely destructive and contains no constructive proposals to improve the Budget, on the contrary the amendment which will be moved later by the Democratic Labor Party seeks to offer constructive remedies for those defects which in our view exist in the Budget. [More…]
We do not suggest, as the ALP does, a merely negative statement that the system of taxation is no good; we put the constructive proposal that a considerable sum could be reaped from persons who use legal technicalities to evade their responsibilities and so throw those responsibilities onto the backs of others, lt is the intention of the Democratic Labor Party in the Senate to promote these policies because we believe that, from a financial point of view and from a social point of view, they are for the benefit of Australia. [More…]
lt has been suggested that, as a result of the Budget, the Democratic Labor Party might be placed in a difficult situation. [More…]
It is suggested that the Australian Democratic Labor Party should be conned or compelled - whatever term one likes to use - into supporting the Australian Labor Party in order to force an election on the issue of the Budget. [More…]
Those are the views of the Democratic Labor Party on the Budget and upon the important question of the receipts tax. [More…]
We still believe in democratic Socialism. [More…]
T agree with the honourable senator that there has been - this only confirms what we have all believed - a quite definitely established assistance given by the Communists to the North Vietnamese insurgents who are attempting to overrun the democratic government in South Vietnam. [More…]
I believe that if we are to have a proper democratic approach we must have consistency of purpose. [More…]
I am sorry that our comrades from the small Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, are not present. [More…]
In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. [More…]
I venture to suggest that someone who has the reputation of having done a great deal to ensure that there was no recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and did not meet the just requirements of public order and the general welfare in a democratic society is someone who may well be not admitted to this country to carry on in the way in which he obviously has carried on in the United States. [More…]
Anybody who is concerned about democratic government in Australia would be singularly distressed by listening to the debate which has taken place on this motion this afternoon. [More…]
I refer particularly to speeches by members of the Government parties and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
This is the way in which a democratic country works. [More…]
Therefore, apart from the duty I have to address myself to the chamber in order to present the position of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, 1 can claim some minor entitlement in the other role because of the strong Tasmanian connections of my family; my mother and 2 sisters having been born in Tasmania. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party welcomes investigations by the 2 standing committees which have been established. [More…]
.The Democratic Labor Party will not have representation on that Committee. [More…]
But on the Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Industry and Trade our nominee is the leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, and if he cannot attend then possibly some other member of the Party will attend. [More…]
Another important point which must be given consideration is that, as I understand the situation, there is no member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on the Standing Orders Committee nor is Senator Turnbull, who is an independent senator. [More…]
This is a very democratic Party and we put forward our own views. [More…]
Mr Mundey is reported as saying that private property was smashed where arrogant employers ignored the democratic decisions of mass meetings. [More…]
Why should employers take any notice of the democratic decisions of mass meetings? [More…]
It takes the Country Party, which is miles ahead of the Liberal Party these days, it takes the Liberal Party and it takes the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think I was almost in agreement with the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which initiated the debate. [More…]
I am never sure who had the first thought - perhaps the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
If the community condones such contempt, this will be an attack on the institution of Parliament from which judicial powers stem and which we have long regarded as being part of our democratic way of life. [More…]
These statistics prove the need for some improvement in child endowment payments on the lines advocated by the Democratic Labor Party because only increased child endowment will assist these persons. [More…]
The Labor Party was not prepared to support this genuine move by the Democratic Labor Party to take pension rates out of the field of politics. [More…]
For the sake of emphasis 1 shall repeat that there is only one solution to the problem and it is the one which has been recommended by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As most people will be aware, the Democratic Labor Party gives first priority to defence and foreign affairs. [More…]
The London ‘Economist’ has spoken favourably of the Democratic Labor Party’s proposal for the Australian Government to lease a British aircraft carrier for service in the Indian Ocean. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party contends that a complete and immediate examination is required of the whole field of rural industry. [More…]
As announced by Senator McManus the Democratic Labor Party was surprised at the Government’s announced attempt to reintroduce the receipts duty legislation. [More…]
I am more interested in the projected amendment to be moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Employers, the Liberal Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Nationalists and even the Commos have told us how to run the Labor Party. [More…]
has been of great concern to the Democratic Labor Party, particularly as we all know during the House of Representatives election campaign last year, namely, the suggested welcomed accommodation to the Russian naval presence in the Indian Ocean. [More…]
This is the usual annual technical exercise that the Australian Democratic Labor Party goes through. [More…]
Instead we are now faced with an amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party, whose members voted against our amendment, which contains some matters which are no doubt quite good matters. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has limited the action to one kind of cure. [More…]
I took the opportunity of making protestations and voicing condemnation for myself and for my colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party of the inadequacy of increases paid under the heading of social services. [More…]
This is not a new exercise for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party adopt a more optimistic approach in the hope that one day pensions will be removed from politics. [More…]
Notwithstanding the fact that I rose tonight with very little hope of achieving anything or of being able to do anything to remedy social service matters about which the Democratic Labor Party complains, I sincerely appeal to the Government to keep a very close eye on the cost of living and rents particularly as they affect pensioners. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes that if a tribunal is not set up there should be some legislation to provide for an automatic increase in the pension as the base rate is increased. [More…]
Senator Gair has tacked onto the amendment a fifth paragraph, i take it that Senator Gair and the Australian Democratic Labor Party agree that the Senate should carry the 4 expressions of opinion to which I have referred. [More…]
Senator Gair, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, has put forward a fifth expression of opinion which he hopes the Senate will carry. [More…]
However, regardless of what may be the attitude of the majority of the Senate towards Senator Gair’s amendment, we know from the speech he made in the Senate tonight that the Democratic Labor Party is of the opinion that the increases proposed are inadequate, that social service payments generally are inadequate to maintain an acceptable standard of living, that steps should be taken immediately to eliminate poverty, and that a contributory national superannuation system should be established and the means test eliminated. [More…]
Is it in accord with the Commission’s proclaimed political impartiality that Mr Whitlam was invited to attack the Australian Democratic Labor Party and to assure viewers that DLP Senators Gair and McManus would be defeated, and the DLP was given no opportunity to reply? [More…]
The Australian Labor Party has moved one major amendment to the motion for the second reading of the Bill and the Democratic Labor Party has tacked on an extra clause to that amendment but does not indicate opposition to the legislation. [More…]
This prompts me to refer to the proposals of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, whose interest in my speech is obviously profound. [More…]
T suppose all members of the Parliament would be quite happy if social service benefits could be organised in such a way that they did not have to be debated in the Parliament, but I believe that it is wishful thinking on the part of the Democratic Labor Party to put up a suggestion which there is no prospect of any responsible government ever accepting. [More…]
Therefore I oppose the amendment moved by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on that ground. [More…]
I do not think I would have spoken on this Bill, but he gave me a royal mention in saying that when this proposal was first introduced by the late Senator Cole, then Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, back in 1960 I made criticism of it, because many comparisons have been made with an arbitration type system insofar as an arbitration system determines some part of the economy. [More…]
So we come to the suggestion of the Democratic Labor Party, that we set up an independent tribunal to determine what payments should be made in the way of pensions. [More…]
On this side of the chamber a concensus is expressed, in an amendment moved by the Opposition and by the speeches of the representatives of the Australian Democratic Labor Party who have spoken to the Bill and the amendment, that that increase in insufficient. [More…]
Its insufficiency was cited in the amendment proposed to the Budget by Senator McManus on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For years the Australian Democratic Labor Party has pleaded with the Parliament and the nation to try to avoid this position in the future. [More…]
The point of view of the Democratic Labor Party remains strong and persistent. [More…]
1 cannot see that the proposal of the Democratic Labor Party is any different in its projection, of an independent tribunal to determine pensions. [More…]
We commend the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the earnest consideration and, I trust, the support of the Senate. [More…]
We have listened to the case for this being put most adequately by speakers representing the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I must say that I am astounded that the ALP should countenance in its ranks two senators who are paid by the Government to uphold democratic government and our free way of life but who spend their time promoting disloyalty to the ideals and laws of our country. [More…]
A brief outline of Senator Keeffe’s anti-democratic activities must also be of interest to the House. [More…]
It has been said by the Premier of Queensland that it is subversive, disloyal and engaging in undemocratic and anti-democratic activities for the 2 senators to be associated with the Vietnam Moratorium. [More…]
If it is suggested that people who associated themselves with those Moratorium rallies were in any way indulging in anti-democratic activities or any activity which is subversive or disloyal then I think the Liberal Party or the Country Party which makes this charge is going to have a little difficulty in explaining how it is that organisations such as the Catholic Church have allowed their members to be associated with it. [More…]
Is he to be accused of being subversive and disloyal and of engaging in anti-democratic activities? [More…]
That is your perfectly democratic right in this community.’ [More…]
Yet men like Senator Greenwood and others like the Premier of Queensland are setting out to undermine that democratic right in this community. [More…]
Peace does not belong to the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party, the Country Party, the Democratic Labor Party or the Communist Party. [More…]
T rise to indicate on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which 1 lead that we support the Leader of the Government (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson) in his announced programme for this week. [More…]
in any case, if the Government’s plan is given effect the Democratic Labor Party will be making the sacrifice because the first item under the heading of General Business is a motion in the name of Senator Byrne of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That is a very important matter and one which, as all honourable senators know, has occupied the interest of the Democratic Labor Party since it was first established. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party put the matter of defence and foreign affairs very high on the list of priorities in our platform. [More…]
This is the classic practice of those who would try to destroy our democratic way of life. [More…]
Will the Minister for Air tell us whether it is intended in the ordinary application of the rules relating to the use of VIP aircraft that Senate Ministers should be able to use VIP aircraft during the coming Senate election campaign, and that that right would be denied to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, as well as to the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and perhaps his Deputy Leader? [More…]
On the second reading of the Bill the Democratic Labor Party voted against the increased charges and the Opposition did not. [More…]
I therefore support the Bill and inform the Senate that the Government opposes the amendment which has been moved by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Senator Willesee) and it also will oppose the amendment foreshadowed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
One dealt with the present situation implicit in the levying of the new charges, and the other component - that which is now the subject of the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party - dealt rather with something that goes to the causes of it of which the increased imposts are a consequence. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party recognises the fact of the economic situation and the effect the accounts will have on the condition of the Post Office and that the anticipated revenue will go into the Budget. [More…]
If a committee is the appropriate body to undertake this investigation then the Australian Democratic Labor Party certainly thinks the time is opportune to do it. [More…]
For those reasons I second the amendment as proposed by Senator Gair for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party also wants an inquiry to be held. [More…]
But members of the Democratic Labor Party would not support it because they do not want the Bill to be defeated. [More…]
Thereby we will do what we want to do and what members of the Democratic Labor Party have already said they want to do. [More…]
For that reason the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports on this occasion the Bill which is before the chamber. [More…]
A little over 12 months ago when a similar Bill to this was before the Senate the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party was that in view of the fact that a Government interdepartmental committee was investigating this question of the fair distribution of costs between the operators and the Government itself and in view of that inquiry proceeding along the lines indicated by Senator Webster the Bill was in the nature of a holding measure merely to equate costs to charges at that stage. [More…]
In those circumstances the Democratic Labor Party on this occasion is prepared to support this Bill. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party proposes an amendment to the motion for the second reading of the Bill which 1 shall now read to the Senate. [More…]
For the reasons 1 have given we of the Democratic Labor Party support the Bill. [More…]
Senator Byrne moved on behalf of :he Australian Democratic Labor Party an amendment which 1 find interesting. [More…]
I suggest to the Minister that the working group should examine the proposal put forward by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
An amendment has been circulated by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Whilst it was fairly common knowledge before the suspension of the sitting that the Democratic Labor Party would be moving an amendment to the motion that the Bill be read a second time, the amendment had not been circulated. [More…]
In any event the Australian Democratic Labor Party has moved an amendment. [More…]
A member of my Party, Senator Cant, moved that this Bill should be deferred as it was not urgent because the charges do not come into effect until 1st January 1971 and it was entitled to be considered in the light of the amendment which was moved on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Pesumably members of the Democratic Labor Parly thought this matter out, formulated the amendment and considered it. [More…]
The Opposition has been deprived, through the combination of votes of the Government parties and the Democratic Labor Party, of the opportunity of fully considering this amendment and arriving at a decision which might have assisted in carrying out what is behind the approach of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Assuming for the moment that the point raised by the Democratic Labor Party is correct, and wc have not had full opportunity to consider it. [More…]
I regret his suggestion that there may be something behind the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party which his Party would need considerable time to look into. [More…]
I am sorry to have to say that in the past few weeks I have noticed that whenever we of the Democratic Labor Party move an amendment which from the point of view of a considerable number of members of the Australian Labor Party is a good one, it happens that they tell us that while they think there may be some good in it they find that there is some little point which prevents them from voting for it. [More…]
I am sorry that in the case of the members of the Australian Labor Party it appears to me that one of the objections, from their point of view, to this amendment is not its wording but the fact that it was moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I repeat what I said before: lt appears to me that the trouble in respect of this amendment, as in respect of others which we have moved in the last few weeks and in regard to which members of the Australian Labor Party have objected to the wording or said that some little thing has been wrong with the wording, is that they do not vote on issues on their merits: they vote on them according to whether the Democratic Labor Party has moved the amendment or someone else has moved it. [More…]
I point out to the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party that there are 2 rates. [More…]
Mr Deputy President, I take strong exception to the remark made by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party and I ask that it bc withdrawn. [More…]
Whatever contribution I make, I will not need instructions from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Patty had circulated an amendment to the motion for the second reading of the Bill. [More…]
It is an idea that is thrown into the ring by the Democratic Labor Party, an idea that I believe would be unworkable and unwise. [More…]
Having listened to the debate tonight I am of the opinion that some further consideration ought to be given to the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party proposes an amendment to clause 4. [More…]
During the debate on the second reading of the Bill the Democratic Labor Party suggested, and in the amendment we propose, that there should be parity in these 2 charges - the domestic and international charges. [More…]
Murphy) will receive the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Despite what Senator Gair has said 1 do not know precisely what members of the Democratic Labor Party intend to do. [More…]
We are satisfied that because the Democratic Labor Party on every issue has consistently elevated public responsibility to the forefront of its thought and programme of action we will receive corresponding support. [More…]
For the reasons I have indicated the Democratic Labor Party supports this measure, as I say, with regret but in the general acceptance of the necessity to preserve this Budget for such benefits as it does provide. [More…]
The rather sickening interjections from members of the Democratic Labor Party are an indication of what they propose to do later. [More…]
Let me say to members of the Democratic Labor Party that they need not be frightened of a double dissolution. [More…]
I enter the debate merely to say that the Democratic Labor Party will find itself unable to support the proposition which has been advanced by Senator O’Byrne to oppose the third reading of this measure as it relates to sales tax which will affect Qantas Airways Ltd. We support the Bill. [More…]
Therefore, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, I support the Bill [More…]
I regret that the Opposition is unable to support the amendment which I moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
This principle was also embodied in the amendment which the Democratic Labor Party moved to the motion for the second reading of the Bill, lt was spelt out then with the same particularity as it is spelt out in this amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not propose to divide the committee on this matter, lt regrets that the amendment which I moved on behalf of it has not received the support of the Government or of the Opposition, but it has made its point. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party hopes that there will not be a repetitious introduction of this type of legislation in the coming years but that as a consequence of the deliberations of the inter-departmental committee the necessity for annual increases in landing and service charges will be eliminated and the contribution of the airlines will be put on a proper and permanent basis. [More…]
Minister for Civil Aviation (Senator Cotton) was good enough to inform the Senate of the effect of the increases in charges in the amendment moved by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party were to be passed by the Parliament. [More…]
To illustrate the incompetence of the Government in dealing with this problem, I refer to a motion for the appointment of a royal commission which was moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A motion moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been on the notice paper since 14th May but its members are still following along on the fringe of the marches and demonstrations and are not telling primary producers what they are going to do for the farmers. [More…]
There has been no move by the Democratic Labor Party to consummate what it proposed that far back. [More…]
This proposal was put by me, as a representative of the Democratic Labor Parly, some time ago. [More…]
T point out that the Australian Labor Party declared itself opposed to the proposal which I made on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Whatever reason Labor Party senators may have for suggesting that this matter be now referred to one of the parliamentary committees, I do not think they are entitled to pin their action upon the rejection of the proposal for a royal commission or a survey of the whole field of rural industries by experts, which the Democratic Labor Party initiated. [More…]
I do not know whether crocodile tears are being shed or whether the nearness of the election sponsored this proposal, but I am amazed that the Australian Labor Party, after declaring that it proposed to help the Government to kill the Democratic Labor Party’s proposal for a survey into the whole rural field, now states that because that proposal was not carried we ought to adopt some kind of alternative. [More…]
I want a survey to be conducted of the rural industry but I want it conducted in terms of the proposal put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
No, 1 am not seeking publicity for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
At the beginning of his speech Senator O’Byrne referred to a proposal which was put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party early in May for a royal commission. [More…]
/ think the Democratic Labor [More…]
The idea is that it will not come on before the Senate rises for the Senate election and the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party will be able to hide away, dumping the rural industries as usual, not allowing this matter to be debated. [More…]
If members of the Democratic Labor Party want to combine once again with the Liberal Party and the Country Party, let them do so. [More…]
It will race them through the House of Representatives and through this chamber because the Democratic Labor Party once again will vote to gag debate in this chamber on things which embarrasses it. [More…]
Instead the Liberal, Country Party and Democratic Labor Party senators want at all costs to avoid discussion on these matters, as they did in respect of the other proposition. [More…]
Look at what the Democratic Labor Party did. [More…]
Instead the Democratic Labor Party has allowed the matter to remain on the notice paper since 14th May. [More…]
If the DemocraticLabor Party wants to have that discussion resumed or joined with this proposition, we have the numbers to do it. [More…]
That suggestion is open to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We can use the processes of this Senate to have the Democratic Labor Party proposition brought on for discussion simultaneously and brought to a vote. [More…]
I think that the Democratic Labor Party is putting up a smokescreen, lt wants to say that it moved for a royal commission but that the proposition did not come to a vote. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party could amend our proposition if it wanted to. [More…]
There is nothing preventing our proposal being amended by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But what are members of the Democratic Labor Party doing? [More…]
The first chapter was written, as were many other chapters of Australian political history, by the Australian Democratic Labor Party.It was our Party which first brought into this Parliament as a matter of very great urgency the condition of primary industry. [More…]
When the session opened and the opportunity was given for all parties to introduce matters as private members’ propositions, the Democratic Labor Party put three propositions on the business sheet. [More…]
The matter came up again when private members’ business was dealt with and it was debated.In other words this proposition put forward by the Democratic Labor Party has been before the Senate twice. [More…]
As Senator McManus has said, at meetings of primary producers, particularly in Victoria but in other parts of Australia - in New South Wales and in Queensland - the proposition of the Democratic Labor Party has received overwhelming support. [More…]
Senate standing committee - one of the new committees - is merely a means at this stage of political time, on the eve of an election, to steal the thunder of the Democratic Labor Party and to try to capitalise on the heat which has been generated by the resentment of primary producers at the inactivity in respect of legislation and administration in this field. [More…]
Yet in spite of that concern expressed by both sides, today what the Opposition relies on in its attempt to have 1 of the Senate committees look at a matter of the greatest urgency is the rejection of the Democratic Labor Party proposal. [More…]
Senator Murphy, as is not unusual for him, whatever may be the direction of his attack, directed his attack particularly upon the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He said: ‘We know what the Democratic Labor Party will do about our proposal. [More…]
Subject to the amendment being a competent one, I, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, will - be moving something to this effect: and that the debate be adjourned until after the decision of the Senate is taken on Order of the Day No. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party then made its contribution to the debate per medium of its Acting Leader, Senator McManus. [More…]
1 withdraw it.The Democratic Labor Party and Senator Byrne seemed to get very excited about the situation. [More…]
I do not think there is any doubt that when the Democratic Labor Party moved that a royal commission should be set up the discussion was developing into an excellent debate. [More…]
I repeat that at that stage the Democratic Labor Party had moved that a royal commission be set up to look at the rural industries. [More…]
On the other hand the Democratic Labor Party said that the only way to handle the matter, even if it took some time, was to appoint a royal commission. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party suggested that only 2 committees should be altered. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party thought that that was too many and that there ought to be two. [More…]
After we had heard from ‘one speaker from the Labor Party, from the Democratic Labor Party and from Senator Wright he said that the best thing to do would be to gag the debate. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party feel, as we always have felt, that an inquiry of that nature would be the most appropriate type of inquiry to discover the fundamental problems in the structure of rural industry and that any other inquiry would be inadequate and would not have sufficient technical knowledge available to it. [More…]
An unusual proposition has been put forward by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We can see what happened in relation to the earlier proposal by the Democratic Labor Party for the appointment of a royal commission. [More…]
Senator Byrne is suggesting that it is unfair that our proposition should come on before that of the Democratic Labor Party and that his Party’s proposition should be dealt with first. [More…]
The commonsense thing to do is to bring on tomorrow, as suggested by Senator Byrne’s amendment, the Democratic Labor Party’s proposal, for the appointment of a royal commission as well as our proposition and that the two bc discussed together. [More…]
We of the Opposition are quite willing to support him in saying that the Democratic Labor Party motion be dealt with. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party is sincere in its suggestion, let the propositions come on tomorrow and let them be dealt wilh. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party wants its proposition dealt with first, we are prepared to give way. [More…]
Let us have both matters brought on tomorrow, let the Democratic Labor Party’s proposition be dealt with first, and then let us deal with our proposition. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party wants the little point that its proposition be dealt with first, we will concede it to them. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party is sincere in its proposition, we will agree to it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party amendment is a simple one. [More…]
I refer to the motion which was moved at the beginning of this session of the Parliament by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that a royal commission be appointed to inquire into the present conditions and future prospects of primary industry in Australia. [More…]
Apparently the Leader of the Opposition has come to the same conclusion as the Democratic Labor Party, namely, that the proposition which the Opposition foreshadowed early in the session was futile and would not accomplish anything. [More…]
The proposition put forward by the Democratic Labor : Party early in the session was not defeated. [More…]
The Leader of the Opposition wants his proposition given priority over the proposition of the Democratic Labor Party which has been before the Senate ever since the beginning of this session. [More…]
At least the Democratic Labor Party can say that its proposition was put forward long before it was known that an election was to be held. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Parly’s proposition was put forward with a view to assisting the farmers. [More…]
The Democratic Labour Party’s proposition was put forward by Senator McManus, who is the only man in the State of Victoria to be recognised by the farmers as being really interested in their problems. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not afraid, lt is quite happy to go ahead with its proposition. [More…]
If it is carried it will mean that if there is General Business tomorrow the Democratic Labor Party will be in a position to control the business sheet. [More…]
I give the Leader of the Opposition a guarantee now that the Democratic Labor Party will ask for this item to be removed from the top of the list in order to give priority to the proposition of Senator McManus. [More…]
It now seems - most of the members of the Federal Executive of the Labor Party would appear to agree with me - that a few of the fellows in the Democratic Labor Party who have been telling them the facts of life for the last 15 years were right all the time. [More…]
The decision which was reached a few weeks ago would appear to indicate that these people now believe that the Democratic Labor Party was right all along. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party felt, first of all, that while these taxation reductions would amount to millions of dollars, spread over a considerable portion of the Australian taxpayers they would amount to very little for the individual. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will not vote for the amendment which has been moved on behalf of the Australian Labor Party and which, seeks to withdraw the Bill and to have it redrafted. [More…]
Senator McManus, on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has stated that because of the demands of farmers, because of the demands for increased child endowment - there has been no increase for at least 15 years - because of the demands for increased amounts to be awarded to pensioners, because of the demands for larger amounts to be spent on education and because of the requirements for decentralisation, it is difficult to see avenues in which taxation can be reduced. [More…]
Again tonight we see the Australian Democratic Labor Party supporting the Government which, by this very legislation, is still heavily discriminating against the worker, against the lower and middle income earners. [More…]
Yet Senator McManus states on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party that in the present circumstances it would be impossible to support the Labor movement’s proposals. [More…]
We had the unsavoury spectacle today - 1. say this deliberately - of the Democratic Labor Party, the so called fighter for the underdog, working strenuously with the Government in this chamber to apply the gag to every move made by the Opposition. [More…]
Innisfail Trades and Labour council has sent a letter to the parliamentary leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Vince Gair. [More…]
The letter is addressed to the alleged Leader of the Democratic Labor Party in the parliamentary sphere. [More…]
I am prompted to rise at this late stage of the debate and of the day’s proceedings, after a very fuJI day of debate, not because the Bill requires any address from the Democratic Labor Party at this stage but because of observances made by Senator Keeffe. [More…]
Senator McManus, the Deputy Leader of the Party, earlier in the debate explained the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party to the Bill. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party in relation to its conduct in the Senate has been marked, as always, by a determination in all circumstances and, under the greatest provocation, to exercise a sense of responsibility. [More…]
If the letter to which Senator Keeffe referred and to which I shall make reference later had any content of accuracy in it, it was when it stated that in this chamber the Democratic Labor Party was in a position of power. [More…]
Nobody is more sensitive to that situation than are members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is because the Australian people elected 2 members of the Democratic Labor Party to the Senate almost 6 years ago and 2 further members almost 3 years ago, making the number 4 and giving it a decisive mathematical position in the Senate, that we come here very conscious of the trust that has been reposed in us by the Australian nation. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party on this matter was stated at the time the Budget was brought down. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party expressed its view in a formal manner. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has always taken the stand throughout its history - it owes its very genesis .to this point - that its elected members in the Parliament will not take directions from any outside body. [More…]
In general terms, subject to the qualifications which were mentioned by Senator McManus in his major speech on this matter, the Democratic Labor Party supports this legislation. [More…]
We have just heard an apology from Senator Byrne for the actions of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the name of responsibility. [More…]
I would say that its actions were in the name of a deal which had been made between the Democratic Labor Party and the Government. [More…]
I do not want to say any more about the activities of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For 15 years now a lot of people including the ultra-conservatives of the Democratic Labor Party have been praying for the collapse of the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
There was a persistent campaign by Government supporters, and to a lesser degree by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, about the Opposition unnecesssarily using the motion for the adjournment of the Senate in an attempt to redress grievances. [More…]
Some would- be matters raised by members of the Opposition, while some would be matters raised by members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is always co-operative. [More…]
On behalf of the Party I intend to move at the appropriate stage - I understand that it is necessary to foreshadow an amendment, if that can be done, or else seek leave to move an amendment later, as I have been invited to do on all hands - an amendment to the proposition in order to have determined whether the Senate’s view should go forward in the terms proposed by the Government, the Australian Labor Part) or the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is appropriate that the Senate, as one of the co-ordinating legislative chambers, should make a decision on this matter, perhaps I should indicate at this stage that the Australian Labor Party is opposed to the proposal which has been put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party spokesman said that he attended a meeting of a large number of farmers at Jerilderie at which it was resolved that a royal commission should be held to inquire into the position of our rural industries. [More…]
The answer is purely and simply that, first of all, the Australian Labor Party takes the view that the proposal put forward by the Democratic Labor Party which would give effect to the resolution of the farmers is not a wise proposal because it would not be practicable for such a royal commission to operate in this way. [More…]
The best thing to do would be for the Democratic Labor Party to withdraw its proposal because, no matter how much it might be said that such a thing ought to be done, it is no use if the Government will not agree to it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is in effect asking the Government to bring into effect an instrument - I amusing the word ‘instrument’ in the proper sense - of the Government to advise it. [More…]
We are in the position where the Democratic Labor Party has suggested having a royal commission, but the Government will not accept the suggestion. [More…]
It seems to me to be evident that the proposition advanced by the Democratic Labor Party will not be carried. [More…]
If I can carry this exercise further - no doubt Senator Maunsell will take this up - the Labor Party had the opportunity not many months ago to support an amendment which was moved by the Democratic Labor Party to give only an indication to the Government on the abolition of probate duty. [More…]
Senator Murphy tonight criticised and condemned the Australian Democratic Labor Party for proposing the establishment of a Royal Commission. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party naturally is opposed to both amendments. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, therefore, is reinforced in its determination to oppose the 2 amendments because that proposition carried by the Jerilderie meet ing was supported by farmers at other large meetings I attended at Edenhope, Ballarat and Hamilton. [More…]
Therefore, we of the Democratic Labor Party must oppose the amendment moved by Senator Murphy simply because the fanners, by vote at big meetings, said that they did not trust such a form of inquiry and that they wanted an inquiry by experts. [More…]
If there is to be a debate on this motion I do not mind standing it over until tomorrow, but I understand that the Government Whip has circulated copies of this to the Opposition and to the Democratic Labor Party and if we can dispose of it today I would be happy to do so. [More…]
Anderson), and a copy of which I understand was circulated to the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and to the Whip of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, is quite acceptable to my colleagues and myself. [More…]
If we thought we could rely on Australian Democratic Labor Party support we would have done that. [More…]
However, the Australian Democratic Labor Party has not supported us in that follow up action. [More…]
I rose merely to point out the inconsistencies in the approach of the Democratic Labor Party and also point out that it would not cost the Government a penny more if it were to carry out our suggestions. [More…]
We of the Austraiian Democratic Labor Party have always been conscious of the position of Canberra and of the need to see it advanced towards a condition of normality - that is, of normality in the economic, in the social and in the municipal sense. [More…]
Therefore, insofar as the Democratic Labor Party has always supported the contention that reasonable charges should be borne by the people of the Australian Capital Territory, we have pressed accordingly for corresponding freedoms and liberties in the domestic, municipal and even Federal government areas. [More…]
For these reasons the Democratic Labor Party feels that this proposal was absolutely necessary in the light of the extraordinary development of Canberra and the attendant problems which otherwise would have been almost beyond resolution. [More…]
For these reasons, and without unduly prolonging this debate, 1 would say that the Democratic Labor Party cannot find its way clear to support the motion for disallowance moved by Senator Devitt. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party does not support the motion for disallowance moved by Senator Devitt. [More…]
I do not recall any occasion on which pairs have been exchanged between the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
Whether the Democratic Labor Party has an arrangement with another political party is of no concern to the Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party may take whatever action it wishes to take in regard to any arrangement it has made as to pairs. [More…]
I know the power that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has with this Government and I hope that on this occasion the Leader of the Government will not so neglect principles that he will submit to the pressure that the Democratic Labor Party might put on him to curtail debate on the Estimates. [More…]
I would not have entered this discussion to indicate the point of view of the Australian Democratic Labour Party had I not considered it necessary to do so. [More…]
The Democratic Labour Party does not seek pairs from the Opposition or from the Government. [More…]
The gag was applied ruthlessly not only by the Minister for Works (Senator Wright) but by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) as well as by one or two other Ministers when the Minister at the table got very tired and worn out. [More…]
I can see the point made by Senator Little on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, the minority Party which siu on the benches to my left. [More…]
There is no reason why members of the Democratic Labor Party cannot go home next week if they want to and deal with the political issues of the day on the hustings, but if they do the Government will be in an awful mess because it no longer will have the numbers. [More…]
Then there was an interjection by Senator Byrne of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For those reasons the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
in reply - As this Bill is not opposed by either the Australian Labor Party or the Australian Democratic Labor Party, or by any expert on this side of the chamber I do not think I should say a great deal more to add to the argument, which has been extremely learned and interesting. [More…]
The Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party, and for that matter the Australian Democratic Labor Party- [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is represented by a few senators but on occasions they are a very significant few in this chamber. [More…]
We were able to do so with the assistance of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and one of the Government senators who could not stomach what was being done to the legislation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has examined the proposal submitted by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy). [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, being a responsible political organisation, is not just frying to make political capital out of the situation that exists at the moment. [More…]
We members of the Democratic Labor Party believe that these problems are tremendous problems that require the application of the minds of all members of our community and that some prearranged prescription from somebody, which is supposed to be a cure-all, should be examined very carefully before it is accepted by any of us. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has proposed in this place that a royal commission be set up to find a solution to some of these basic problems as part of a long range programme to help primary industries. [More…]
But, thanks to the application of the principles of democracy by Government senators and members of the Democratic Labor Party, the debate has been kept alive. [More…]
The official Opposition presented a proposal for the creation of 7 standing committees, to which the Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment that 2 should be established immediately and that after a period of experimentation a report should be made as to the staffing necessary, the administrative structure, the mode of operations and the demands on the time of senators. [More…]
The comments and the criticisms which have been offered about the functioning of the Estimates Committees rather highlight the wisdom of the gradual approach which was projected by the Democratic Labor Party in relation to the standing committees. [More…]
It would not happen under ordinary circumstances, apart from the fact that a Senate election is almost on our doorstep, because the Whip of the Australian Democratic Labor Party said the other night: Oh, you are not going to bring them all back in here, are you?’ [More…]
If that is the only feeling of humanity that the honourable senator has, it is symbolic of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Whilst it is possible - sometimes it is overdone - for members of the major parties to obtain pairs, members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are unable to pair with anybody. [More…]
I would like to clear up a matter raised by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
That is the unfortunate position in which the Democratic Labor Party finds itself. [More…]
This motion will have the effect of standing over a matter in my name, so that the concession which has to be made to the precedence of Government Business is ;i concession made by myself on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
recalled that Senator Murphy put forward a proposition for the reference of a matter to the Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Industry and Trade for inquiry, to which the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment that it be put aside whilst an Order of the Day standing in the name of Senator McManus was discussed. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party resists the motion for the disallowance of this ordinance. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill, although it is of the opinion that the Bill has been presented in a camouflaged form and goes very close to being hypocritical in character. [More…]
When the Australian Democratic Labour Party had occasion to state its opposition to the principle of this legislation it took the very practical stand that in view of the complexity of any attempt to put the clock back and reimburse those who had originally paid the tax would be a practical difficulty and almost an administrative impossibility. [More…]
This has been the subject of concern in the Senate, particularly to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Of course, we of the Democratic Labor Party hope that these Bills will have a speedy passage and that the moneys will then How through to the States where they can be put to such use as the States devise according to the revenue they receive. [More…]
I therefore apologise to the Government, the Minister for Air (Senator Drake-Brockman) who is in charge of this Bill, and senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party because they have had notice of the amendments we propose to move at the Committee stage only within the last few minutes. [More…]
That is the outlook of the Democratic Labor Party on this matter. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support it and we sincerely hope it will have the desired effect. [More…]
So this gives the Commission flexibility and gives the grower his democratic right of saying yea or nay to these things. [More…]
Mr Acting Deputy President, it appears that there is some resistance from Government supporters and the Democratic Labor Party to this proposal. [More…]
I understand that half of the Democratic Labor Party is not here. [More…]
In view of the great importance of this matter to the people of Australia, if members of the Democratic Labor Party wish to consider this matter they can do so. [More…]
It was all very democratic. [More…]
The preservation of our democratic system and balanced development of our nation. [More…]
Earlier in this debate I have raised, quite lawfully under the Standing Orders, points about this matter, but the Enoch Powells of the Liberal Party, including Senator Greenwood, and the Democratic Labor Party - Senator Little - decided to take me and my colleague Senator Poyser to task for some of the things we said. [More…]
One member of the Democratic Labor Party and one member of the Liberal Party missed the division. [More…]
The right to dissent is an inherent part of our Constitution and an inherent part of our democratic way of life. [More…]
For the peoples of that area we have accepted rather reluctantly a responsibility which should have been accepted in full with a view to bringing to these people a society which would set an example to other similar societies throughout the world and to bringing to them a democratic system of government which would give them freedom to express themselves and to live a full life. [More…]
(hat the present police powers are oldfashioned and inadequate, and that other democratic countries have found this to be so. [More…]
We carried an amendment here because the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party stayed out late for dinner and because one of the more studious members of the Liberal Party was studying in the Parliamentary Library. [More…]
Because this law takes away our democratic freedom. [More…]
A good government gives us democratic freedom. [More…]
It is not democratic but more like what is done by the Communists in Russia. [More…]
It was a salutory example of the democratic processes. [More…]
Honourable senators know that in any democratic society the power of law enforcement officers should be limited. [More…]
It is inconceivable that in a Territory under our control we should have permitted the enactment of restrictive legislation which will have such a great effect upon people who are striving to reach self government” and a full democratic society. [More…]
The Government has also had the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in this direction. [More…]
The talk is that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has threatened to walk out of the chamber in the next day or so. [More…]
1 had the Government parties and the Democratic Labor Party behind me in the proposals that I put. [More…]
We lost the division on that amendment because the Democratic Labor Party decided lo support the Government and to deny the Aboriginals their right. [More…]
There must be democratic participation in every form of government, and particularly in a field such as education. [More…]
I also would like to thank the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and his members for what they have done. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I accept with gratitude your good wishes, Mr President, which I reciprocate very readily. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labour Party 1 join with the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson) in the motion of condolence to the widow and family of the late James Patrick Ormonde I bad known him only since I met him here when I became a Senator. [More…]
The very process of government in our democratic system is such that we can express a view, that we can pass resolutions, that we can move amendments and that we can seek requests. [More…]
This is the first opportunity the Democratic Labor Party has had to move an urgency motion without having to depend on the support of a senator or senators from outside the Party. [More…]
Ever since the formation of the Democratic Labor Party we have advocated and pressed for the introduction of a contributory national insurance scheme to cover the aged, to provide for the widow of the breadwinner and to provide for our people in times of sickness and hospitalisation. [More…]
In this country which we claim to be progressive, democratic and Christian, a country which is relatively affluent and rich, can any one of us go to bed at night and rest knowing the injustice that is being perpetuated against a section of our people, most of whom have contributed greatly to the development and progress of this country and have made possible the conditions which we enjoy today? [More…]
It was the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It was the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party did not vote against it. [More…]
I was amazed to hear the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Murphy) say that he supports the Australian Democratic Labor Party because he agrees that the matter should be debated urgently. [More…]
I join with Senator Buttfield in noting that within a few weeks of the Australian Democratic Labor Party’s achieving its new situation it has brought forward this motion, lt was widely publicised and a great deal of political capital was made out of it. [More…]
Of course, the honourable senator waited to make those remarks until after he had suggested that the Australian Democratic Labor Party had raised this matter of public importance for discussion in the Senate only because it wished to gain political popularity and some political kudos out of the question itself. [More…]
If people wish to think that that was the motive of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, what wc would want to do is not to disillusion them but to remind them that the letter to the President proposing that this matter should be discussed in the Senate today - that letter was sent to the President on 15th December last year - came several days after a judgment which increased wages throughout our community by 6 per cent had been handed down in the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. [More…]
If one was charitable and not cruel in one’s approach to other politicians, one might say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party had been inspired by ils economic knowledge that this 6 per cent increase in wages must deprive further the most poverty stricken section of our community and increase the hardships that people iti this section were suffering already. [More…]
I do not expect Senator Davidson who is so sensitive about cruelty to himself to be as sensitive about the situation of other people and to place an economic construction on the actions of the Democratic Labor Party because the honourable senator does not understand economics. [More…]
Let us compare that with the constructive attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The constructive attitude of the Democratic Labor Party towards pensions over the years in this chamber answers the criticisms aimed against this Party. [More…]
We believe in this country not in democracy as an end but as a means to a higher and more desirable objective and we are endeavouring to give, in a very short space of time, to the people in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea a recognition of the advantages of this democratic method. [More…]
I believe that there is a need for us in Australia to show that we will neither abandon the people of the Territory nor ignore the decisions of the democratic organ which we have helped them to establish. [More…]
Obviously statements such as that indicate the imposition of an authority rather than the evolution of a democratic process by the people concerned. [More…]
We have been taught by Australia we must run this country in a democratic way’, he said, ‘lt must be nin according to the wishes of the majority. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the motion that has been moved by Senator Greenwood. [More…]
The planters., the business people and members of the Liberal Party are afraid of some sort of democratic government being instituted. [More…]
I was rather amazed to hear the attitude of the representatives of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suggest, in all sincerity, that for Government supporters to move a motion of the nature moved here this afternoon in this chamber is a negation of all things that are democratic, lt is a negation of the freedom to Which these people are entitled. [More…]
This is the type of government that honourable senators opposite want and this is the type of government that they want ‘in Papua and New Guinea, lt is the type of government that the Democratic Labor Party wants. [More…]
Indeed, Senator Keeffe started off by saying that the policies must be right, humane and Christian and that this resolution was a negation of all things that are democratic. [More…]
It may be a negation of all the things that are democratic to listen fo the freely expressed will of the people, in the view of the Labor Party. [More…]
f would like Senator Keeffe to explain in simple terms, if he can, how the policy of the Australian Government of listening to the freely expressed will of the people is a negation of all things that are democratic. [More…]
In the interim we have to give them true democratic government, all members of the Legislature being elected by the people for the people. [More…]
Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, about the circumstances of this debate. [More…]
Speaking on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party Senator McManus said: [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the motion. [More…]
In fact, earlier this year when the Government announced that it proposed to lift the ban the Democratic Labor Party, through its Leader Senator Gair, protested publicly and said that the ban should not be lifted. [More…]
Are we to accept this or are we to stand and say: ‘This is a democratic institution. [More…]
Some people claim that the AWIC is not democratic: We have heard those arguments before. [More…]
,tt is just as democratic as many other organisations in Australia. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support this motion. [More…]
That motion was carried by the Senate.- Senator Byrne of the Democratic Labor Party then moved immediately that the resolution carried by the Senate be conveyed to the other place. [More…]
However, as the interest of the people at large as well as that of a section of the Parliament had been aroused and an opinion on the matter had been expressed by the Senate, the Democratic Labor Party is of the opinion that the Government should not have moved for the removal of the ban without at least obtaining a much clearer opinion from the industry itself. [More…]
I want to make it perfectly clear that the Democratic Labor Party believes that regardless of the merits of the issue, any organisation that attempted to enter into a field that was not within its province did not do its cause any good. [More…]
Quite apart from the principle involved, the Democratic Labor Party believes that this was a very foolish and stupid action to take. [More…]
When I joined the trade union movement it was in my experience one of the most democratic institutions ever formed. [More…]
That is the situation in which members of the Democratic Labor Party find themselves. [More…]
Until the matter is clarified we in the Democratic Labor Party will continue to oppose, within the law, the export of merino rams. [More…]
The Parliament does not consist of the Senate alone, notwithstanding that from time to time members of the Democratic Labor Party are inclined to adopt that erroneous view. [More…]
I think I can lump the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party together for this purpose, because’ in those days they were of the same mind. [More…]
But he goes along with this contemptuous disregard of Parliament which he supposes the Government is showing because it does not listen to the viewpoint of the Senate in which the Australian Democratic Labor Party alone, he would have us believe, representative of the people. [More…]
No matter how much the Democratic Labor Party would like to do so it cannot claim that the Senate alone constitutes Parliament. [More…]
To support a resolution which claims that the Government is in contemptuous disregard of Parliament just because it does not follow the viewpoint of the Senate in which the Democratic Labor Party can determine - because it must always win a vote - which will be the point of view, is not in my opinion to the merit of the Democratic Labor Party nor does it aid any concept of responsible administration. [More…]
Once an outside body uses that as a criterion to take action and is able to enforce this action then we can say goodbye to any concept of democratic parliamentary procedure, which is the very basis of the liberties and freedoms and the national development of this country. [More…]
Already on 1 occasion the Senate has voted to oppose the lifting of the ban, and on another occasion when only members of the Opposition and members of the Democratic Labor Party had participated in the debate and had spoken in support of the ban, the matter was not taken to a vote but the indications were that if it had been the members of the Democratic Labor Parly would have voted with the Australian Labor Party and we would have had a sufficient number of votes to establish our view. [More…]
I believe that the Senate has been treated contemptuously in that an opinion reached by it democratically and after full debate, namely, that a referendum be taken of those involved in the industry to learn their wishes, has been ignored by the Government. [More…]
I join with my colleagues in the Australian Labor Party and, f gather, wilh members of the Democratic Labor Party, in supporting the motion before the Chair. [More…]
This is democratic. [More…]
Instead, I came into the chamber only a few minutes ago to learn that a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party had submitted a proposal to adjourn the debate, the suggestion being that this matter should not proceed until the report of the President on committees of the Senate had been dealt with. [More…]
I regard the action taken by the Democratic Labor Party as a means of delaying the determination of the proposition before the Senate. [More…]
Many valuable inquiries could have been conducted but for the opposition of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Both of those matters were manifestly in the national interest but the inquiries were not conducted because of the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Despite what that Party said about the committee system being a wonderful system and how the Senate had advanced; it must be remembered that the 7 committees were established only in the face of determined opposition by the Democratic Labor Party and with the assistance of a member of the Government parties and the Independent. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party is to take over the running of the affairs of the Senate- [More…]
But if the Democratic Labor Parly is to take control of the affairs of the Senate it will be the Government parties, not the Opposition, which will suffer. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party does not like the proposition, let it vote against it. [More…]
This matter conies up at this stage at the initiative of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Let it be clear that if any arrangement was made that this matter would be proceeded with, to my knowledge the Democratic Labor Party was not a party to such an arrangement. [More…]
Anderson - no charge can be levelled against the Democratic Labor Party because we were not aware of the arrangement. [More…]
We are concerned at the charge made by Senator Murphy that in some way the Democratic Labor Party has all along sought to sabotage the formation and operation of the committee system. [More…]
But more importantly, no party has participated personally through its members in the functioning of committees of all kinds to a greater degree than has the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If one looks at the committees set out on the notice paper one will find that the Democratic Labor Party is represented on almost every committee of the Senate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is represented also on the Senate Select Committee on Water Pollution, the Senate Select Committee on Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse and the Senate Select Committee on Securities and Exchange. [More…]
Therefore, to say that the Democratic Labor Parly has in any way attempted to sabotage the committee system is to make a spurious charge, one that is quite untenable and one which is resisted and resented by the party which sits in this part of the chamber. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party had informed both the Government and the Opposition as to the course of action it proposed to take. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has taken this stand in pursuance of a consistent attitude which has been taken by the Party in relation to committees since they were first mooted in this chamber. [More…]
For all those reasons I commend to the Senate the amendment moved on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Everybody appreciates that the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy), the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and I, in our mutual interests and in carrying out our mutual responsibilities, have discussions as to the procedures and management of this place. [More…]
I do not know what the members of the Democratic Labor Party will do. [More…]
It may well be that a decision will then have to be taken by the members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think that an examination of the whole proposal shows that there is validity in Senator Murphy’s claim that the suggested adjournment is simply another way of staving off a vote of the Senate on the point and another adjournment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party could be consistent with opposition to the committee system. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supported the Government’s move for Estimates committees and it was successful. [More…]
Now the Democratic Labor Party is seeking to starve the proposed standing committee of activities, using as its justification the plea that it is concerned about the Treasury. [More…]
Surely to God if there is a need for an inquiry into housing the Democratic Labor Party is obliged to agree to that inquiry and should not seek to defer it on the ground that it is concerned about the amount that the Treasury may be obliged to vote for the operations of a committee selected to conduct that inquiry. [More…]
I submit that this action truly indicates the opposition of the Democratic Labor Party to the committee system. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party if it so desires, may vote against this when the vote is taken. [More…]
As to the arguments put forward by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, I repeat that it is my view that the Democratic Labor Party is endeavouring to sabotage the committee system. [More…]
The facts are that the Democratic Labor Party opposed proposals for select committees which were clearly in the national interest, such as the proposal for a select committee to inquire into the establishment of a national disaster organisation, the most important proposal to have an inquiry into the needs of education throughout Australia and also, and perhaps most importantly, the proposals for the establishment of these standing committees about which we are speaking. [More…]
That motion was opposed and the Democratic Labor Party voted against it. [More…]
I would be very surprised il, when we come to decide on the report of the President about the operation of the committee system and on what should be done in the future, the Democratic Labor Party does not support some proposal aimed at not establishing the 5 committees but at reducing them to a mere token of one or two and thus prevent the Senate from effectively carrying out its intention that 7 should be established. [More…]
The realities of politics in this place are that everyone knows that the Democratic Labor Party is endeavouring to sabotage this system. [More…]
The action of the Democratic Labor Party is simply part of the same course of action. [More…]
I rise merely to indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports in principle and generally the provisions of the Bill. [More…]
That will receive consideration from the Democratic Labor Party when the matter comes before the Senate in detail. [More…]
At that stage the Democratic Labor Party will indicate its position. [More…]
Having said that, the Australian Democratic Labor Party substantially supports the Bill. [More…]
The ALP faced a very embarrassing situation in Queensland because it broadcast over 4KQ at prime broadcasting time, to the disgust of our supporters, Australian Democratic Labor Party propaganda to this effect: ‘Put Vince Gair back, the man you can trust.’ [More…]
It is clear that one station in Brisbane refused to accept advertising from the Australian Labor Party, but the Labor station was required to accept advertising from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
This Government merely exists, as I have said from time to time, not because of its virtues or the strength of its policies but .because of the support that it receives at every election from the Democratic Labor Party although it sneers at thai Parly from lime to time. [More…]
I would not accept the support of the Democratic Labor Party even if it was given to me. [More…]
It is perfectly obvious that the Government accepts the support of the Democratic Labor Party on every occasion. [More…]
Who wants lo imagine that the support for the Liberal Party in New South Wales would be so weak that our primaries would pass on to the Democratic Labor Party and increase its numbers in this place? [More…]
The Government needs the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Government got the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is perfectly obvious also that the Government carries out the demands of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I am not suggesting that it should not be permitted to do this, but why force the Labor Party station to accept Democratic Labor Party propaganda? [More…]
In future the advice I would give to radio station 4KQ is that when the Australian Democratic Labor Party submits any advertising it is for the manager to determine that he considers it libellous. [More…]
I certainly would not give it to the Liberal Party but I would give it to the Party which would give me the greatest political dividend and that would be the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For reasons which are now abundantly clear to honourable senators, the virtue of these amendments is quite apparent, and the Democratic Labor Party supports them. [More…]
For that reason the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Government’s amendment. [More…]
Members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party know what happened to certain things that belonged to the Australian Labor Party in 1955. [More…]
The Democratic Labor: Party has considered the amendment which has been moved by Senator McClelland. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has examined the Government’s proposal. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I support the amendment moved by Senator McManus on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 favour that move, but I also support the amendment .moved by Senator McManus of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that we express an opinion that any representative of the students who serves on the Council’ should show a sense of responsibility. [More…]
1 support the amendment which has been moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I remind honourable senators that in another place nobody mentioned the aspect which is now being canvassed not only by the Australian Democratic Labor Party but by supporters of the Government. [More…]
Now, at the last minute, apparently the Democratic Labor Party, has persuaded the Government to accept this, amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party seeks to say to them: Yes, we have agreed to your representation on the Council of the Australian National University, with all the legal rights attaching to it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will not support the amendment proposed by Senator Murphy for the purpose of increasing the number of student representatives on the Council of the Australian National University. [More…]
The Government has scrutinised (his proposal and the Democratic Labor Party and the other parties have examined it. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party has come to the conclusion that it agrees that there should be more than one representative, but the Democratic Labor Party and the Government do not agree that there should be more than one. [More…]
I do not know why the Democratic Labor Party should be regarded as being bound by that, if it did happen. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not represented on the Council of the University. [More…]
I rise on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party to indicate that we do not support the amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy). [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party is unable to support the amendment. [More…]
Moves by the Democratic Labor Party and the government to reflect on this move through the Woroni incident should be opposed by all who wish to see responsible and creative university government eventuate. [More…]
That each Standing Committee consist of six Senators, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, two by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and one by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents, in the manner referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Resolution of the Senate dated 19th August 1970; [More…]
That each Standing Committee consist of six Senators, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, two by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and one by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents - [More…]
It is a fact of life that in the new Parliamentwhich will operate from July when the new Senators take their seats, the Government will have 26 senators, the Opposition will have 26 senators, the Democratic Labor Party will have 5 senators and, as the position stands at the moment there will be 3 independent senators. [More…]
I have tried to capture the same principle by saying that in reducing the number to 6 there should be 3 Government members, 2 members from the official Opposition and one from the Democratic Labor Party or an independent, and that a Government member shall be the chairman and shall have a casting vote, I have suggested also that the quorum of a standing committee should be 4 senators. [More…]
This would not upset the balance because the minority groups - the Democratic Labor Party and the Independents - would still have representation. [More…]
One of the Democratic Labor Party senators has on the notice paper a proposal that a select committee on defence be appointed. [More…]
Surely an inquiry into the whole topic of defence ought to be one to be undertaken by a standing committee with the expert staff, the facilities and senators on both sides of the chamber, including the Democratic Labor Parly senators, anxious to inquire into the topic. [More…]
The debate tonight, revolving as it does around the report presented by the President in accordance with the terms of a resolution of the Senate, is gratifying to the Australian Democratic Labor Party because it is in conformity with the suggestion that we originally made to the Senate. [More…]
That does not particularly concern the Democratic Labor Party because under one system or the other we would have the same representation. [More…]
The number of committees that we should have has been a matter of continuing difference between the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For the reasons which have been set out on a number o occasions by one member or another of the Democratic Labor Party we have opposed that and we have all along supported the policy of gradualism. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party supports that part of the motion which proposes the creation of 2 additional committees. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party 1 indicate that we feel that a standing committee on education, science and arts should be given imediate viability by hte appointment of members. [More…]
It relates to a matter that has constantly concerned the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Having made those observations may 1 sum up the position of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Let us noi become too pious when we praise ourselves for how well these committees are working, because had it not been for the Opposition, supported on some occasions by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, none of these committees would have existed, examinations of vital issues would not have taken place, and we would be in a position where the system of committees would not be working at all. [More…]
In the circumstances and without unduly keeping the Senate engaged on a matter which is of an interim character and which will receive the concurrence of all parties in the Senate because obviously it provides for modern commercial developments, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
For the reasons I have mentioned the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Then he stated that by its policies and performance the Democratic Labor Party was acting as the watchdog of the people. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has been loyal to the policies of the Leader of the Liberal Party. [More…]
Therefore, the Australian Democratic Labor Party has no support in this chamber at all. [More…]
We have always accepted the fact that from time to time the Democratic Labor Party by its vote has saved the Government from defeat. [More…]
We have always failed to find a distinction between the Democratic Labor Party and the Liberal Party. [More…]
Therefore, if we are opposed to the policy of the Liberal Party, equally we must be opposed to the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We do acknowledge that possibly the Australian Democratic Labor Party represents the extreme right wing Liberal line of thought today. [More…]
What has occurred today in the Liberal Party is being developed by the Democratic Labor Party as an opportunity for it to enhance in its own opinion its prestige. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is unknown and unowned in the State that I represent. [More…]
It is only because of the manipulation of preferences in other States, with the possible exception of 2 members of the Party, that we must tolerate the presence of representatives of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate today. [More…]
There are many committees on which the Australian Democratic Labor Party has not been represented and I do not think it has felt aggrieved by that, lt knows that because it has so few members it cannot meet all of its commitments. [More…]
Then there was a further amendment by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The basis of representation is that a certain number are to be appointed by the Government - they do not have to belong to one of the coalition parties - a certain number to be appointed by the Opposition and one to be appointed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party or the Independent group. [More…]
My main purpose in rising is to move an amendment that was to some extent foreshadowed in the remarks of my colleague Senator Byrne when he stated the viewpoint of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on this matter. [More…]
I feel that we have lost track of some of the original ideas in setting up committees, if one can judge by the speeches we have heard this afternoon and this evening from Government senators and the amendment which has just been moved by Senator Little on behalf of the Australian Democratic Lahor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has come in with an amendment which, to my way of thinking, is merely a political manoeuvre and has not a great deal of merit. [More…]
Despite all the democratic processes that are supposed to be available to us, we had to squeeze into a limited period our search for information which should have been available to the Parliament and to the people outside who want to know what we arc doing with their money. [More…]
I oppose the amendment moved by Senator Little, the representative of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That (with the exception of those Committees already established, namely, the Standing Committees on Health and Welfare and Primary and Secondary Industry and Trade) each Standing Committee consist of six (6) Senators, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, two by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and one by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Parly or by any minority group or groups or independent or independents in the manner referred to in paragraphs (4.) [More…]
1 think that all the committees should be set up but I am suggesting that if that cannot be done - and recognising that it cannot - there should be the two that the Government suggests and the one suggested by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If it is the first, it is in consonance with the altitude of the Democratic Labor Party that standing committees are not the appropriate bodies for references of a major character which will require intensive investigation, involving the examination of many witnesses over a lengthy period of lime. [More…]
For that reason, in view of the interpretation placed upon those words by Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson, I would be disposed, and the Democratic Labor Party would be disposed to support the continued inclusion of this proposition in the resolution if it is meant that the types of subjects for reference should be within the limited scope so that they may be capable of ready examination and of rather rapid report. [More…]
Government - I ask the Minister whether he will request the Government to give similar consideration to the resolution moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on the occasion of the presentation of the report of the Senate Select Committee on Water Pollution which stated: . [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not oppose Senator Murphy’s amendment. [More…]
I take this opportunity to indicate again the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party to the fixing of salaries by statute where formerly they were fixed by regulation or by ministerial order. [More…]
1 rise to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is in support of this legislation. [More…]
All I want to say is that we members of the Democratic Labor Party go along with this legislation. [More…]
Whilst I cannot adhere to the comments made by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) relating to the difference between the attitude of the Gorton Government and that of the new administration, I acknowledge that the honourable senator’s experience may indicate that what be said is correct. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and endorses the principles embodied in the proposed legislation. [More…]
As the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) has pointed out, there have also been serious floods in Queensland. [More…]
Having pledged ourselves in the discussion on this matter last year and in view of the remarks made by my leader in his policy speech, we of the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
Unfortunately I did not see Senator Fitzgerald’s proposed amendment until I came into the chamber and heard Senator McManus refer to it and say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party would support it. [More…]
by leave - On behalf of my colleagues in the Australian Democratic Labor Party and on my own behalf I desire to congratulate sincerely the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who have been elevated to the exalted and onerous position of members of the Ministry. [More…]
In the new Senate after 30th June we shall have 3 independent senators instead of one as at present, and the Australian Democratic Labor Party will have an additional senator, making in all 8 senators who will have no opportunity to serve on the Regulations and Ordinances Committee because it is constituted of Government and Opposition nominees. [More…]
Quite apart from members of the Democratic Labor Party there is an important role to be played in the Senate at the will of the electors by the independent senators who are to join us. [More…]
ft is not my intention to attempt to hold the attention of the Senate for very long, but I have now an opportunity to draw the attention of honourable senators to a course of action that has recently been taken by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In order to indicate that that motion was not merely an empty gesture by the Democratic Labor Party but was an expression of real concern and an attempt to help the rural sector 1 indicate to the Senate now the course of action we have subsequently pursued. [More…]
As a further step in that course of action the Democratic Labor Party has now written to all the rural industries, to all the bodies and organisations in the rural sector which are concerned with one or another of the rural industries or some aspect of their operations. [More…]
When the objective of the Democratic Labor Party was presented in this chamber the Australian Country Party responded by proposing an amendment to our proposition to the effect that there should be industry submissions. [More…]
The subjects suggested by the Democratic Labor Party for examination by the proposed commission of inquiry are as follows: [More…]
1 felt that I owed it to the Senate to remind it of the fact that the Democratic Labor Party sought on 3 occasions to debate this matter and when the Senate finally considered it the Senate did not feel disposed to support the proposition. [More…]
1 only wanted to indicate to the Senate that the Democratic Labor Party was at that time extremely serious in putting forward this proposition. [More…]
However, the Democratic Labor Party, fortified by the widespread and growing belief that such an inquiry is necessary hopes that it will be able to persuade the Government that it should consider this proposition and embark upon the constitution of an appropriate body of inquiry. [More…]
In fact, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes that what is necessary is an examination of the problem in depth and a discovery of the solutions to it in depth also. [More…]
With those words and, more particularly, having put into the record the policy of the Democratic Labor Party and an indication of the sincerity with which it has pursued this proposal, I conclude my remarks. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion. [More…]
I rise merely to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports these Bills ;ind welcomes the assistance which is to be given to this segment of Australia’s rural industries, lt is most important in the developing world situation in relation to the marketing of primary products that Australia’s primary industries shall be as efficient as possible and shall produce a product which is appropriate to the market which is to be supplied, at a price which is competitive on that market. [More…]
1 merely wanted to indicate to the Senate at this stage that the Democratic Labor Party welcomes these Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party still persists in ils belief that it will be necessary to examine the role of each industry in the rural segment in order to determine what assistance - financial and technological - is required to enable it to discharge its proper and newly determined role in the Australian economy and the world economy in relation to the consumption of rural products. [More…]
Having said those things, 1 indicate again to the Senate that the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bills and welcomes their provisions. [More…]
Senator Byrne made the position of the Democratic Labor Party quite clear and referred to difficulties within the industry. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party opposes the amendment and supports the Bill as presented for the reasons which have been adduced by Senator Withers. [More…]
I have no doubt that the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party will have done the same thing. [More…]
The motion was moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party supported by every member of the Australian Labor Parly, and was carried by 2S votes to 24, a majority of 4. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party obviously must have thought along the same lines, otherwise its members, with ours, would not have continued debating this matter for hours and would not have voted as they did. [More…]
He went further and paid some measure of credit to the urgency motion which I, on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, moved on 16th February, the day following the commencement of this sessional period. [More…]
I understand that Senator Fitzgerald’s amendment has- been partially endorsed by the “Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has an amendment lo paragraph 5 of the Opposition’s amendment, but I believe that what the Democratic Labor Party proposes is really an amplification of paragraph 5 and sets out in greater detail what is aimed at by the Opposition. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has moved an amendment to our amendment. [More…]
It is merely another fishy way politically for the Democratic Labor Party to get out from under. [More…]
One of the most tragic things that could happen would be for the Democratic Labor Party to gain representation in both Houses of Parliament. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Parly has moved its amendment in order to look politically responsible in the eyes of the pensioners and not because it wants a general review. [More…]
On 3 occasions the Senate - the Australian Labor Party moving the motion, which was supported by the- Democratic Labor Party and by the independent senator - has carried motions which called for the setting up of an inquiry and which affirmed the principle of free ‘ hospitalisation for veterans of the Boer War and the First World War. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, to which Senator McManus belongs is responsible for the Government’s being in office. [More…]
The 5 members of the Democratic Labor Party who sit in the corner could have moved for the adjournment of the Senate on any day they wished to discuss this matter. [More…]
I give members of the Democratic Labor Party credit for having political strength in this country but I regret that they do not use it more to obtain the things for which they tell the people they stand. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party holds that the most satisfactory solution is to be found in a national superannuation scheme whereby the majority currently employed ensure the welfare of those in retirement. [More…]
As we of the Democratic Labor Party see it, the Commonwealth Government is the largest employer in the land. [More…]
As a member of the Democratic Labor Party, 1 express our appreciation to all honourable senators who have participated in the debate for their complimentary and kindly references to the maiden speech delivered by my colleague, Senator Kane. [More…]
The approach of the Democratic Labor Party to this matter is to consider firstly the cause of the situation and, at the same time, to deal with the immediate consequences. [More…]
These are matters which, in a sense, were involved in the urgency motion which was moved earlier by Senator Kane of the Democratic Labor Party, and they were also involved in the proposal moved yesterday by Senator Murphy on behalf of the Opposition for the reference of this whole question of a national superannuation scheme to a standing committee of the Senate. [More…]
but nevertheless affirmed, by the Democratic Labour Party in the amendment which Senator Gair moved to Senator Fitzgerald’s motion. [More…]
As Senator Prowse mentions, the proportion is curiously omitted, and curiously it has been omitted during the debate by members of the Democratic Labor Party and the Opposition in supporting their prospective amendments. [More…]
The only doubt I have is that now the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which normally says that, is in line with the new Australian Labor Party thinking. [More…]
The one remaining point for me to deal with was made by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party seeks to amend the Opposition’s amendment by inserting a provision that rates of pensions should be determined by an independent tribunal or committee of experts on social services, including pensioner representation. [More…]
The whole point is that, superficially attractive as these proposals are - and f know this has long been a policy of the Democratic Labor Party - in practical terms, the proposals have no attraction for a government which has the responsibility of raising revenue and of allocating the revenue at its disposal among various priorities competing for and demanding expenditure. [More…]
During the debate Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party gave his opinion that the period of 5 years is too long and that a period of 12 months could be too short. [More…]
After the address appear the words Democratic Republic of North Vietnam’. [More…]
These people were being given the democratic right to vote. [More…]
I am drawing on my memory now but I have an idea that the Australian Democratic Labor Party representative spoke on this subject and used the argument that one could not be arbitrary and that it was wrong to try to be arbitrary because there were so many varying circumstances. [More…]
This is the third urgency motion which has been moved by the Democratic Labour Party in the last few weeks. [More…]
They spell out a story which completely justifies the very strong terms which I have used in the motion which I have moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Parly has elevated into the forefront of its social thinking the position of our young people and of the mothers and fathers who have the responsibility of protecting and rearing our young people and making them good citizens. [More…]
That is why the Democratic Labor Party has raised it as one of the trilogy of matters requiring urgent Government attention at this time. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party expects its propositions, particularly this proposition, to be taken into consideration by the Government when it is considering Australia’s financial future, as expressed in the annual statement of accounts, and it will look forward with keen anticipation to whether the Government will be finally able to discover some solicitude for this area of want and drastic need in the community because, as I have already said, these people have nobody to speak for them. [More…]
Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has moved a motton to the effect that the Senate at its rising adjourn until tomorrow at 10.55 a.m. for the purpose of debating, as he stated, a matter of urgency. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has claimed at election times to be a Party of responsibility. [More…]
That, I think, is the greatest claim of the Democratic Labor Party to responsibility in the eyes of the Australian nation. [More…]
When we consider the various proposals which Senator Byrne said, with some pride, the Democratic Labor Party has brought forward as matters of urgency and attempt to assess the cost of all that has been proposed, we find that the Democratic Labor Party would have absolutely no money left to give to another area where it is urging constantly that more money should be spent, namely, the area of defence. [More…]
I pose this question rhetorically: Where will the Democratic Labor Party find the $200m which it wanted for its pension increases and the many hundreds of millions of dollars increase which it wants in defence expenditure? [More…]
I think the approach of the Australian Democratic Labor Party would certainly have been fairer had it referred to the various ways in which assistance is rendered to families by the Government, instead of being based on the assumption that the Government has culpably neglected child endowment. [More…]
I do not suggest that the Democratic Labor Party has not a real concern in the area in which it has put forward these proposals, but I do assert that there are many competing claims upon the Government’s welfare funds. [More…]
For almost 17 years of that period - since 1955 - the members of the Democratic Labor Party have made it possible for them to be in government. [More…]
We have stood for that at every election over a period of time in which the Democratic Labor Party has been responsible for keeping Labor out of government and robbing the people of the benefits about which it is talking so glibly at the moment. [More…]
I remind the Senate that it was the Democratic Labor Party which supported the Government in all its action during the last Budget session when it increased indirect taxation and effected other changes which immediately reduced the value to the recipients of social service benefits and child endowment payments. [More…]
Now members of the Democratic Labor Party complain that the Government has not seen fit to increase child endowment or to do other things which are outlined in the motion. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party are the very ones who have prevented child endowment payments from being increased. [More…]
1 repeat that it has been aided by the Democratic Labor Party senators now come before us with this matter of urgency, which in fact is an expression of opinion. [More…]
The mothers of Australia say that child endowment payments have been eroded as a result of the maladministration of the Government which has been aided and abetted bv the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We find now that the Democratic Labor Party says that the Government has failed to do these things, yet it had the opportunity in 1963 to support the Party which outlined this policy. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party says that the action of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in proposing this’ matter of urgency is useless because its effect will merely be to adjourn the Senate to a different time tomorrow. [More…]
For once the Australian Labor Party was prepared to support the constructive and intelligent action of the Democratic Labor Party, and our proposal was carried by the Senate. [More…]
All I want to say is I hope that the enthusiasm which the Australian Democratic Labor Party has shown for the contents of its motion will be equally shown in August of this year when the opportunity will be before the Senate of implementing the wording of the motion. [More…]
It does not help the Democratic Labor Party’s case to say that 1 will not be present on that occasion. [More…]
All I am saying is that I am certain that, if the Democratic Labor Party takes the opportunity of supporting the terms of its present motion at a time when its support will mean something to the parents and children of this country, a majority of the Senate will be only too pleased to cooperate. [More…]
The fact of the matter is the Australian Labor Party wants the Democratic Labor Party to submit this proposal at a time when something can be done about it. [More…]
The supporters of the Democratic Labor Party know as well as I do that they have over a number of years had an opportunity at the right time to come in behind my Party and stand up to what they are proposing. [More…]
I notice that there is one sur vivor of the Australian Democratic Labor Party present. [More…]
This is the type of thing that the Democratic Labor Party has been living on. [More…]
I am sorry that members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are having a party meeting because I hoped to persuade them that they could support the first matter, the recognition of China, without getting too hot under the collar over its having 2 seats at the United Nations. [More…]
The Canadian solution could be a face saver for the Government, the Australian Democratic Labor Party and any other group that opposes the recognition of. [More…]
A delegation of all members of Parliament, including members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party should go to China and see for themselves what is going on there. [More…]
Other means of gaining power - for example, through democratic elections and parliamentary means - are regarded as revisionist and futile. [More…]
That those interests are entitled to protection is recognised in Article 29 (2) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in which it is stated that in the exercise of bis rights everyone shall be subject to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing recognition of the rights of others and of meeting the requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. [More…]
In this matter the Australian Democratic Labor Party has had a great responsi bility - as it did on the occasion of the presentation of the interim ordinances - to examine the position as it saw it and to arrive at a decision as to what its attitude should be. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has felt that it has had a duty and a responsibility to do this. [More…]
In an area which is extremely complex the Democratic Labor Party has attempted to bring its best judgment to the resolution of the problem which is before the Senate today. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has always had a consistent point of view on this matter. [More…]
Whether it was in relation to various taxes that have been imposed - the sewerage tax and other imposts of that nature - the Democratic Labor Party has been a consistent advocate that this should be the plan for Canberra. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party cannot see any merit in such a proposal. [More…]
However, I do take up the point which was raised by Senator Byrne, who is the spokesman of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on this matter, about his Party being concerned as to the welfare of the youth of this nation - in this instance, the youth of the Australian Capital Territory. [More…]
It is not of much use for him as Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to complain that members of the Opposition are not present in the chamber. [More…]
secondly by the Australian Democratic Labor Party I do not know what we would have done at that time. [More…]
I ask the Leader of the Government to reconsider this proposal and to return to a system of sane consideration of legislation.I know that each year the Opposition and members of the Democratic Labor Party have protested against this rushing through of business in the dying hours of the session. [More…]
democratic government, some semblance of democracy, in this country. [More…]
Vice-President Agnew was the star performer in the campaign for law and order and he campaigned very vigorously against people such as Adlai Stevenson III, a former Marine Corps officer who was the Democratic Party candidate for United States senator from the State of Illinois; against Mr Tunney, the Democratic Party candidate for the Senate in California; and against many other eminent Americans who have been opposed to the Vietnam war and who have supported the civil rights movement in the United States. [More…]
The result of the law and order campaign in the United States was a repudiation of the policies which have become identified’ with the name of Vice-President Agnew, to such an extent that the Republican Party analysts have now concluded that, in those States where Agnew went with his law and order campaign, far from benefiting his own party he benefited the Democratic Party, so that even in the conservative State of Illinois the seat which had been held by the former Republican leader in the Senate, Senator Dirksen, was won by a liberal Democrat, the son of the former Democratic Party Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson. [More…]
It seems that this Government imitates the politics of the United States only when it wishes to be repressive and not when the opportunity exists to follow the great democratic principles enshrined in the United States Constitution. [More…]
That election was won narrowly by the Australian Labor Parry, but it has been pointed out to me that in that same election the Democratic Labor Party very strongly fought the issue on the question of law and order and, although its vote was not large, it was double what it had been previously. [More…]
I want to point out that in the Senate election which was held last year the Democratic Labor Party put law and order in the forefront of its policies and received the highest vote that it had ever received in its history. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has put its case on this . [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s case continues: [More…]
On the night in question persons who were present in order to demonstrate their disapproval of the Democratic Labor Party tore the plaques with the names of myself and Senator Little from the doors of our offices and took them away from the building. [More…]
However, a couple of weeks later leaders of the demonstrator organisation at the Melbourne University, determined to blood, if that is the term, or to try out the new crop of students who had come from the high schools where they had been trained by the Students for a Democratic Society went to the city and put on a demonstration. [More…]
They are merely attempting to voice their democratic rights. [More…]
A democratic society such as we pride ourselves upon must involve freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to express opinions and, where relevant, to criticise the authorities of the day. [More…]
When the question of supporting this reference to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Science and the Arts came before the Australian Democratic Labor Party we were unanimous that we should support it. [More…]
I put that on the record as a very brief summary of the financial position in relation to education but indicate that, since the deputy leader of the Australian Democratic . [More…]
The Opposition, Independent and Australian Democratic Labor Party senators were on that occasion accused of a heinous crime in trying to alter the legislation in relation to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee to provide that the names of its members be made public. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party senators referred to the episode which occurred in the Commonwealth offices in Melbourne. [More…]
It is proclaimed that we live in a democratic society in which the will of the people prevails. [More…]
The greatest offender in this respect is the Democratic Labor Party in the type of campaign it wages. [More…]
I am speaking not only about honourable senators opposite but also honourable senators on the Government side because these amendments would not be passed unless there was a degree of support from the Government side and also from the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to this matter has always been clear. [More…]
To some extent the amendment moved by Senator Murphy epitomises, at least in intent, what the Democratic Labor Party has in mind. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party is that a blanket amendment like this should not be moved without a close analysis of every position which may be affected and without a dissection showing the officers concerned, the type of officers, and the administrative difficulties which arise as a result of fixing some salaries by statute. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party says that it will rest in anticipation of this matter being pursued assiduously in the light of the general principle which has been enunciated and which has been accepted by the Senate. [More…]
They are pretty important people in the scheme of things and the scheme of democratic government. [More…]
Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo and all are members of the current Agreement. [More…]
I should have thought that it would be at the very bastion of our own rights of personal freedom and personal property, yet this clause is castigated as a provision which is offensive to a democratic society. [More…]
Perhaps my slightly disorderly interjections during Senator Murphy’s speech would lead the Senate to conclude that the Australian Democratic Labor Party does not support the suggested reference to a committee as was proposed by the Opposition. [More…]
For that reason the Democratic Labor Party opposes the proposition. [More…]
controversial the Government is going to stand firm in Committee of the Whole and, supported by the Democratic Labor Party, push the matter through without a real investigation, clause by clause, such as could be obtained if it were dealt with by a select committee. [More…]
I had not long returned to Australia after spending 3 years with the Australian Imperial Force in Egypt and France fighting for the right to demonstrate peacefully - I stress peacefully - against any suppression of our democratic way of life. [More…]
Most of their relatives today could be strong supporters of the law and order party, the bitter reactionary Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
for some reason, the Australian Democratic Labor Party were to cross the floor with the Australian Labor Party and eliminate these clauses I ask Government supporters not to tell me that the Government would be lying naked as far as legal redress is concerned. [More…]
Members who claim to be part of our democratic system defend such action and laugh at it because they know that it will not happen to them. [More…]
Students for a Democratic Society, perhaps. [More…]
I was invited by Senator Kennelly as a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the corner Party, to take part in the discussion on clause 6 as it is the DLP which will decide whether this clause is included in the measure. [More…]
Senator Kennelly will remember the occasion when my colleagues and I who sit in this corner as the Democratic Labor Party were charged with an offence within the Labor Party machinery. [More…]
There is no valid reason for this law, other than to create a fear that already has my Democratic Labor Party friends and the most backward section of my Liberal Party friends in a state of hysteria because of the impending threat of foreseeable demonstrations in which their offices will be invaded, their homes invaded and their lives endangered. [More…]
Prior to that I supported the Curtin-Chifley administration, as did those honourable senators who are now sitting in the corner - the members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
First of all, I would like to thank the members of the Opposition and of the Australian Democratic Labor Party whom I believe have agreed that 1 should speak at this stage. [More…]
This is a perfectly democratic procedure and I commend it to the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party would not support the contention that has been put forward by Senator Murphy on this question. [More…]
If we disagree with the law there are procedures in a democratic society by which we should change the law. [More…]
It is a great pity that for the enlightenment of the Senate and the public of Australia we do not hear more speeches from the representtatives of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think it is extremely desirable that the members of political parties put forward their philosophy on these matters and I would encourage the members of the Democratic Labor Party as often as possible and in such forceful and succinct fashion and with such clarity to explain their views on matters of civil liberties as Senator Little did on this occasion. [More…]
Does the Minister still expect the Government to get the blind support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party irrespective of the decision to supply such exports to China? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this measure. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party believe that it is in the interests of the industry and of the national economy that these Bills should be passed. [More…]
1 assure you, Mr Acting Deputy President, and honourable senators that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is flying a short haulage aircraft in this debate. [More…]
I merely rise to indicate the support of the Democratic Labor Party for this Bill and to make one or two observations. [More…]
There may be some warrant, as there is in other democratic countries where the Westminster parliamentary system operates, for having some parliamentary structure which can bring under scrutiny public corporations such as Qantas. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I am glad to learn that the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party support the Loans (Qantas Airways Ltd) Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party naturally supports this Bill, but I am intrigued as to the real reason for its introduction. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I rise to indicate that my colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party and I will support the Bill. [More…]
Generally we of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are prepared to support the Bill hoping that the Prime Minister, at an opportune time, will make a complete review of the Cabinet set up. [More…]
On this occasion I want to say to you - and 1 will be supported by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy), the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and, I hope, by other senators - how appreciative we are of the wonderful services you have given to the national Parliament and to us as senators. [More…]
When we have differences we have a capacity to agree to differ because we know that, in our democratic process, this is the way it must be. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I wish to pay tribute of our respect and regard to you, Mr President, and to the other honourable senators who will be retiring from this Senate. [More…]
Therefore, the home that should be provided for the representatives of the people of Australia is of great importance as an expression of our democratic purpose. [More…]
Of course, in that I include my friends in the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We should remember that the public outside watches us, as a democratic institution, very carefully. [More…]
I hope that we shall be worthy of the trust that the public puts in us and that we shall be able to uphold the democratic system which governs our country at present. [More…]
I think it will continue for as long as we have a democratic Parliament in Australia, and I hope that will be forever. [More…]
Then we heard from Senator Gair of the Democratic Labor Party, who indicated that his Party would not oppose the Bill. [More…]
The new Prime Minister, knowing full well that this is a numbers game and knowing that he desperately needs members in his own Party, has decided not only to hold out a new portfolio as a bait for someone who might otherwise be a recalcitrant member of his Party or of the Democratic Labor Party but has decided to create for the benefit of Government back benchers a number of parliamentary Assistant Ministers. [More…]
We expected the Democratic Labor Party - the third arm of government in this place - to support the Government, but because we oppose the matter in principle, we strongly express our opposition to the proposal. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party through its Leader, Senator Gair, has indicated that we support this measure. [More…]
With the emergence of independents of various characters and with the presence - we hope the expanded presence - of the Democratic Labor Party there is going to be in this chamber a completely new complexion which is denied to the House of Representatives. [More…]
What has surprised me more is that most people have spoken against the Bill, including senators of the Liberal Party, Australian Democratic Labor Party and, of course, the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 49 votes so if it did not ratify, the Agreement could come into force. [More…]
On 16th February this year, the day on which the Parliament resumed its sittings, a motion of urgency was moved by Senator Gair, Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party chose to support the Government’s 1970-71 Budget, and when it went to the polls it supported the Government again. [More…]
But on the first day of the new session the Democratic Labor Party came into this place and said in effect, in terms to which one could not take exception, that it thought that the pensioners - all of them; age, invalid and widowed - were not getting a fair go and that necessary legislation should be introduced. [More…]
The next step was that on 7th April a similar motion to deal with the economic position of senior citizens was moved by another member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, who said: [More…]
On that occasion, 7th April, another member of the Democratic Labor Party indicated that 2 weeks later he would raise another matter of urgency relating to social services. [More…]
Australian Labor Party senators as well as Democratic Labor Pary senators were able to express their concern and, perhaps, their annoyance at the failure of the Parliament to make proper provision for the social service benefits which were being paid in the community. [More…]
The motion was debated and an attempt was made by one of the Australian Democratic Labor Party senators, Senator Little, to gag the debate by moving ‘That the question be now put’. [More…]
There is only one way to force the Government of this country to do what the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party have been saying should be done. [More…]
If honourable senators read the contents of the motions the Australian Democratic Labor Party has proposed - I will not worry about trifling differences - they will see that the substance of them is that there should be legislation to correct these injustices and that social services should be brought up to a proper level. [More…]
I would point out to the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which agrees that there is social injustice in the community and has been demanding that there should be legislation to overcome this injustice, that now is the time to act. [More…]
Now is the time for the Democratic Labor Party to vote with the Australian Labor Party and put this Government on notice. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party does not support the Australian Labor Party it will stand condemned in the eyes of the people of Australia as being a political party that does not mean what it says. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Government at Budget time and it supports the Government at the time of an election and then it comes into this chamber and moves urgency motions, seeks discussions on matters of public importance and says it is sorry for the poor pensioners. [More…]
I dispatched my notice to the President and at an appropriate time the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved an urgency motion in connection with this matter. [More…]
On 21st April the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved another urgency motion dealing with child endowment but, because of the action of the Opposition, a vote was not taken on that motion. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party did more than that. [More…]
But there has never been any sup port from the Opposition for our Democratic Labor Party motions for the withdrawal of Budgets - something more positive - and to have them redrafted. [More…]
It would be unfair - as yet - to say that the 26 Labor Senators have handed over the role of Opposition to the five Senators from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think they will come down on the side of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He decides that the Opposition will not approve of the gag in order to get a vote on the proposal of the Democratic Labor Party in regard to child endowment. [More…]
I think there is a lot of truth in what the Australian Labor Party has said about the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think the Democratic Labor Party, which was somewhat formidably attacked, is entitled to defend itself. [More…]
We on the Government side can take some comfort from the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party because today we are assured - as we have been assured on countless occasions - that the Democratic Labor Party votes for measures on their merits. [More…]
Over the last 6 Budgets the Democratic Labor Party, applying that standard, has supported the Budgets of this Government. [More…]
Every piece of legislation in the field of social services which we have brought forward has received the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We know from the motions moved by the Democratic Labor Party to enable debates on urgent matters earlier this year that the DLP is concerned about social service pensions and child endowment. [More…]
If we consider those 2 specific items we know that to give the Democratic Labor Party what it was seeking in terms of an increase of $1 a week in child endowment would cost Australia $185m in one year. [More…]
I have said before, when speaking on this general area, that if the Democratic Labor Party also wants increased expenditure on defence - as i have heard it say from time to time - theo undoubtedly there must be greater revenues available for Government. [More…]
Yet I have not heard the Democratic Labor Party urging the Government to increase taxation. [More…]
The Minister’s entry into the debate indicates that he is always ready to support his shadow Party, the third Party in the Government coalition, the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It points to one area of suffering that the Government and the Australian Democratic Labor Party do not recognise. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has moved that the proposed amendment be amended to read: but the Senate is of opinion that the social services of the Commonwealth should be reviewed in the next Budget. [More…]
We have a Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Let us see how democratic its members are. [More…]
the backs of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and to take its ideas. [More…]
I am motivated to do so because of the hypocrisy of the amendment that has been moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Whilst I have been careful to refrain from participating in the interchange of words and expressions between the Opposition Party and the third party - the Democratic Labor Party - I feel bound to point out that it is not really a very serious exchange in which they are engaging. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has moved an amendment to that. [More…]
- The Australian Democratic Labor Party, in common with all parties of the Senate, supports this Bill. [More…]
If the Minister would be good enough to reply to those questions I would indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports these 3 Bills and congratulates the Minister for Works (Senator Wright) for saving the Senate’s time by bringing them on together. [More…]
Paragraph (d) of the amendment has puzzled the Australian Democratic Labor Party completely. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party could not support a proposition to renew any slums. [More…]
I want to make clear that the Democratic Labor Party does not support the centralisation of power in the Commonwealth. [More…]
The Opposition has tried unsuccessfully - the Government and the Australian Democratic Labor Party voted against it - to see that these young people are given war service home entitlements. [More…]
The Government, for its reasons, and the Democratic Labor Party, because it wanted to stick with the Gov ernment, voted against that proposition. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party knows that the intention is to get rid of slums and rebuild, not slums, but homes fit for Australian people to live in. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party have looked at the amendment proposed by the Australian Labor Party and find ourselves in agreement with it. [More…]
- The Australian Democratic Labor Party has the opportunity for one of its supporters to speak a second time in this debate, which is in a limited field because of the direction the debate has taken in terms of the speech of the Minister for Air (Senator Drake-Brockman). [More…]
The amendment to which I am addressing myself, proposed by the Democratic Labor Party, has a similar purpose. [More…]
That has always been the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will not oppose the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will vote for the validation of this Bill because there is no alternative in the interests of the cherry growers. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill and it will oppose and vote against the amendment moved by Senator Wilkinson on behalf of the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
When the sitting was suspended for dinner I was outlining the Democratic Labor Party’s attitude to this Bill and to the amendment moved on behalf of the Opposition by Senator Wilkinson. [More…]
The position of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in relation to both the Bill before the Senate and the amendments moved by the Opposition through Senator Wilkinson was enunciated by Senator Kane when he foreshadowed certain amendments which the Democratic Labor Party will be moving in respect of this Bill and the associated Bill. [More…]
I want to indicate the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party in relation to matters which Senator Kane did not advert to specifically. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party hopes that this investigation will be embarked upon in terms of the Vernon Committee’s report, though it hopes that such an investigation will meet with a much more practical response than that magnificant investigation and report and that its recommendations will be implemented. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party opposes this proposition for 2 reasons. [More…]
That is one reason why the Democratic Labor Party could not find it possible to support this proposition. [More…]
The second reason is, of course, that the motion which Senator Kane has indicated will be moved as an amendment after the disposition of the amendment which has been propounded by Senator Wilkinson includes a provision for an examination by the Democratic Labor Party’s method of inquiry the thing which Senator Murphy’s motion proposes should be examined by his method, namely, the question of the costprice squeeze. [More…]
If honourable senators were to refer to the circulated copy of the Democratic Labor Party’s proposed amendment they would find that, under the heading of rural producers costs, it takes into account the Australian tariff, Government policies and other factors tending to raise costs in Australia, the incidence of railway freight on rural producers in comparison with urban charges, road transport and the wage structure of the rural economy. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Parly would much prefer, if it is a matter of preference, the type of examination it has suggested of the cost-price structure of the rural industry. [More…]
For that reason the Democratic Labor Party will support its own proposal on this matter and will not find itself in accordance with the motion put forward in this regard by Senator Murphy. [More…]
They would be terrified by the consequences of their own action, and they are relying on the sense of responsibility of the Democratic Labor Party to destroy an amendment that they do not really want to be carried. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party therefore presents a short term solution and proposes a long term solution. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has continuously pressed in this field and it will continue to press and we trust that upon this occasion we will get support from both sides of the Senate for our propositions which go to the long range solution of the problems and the short range alleviation of the present crisis in rural industries. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has moved an amendment to each of these Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s other amendment relates to the second Sill and is, I believe, a bit too general as it stands at the moment and I cannot go along with it. [More…]
On the other hand the Australian Democratic Labor Party has submitted 2 amendments. [More…]
I am becoming disillusioned with any amendments which start with the words ‘in the opinion of the Senate’ whether they are submitted by the Democratic Labor Party or by ourselves. [More…]
Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has asked: How long would it take to get the States together? [More…]
The members of the Democratic Labor Party are to be commended for their references to these problems and for their presentation of what in their opinion would be desirable. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not interested in assisting them because that Party only gets a few votes from around the suburbs of the towns. [More…]
Mr Acting Deputy President the Australian Democratic Labor Party indicated yesterday through Senator Kane that it would move an amendment to the motion, that this Bill be now read a second time, after the disposal of the amendment moved by Senator Wilkinson. [More…]
Therefore I commend the amendment of the Democratic Labor Party to honourable senators and ask for their support. [More…]
The amendment that has been moved by Senate Kane on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party would, to the casual observer - that would be to the majority of farmers - appear to be holding out considerable hope for farmers in the immediate future. [More…]
This is the reason for the objection on the part of the Opposition to the first part of the amendment put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which deals with the establishment of a national rural finance corporation. [More…]
I do not like the section of the amendment which deals with estate duty, as proposed by the Democratic Labor Party, being attached to the motion for the second reading of a Bill dealing with primary industries. [More…]
I repeat the words of Senator Prowse when he said that we all have sympathy with the thoughts that are expressed in the Democratic Labor Party amendment and in his foreshadowed amendment. [More…]
I have a few words to say in relation to an amendment proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, having moved its own amendment on this matter, and it being defeated, is now faced with the amendment moved by Senator Prowse as a Government senator on behalf of the Country Party- [More…]
Because this amendment is virtually in complete accord with the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party - it really brings the matter rather closer than our amendment because it wants this subject to be considered in the preparation in the Budget - we proposed to support it. [More…]
On the third reading of that Bill the Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment in these terms: [More…]
Firstly, the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill in general principles. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote for the amendment and probably 4 or 5 Government senators will cross the floor and vote for it. [More…]
I spoke earlier on this subject when I spoke on the Australian Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
Further on in the debate on the Estate Duty Assessment Bill last year the Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment to the effect that the Commonwealth should retire from the field cif estate duty altogether. [More…]
I rise merely to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and supports the principle of the regional electorate contained in clause 3. [More…]
For those reasons, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, supports this clause and the Bill. [More…]
I rise to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports these 3 Bills, namely, the Income Tax Assessment Bill (No. [More…]
While the Democratic Labor Party supports these Bills we do join in that chorus of concern which at the moment perhaps is not altogether completely warranted in any serious way, but we always urge upon the Government that it should have constantly within its vision the necessity of keeping the strongest and clearest possible scrutiny over foreign investment in and control of Australian companies. [More…]
With those words I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bills. [More…]
in reply - I note from the comments made on behalf of the Australian Labor Party by Senator Wheeldon and on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party by Senator Byrne that neither Party is in opposition to these measures. [More…]
Mr Acting Deputy President, the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill because it is necessary to do so to allow the States to survive at this time. [More…]
This last addition happily, perhaps because of the activities of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the firm belief of this Party in the Australian people and the Australian family, is at present removed from the statutes of both the States and the Commonwealth. [More…]
I am delighted to -hear that the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I support the Bill and commend it to honourable senators. [More…]
Under the democratic processes which we operate and of which we are so proud Mr Irwin M.P. [More…]
I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will not oppose this Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party would not wish to stand in the way of any measure that could even be remotely connected with alleviating the circumstances in which primary producers find themselves. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does regret that as yet the Parliament has not been convinced of the value of and accepted the long range programme and approach sug gested by my Party to get to the kernel of the deep-seated problems facing primary industry. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not support the proposed amendment. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party deplore the fact that there is not complete honesty in relation to this great question of education. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party will not have a part in it: We believe that this Bill, which provides an opportunity for the Commonwealth to give money to both state and private schools in accordance with their requirements and in accordance with’ the principle whereby the Commonwealth already has made money available to the state educational system for science laboratories, should be carried by the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Victoria Grant (Shepparton Preserving Company Limited) Bill. [More…]
Probably as in most elections in Victoria the key which would unlock the door for whoever came into the Commonwealth Parliament was where the Democratic Labor Party gave its preferences. [More…]
It could not be suggested that the Government was bringing down a Bill to assist the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Pears may still be rotting on the ground when the Democratic Labor Party has the numbers in this and another place to form a government. [More…]
What is a discussion of the animosity that naturally exists in politics between the Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Labor Party compared with this great problem facing the primary producers of this country? [More…]
I mention that only because I think it is significant that on this occasion legislation of such major import as the Commonwealth employees legislation introduced by the Liberal-Country Party Government has the support of the Australian Labor Party and, as I understand, the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Is that not part of the democratic system of government? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is interested in the subject which was raised by Senator Sir Magnus Cormack and, indeed, has had talks with the people employed as scientists in the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. [More…]
I turn to what was said on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party by Senator Little, who supported this reduction. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has considered this legislation from the point of view of the representations that were made to us and, we presume, to the Government. [More…]
Throughout your parliamentary career it has been apparent to all that you have always had an overwhelming conviction that our democratic processes require dignity, devotion and application to the welfare of the nation. [More…]
We in Australia have our democratic processes. [More…]
1 suggest that, had I not asked those questions following the question asked by Senator Kane on that day, we would have had an answer to Senator Kane’s question telling the people of Australia how terrible the trade union movement was because it carried out a democratic ballot among its members in order to amalgamate certain organisations and how terrible it was that finances would be amalgamated to fight the cause of the workers in this country. [More…]
I have a petition from 573 citizens of the Commonwealth which, honourable senators will be interested to know, was forwarded to me by the Young Democratic Labor Association of Victoria. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party submits that such political strikes cause not only economic damage, loss of wages and public inconvenience but, more seriously, they pervert the real role of trade unionism. [More…]
Clearly, then, in the view of the Democratic Labor Party, the Government should act quite firmly against this illegal presumption. [More…]
By doing so it will not only protect the authority of this Parliament but also defend our democratic system against those determined to destroy it. [More…]
Not only do the trade unions affiliate with the Australian Labor Party but - and it may well still be so - there was a very small number of trade unions actually affiliated with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In Victoria for some time the Victorian branch of the Federated Clerks Union of Australia and the Victorian branch of the Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia - and there may be others - were affiliated with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We have great associations of workers which under the laws of the Commonwealth are conducted in an extremely democratic manner, in which the members must have control of their committees of management, and in which there are all sorts of provisions for secret ballots and election of members. [More…]
It is reasonable and natural that in this community they should take part in the democratic process. [More…]
In some States, of course, it is in practice impossible for them to get the desired social and economic changes through the parliamentary institutions because the parliamentary institutions are not democratic. [More…]
How can one describe Queensland as being a democratic State when there is a gerrymander which makes it practically impossible for the political party associated with the trade unions to win government? [More…]
How can one regard as democratic the other States which have upper chambers stacked in a fashion which makes it impossible for the Australian Labor Party to win government there? [More…]
When one has, as in South Australia, a situation that can only be described as democratic, then one has bodies going out and properly seeking to effect political change by persuasion of the whole community and, if necessary, engaging where they consider it proper in strikes and stoppages. [More…]
This is a motion designed to encourage the Government to somehow bring in legislation or to invoke legislation which will prevent the trade unions from carrying out a part of the great democratic political process, and it should not be accepted by the Senate. [More…]
Is the trade union movement in this country to be told in some way what it must or must not do or to be subjected to legislation which will prevent it from enter ing into the democratic political processes of this country? [More…]
I do not care what might be said by the Australian Democratic Labor Party or this Government. [More…]
This is a matter of free speech and the right to pursue democratic ends. [More…]
I think that nobody in this country would deny the right of any individual member of a trade union or the trade union itself to free and unfettered participation in the democratic, lawful processes of this country. [More…]
We do not deny to trade unions participation in proper, democratic, lawful processes. [More…]
I would have thought that, so far from espousing this line of operation, those who had any solicitude for the existence and welfare of the trade union movement would see in this course of conduct a most divisive factor which, if persisted in, cannot be tolerated by any democratic community that puts its faith in a parliament elected by the majority of the people. [More…]
So the only case which Senator Wright and the Australian Democratic Labour Party have made is that some of the strikes may be unnecessary. [More…]
The Democratic Labour Party makes the point that a lot of the stoppages are occasioned by political motives and that that should not bc the role of the trade unions. [More…]
Then Senator Kane, who led the debate for the Democratic Labour Party, talked about political strikes. [More…]
If the coalition Government had been secure and stable, and if it felt that it had the electors behind it, it and not the Democratic Labor Party would have brought this matter before the Parliament. [More…]
Tonight the Democratic Labor Party says: ‘Look, we are independent. [More…]
But we know from experience and from the statements made by Democratic Labor Party leaders that their purpose is to keep the Australian Labor Party out of office. [More…]
When a protest in a democratic society ceases to be persuasive- [More…]
Ironically, as he later became Federal Secretary of the Democratic Labor Party, he was considered by many union leaders in the late 1940s to be on the far left wing and even a camm’. [More…]
This man, who was once said to be left wing, who was once thought of as a Com and who is now in the Democratic Labor Party, wants to gaol people. [More…]
And what does the Australian Labor Party do,’ the supposed political arm of this organisation which is committed to democratic parliamentary leadership? [More…]
But as I was about to say, there is also an element of sour grapes in this motion that comes from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As Senator Murphy mentioned earlier, there are many unions affiliated to the Australian Labor Party and there are a few - a very, few - affiliated to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
They are suggesting that the democratic process is exhausted by electors going to the polls every 3 years and then lapsing into inactivity until they get the opportunity to go again. [More…]
In speaking to this motion, I congratulate Senator Webster on quoting one of the powerful trade unions of this country which happens to be led by a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The amazing fact is that if there is a big union which is led by the Democratic Labor Party the members of the Australian Labor Party in this chamber want to disown it; but if it is a union led by Communist Party officials it seems to be greatly beloved by them and not only is it accepted but its policies are slavishly supported. [More…]
I can understand the disappointment that a big union should be led by members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suggest that it is quite unarguable that the situation which exists in the Liberal-Country Party coalition, supported by the Australian Democratic Labor Party and, to date, the 3 independent honourable senators, is injurious to our nation. [More…]
In the light of that assurance and in all the circumstances, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Ordinance and resists the motion for its disallowance. [More…]
1 think it should be fairly clear to even the most gullible member of the Liberal Party, even the most rustic member of the Australian Country Party, and even the most obscurantist member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that such is far from being the case. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party welcomes the proposed alteration to standing order 33. [More…]
We would do so in the fond expectation and hope and, we trust, certain anticipation that the additional senator would be representative of the Democratic Labor Party in the person of Senator Gair but that provision for the independents should not be lost sight of. [More…]
At this stage the Democratic Labor Party feels, as Senator Murphy has stated, that this is a non-party matter. [More…]
This is a non-party matter in the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We support the recommendation and trust that in the logic of events if this resolution goes through unamended and the number is increased from 7 to 8 it would be the right and entitlement of the Democratic Labor Party to have that additional representative and that such representative should be left to the nomination of our Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the recommendation but I would ask the Senate to keep the other consideration in mind. [More…]
It is reasonable as a matter of democracy for the Australian Democratic Labor Party to be represened on this Committee. [More…]
A reasonable approach might even have been to have left the membership as it was and to have said that, in addition to the President and the Chairman of the Committees, the Government should have 2 senators on the Committee, the Opposition should have 3 and the extra 2 members, which were formerly filled by Government senators should be filled by Democratic Labor Party and the Independent senators. [More…]
The membership could be made up in in the following way: 3 Government senators; 3 Opposition senators; 1 Democratic Labor Party senator and 1 Independent senator. [More…]
The very existence in the Senate of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and of the 3 Independent senators means that they will have a strong say in determining the representation on the Committee. [More…]
If the Opposition, the Democratic Labor Party or the Independents, with enough support move an urgency motion, we can introduce business ahead of the Government’s business. [More…]
I understand also that members of the Democratic Labor Party are not bound by any instruction on questions relating to the Standing Orders and that they also will have a free vote. [More…]
It has been mentioned that on occasions the Australian Democratic Labor Party has expressed itself as being opposed to the moving of the gag even when only one or two minutes are left to debate the issue. [More…]
It is only since we have had a fragmentation of this position in the Senate that the situation has arisen where the people who hold the balance of power, namely the Democratic Labor Party, have been able to say whether or not they want the gag to be applied. [More…]
If we decided that we have to be always efficient and talk only about the things that matter, in somebody’s estimation, and not talk about anything unnecessarily, thereby getting our business through efficiently, we would lose the whole atmosphere of a democratic Parliament. [More…]
This procedure has obviously been sought to be used in the manner in which it has been used and not, as Senator Cant and others have tried to show, by the Australian Democratic Labor Party alone. [More…]
Before that motion is moved, may I throw a cat amongst the Democratic Labor Party pigeons? [More…]
Recently there has been evidence of the use of urgency debates for a political motive by the Australian Democratic Labor Party to embarrass the Opposition. [More…]
Because, by some freak of election, the Democratic Labor Party numbers have been raised to five. [More…]
For that reason the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the proposition of the Standing Orders Committee. [More…]
The concept of the Standing Orders postulates democratic principles much more widely than those espoused by Senator Georges. ] [More…]
I would not do it to disentitle 3 senators or, for that matter, members of the Democratic Labor Party of that right. [More…]
For years the Democratic Labor Party had 2 members, -subsequently 3 and subsequently 4. [More…]
That is a very logical thing to do and an extremely democratic thing to do. [More…]
As an example, I remind honourable senators of what the Democratic Labor Party did in relation to age pensions. [More…]
down in November 1970. the Democratic Labor Party immediately assessed what the consequences would be. [More…]
I know that honourable senators may find it somewhat inconvenient that notices of an urgent character have been presented by the Democratic Labor Party on a number of occasions, but I am sure that no-one can dispute that not one of those notices could be considered as of other than an urgent nature. [More…]
Let us consider the 3 resolutions that have been presented to the Parliament by the Democratic Labor Party during the last session. [More…]
If Senator Cavanagh thinks that, he should go before the pensioner associations in Australia and say that he does not agree with the Democratic Labor Party doing its best, the Parliament being out of session, to present this matter through the President to the Parliament at the earliest opportunity. [More…]
We do not claim necessarily all the credit for that - not at all - but we do say that undoubtedly the concern which was shown by the Democratic Labor Party in its early, prompt and urgent presentation to the Senate of notice pf motions which were carried by the Senate on 3 occasions and opposed by the Australian Labor Party on 2 occasions, if my recollection is correct, must definitely have had an effect on the Government as showing an expression of opinion on the part of the people as conveyed through a resolution of the Senate. [More…]
Has the Government made any approach to the Siagon regime about this abysmal lack of democratic process following Australia’s contribution of 470 Australians dead and a great sum of money expended for the so called maintenance of democracy? [More…]
You, Mr President, the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Leader of the Opposition will have been acquainted with the fact that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has given notice of its intention to move an urgency motion on 8th September in respect of Australia’s relations with the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China. [More…]
For those reasons the Australian Democratic Labor Party does not see any great merit in disallowing this ordinance. [More…]
All that the honourable senator did by making those observations was to indicate to the Senate that he had no idea of the distinction in a democratic society between the Executive and the judiciary. [More…]
We will continue to exhibit this interest and attempt to ensure that the democratic process is not eroded bv this growing practice of dealing with matters by ordinance when they should be dealt with by legislation. [More…]
If we consider various officers of the Senate such as the Leader of the Opposition or the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party even honourable senators opposite would agree that it is not arguable but is demonstrable that the demands on them are far greater than ever before. [More…]
I realise that Government senators are having a joint caucus meeting in an endeavour to belt the Democratic Labor Party and Independent senators into line so as to enable the Government to get its new Assistant Minister in the Senate. [More…]
In any event it would be silly to suggest that the Australian Government, like any other government, does not have regard to the hope, and in fact expresses the view that there will be stable government in South Vietnam and that the democratic processes will function. [More…]
1 would think that he would share my view that it is not merely a matter of establishing democratic conceptions such as balloting for dislocation of work. [More…]
But not only is it important to put that democratic conception into the unions; it is also important to ensure that unions use their power for industrial purposes and do not presume to use their power for political and other purposes. [More…]
What I have stated represents the position which the Australian Democratic Labor Party took up the other day. [More…]
But I must say that over the recent period Senator Gair and other members of the Democratic Labor Party by their vote in this chamber have supported the policies of this Government which have acted against the interests of the people of Australia. [More…]
It has been able to do so because it has had the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is something that has been a feature of democratic parliaments in the democracies of the world. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party believe that we have cause for some satisfaction inasmuch as matters which we believed merited urgency debates in this Senate, such as pensions, child endowment and a readjustment of superannuation to exCommonwealth employees, have received the attention of the Government. [More…]
Who has done more for the pensioners than the Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
We should be telling the people what the true position is, and that is what we of the Democratic Labor Party aim at doing. [More…]
The role of the Democratic Labor Party at this time each year when debating the Budget has always been constructive. [More…]
1 have been advocating that since the Australian Democratic Labor Party became a political party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party urges the ultimate abolition of the means test which could be done by progressively limiting its operations to various age classifications within the pensionable age . [More…]
In the long run, however, the Democratic Labor Party believes that a contributory national insurance scheme against sickness, widowhood, unemployment and old age is the only answer to the growing financial burdens of a social service system based on a means test. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party is particularly satisfied to note that the increases in child endowment in this Budget are to apply to the third and subsequent children. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party would like to see the capitalisation of child endowment, the updating of the homes savings grants, as well as provision for marriage loans rebatable on the birth of children. [More…]
Clearly the Democratic Labor Party is deeply concerned at the Government’s whole approach to defence as shown by an analysis of the Budget. [More…]
The 3 major parties in this place, excluding the Democratic Labor Party, are represented on the Committee. [More…]
I notice that Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party each time seems to find some excuse for why the Committee’s recommendations should not be adopted. [More…]
It was designed to have and does have inevitable parliamentary consequences which are evident in the presence in this place of an intermediate political group such as the Australian Democratic Labor Party and 3 independent senators. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party subports this Bill, and with the concurrence of honourable senators I incorporate in Hansard the 2 tables to which I referred earlier. [More…]
I thought it had optimistic hopes one day of being the government, but apparently that is not so, so I will withdraw the Australian Democratic Labor Party from that group. [More…]
When I made that remark the Democratic Labor Party did not cross my mind. [More…]
I read in the Press that the Australian Democratic Labor Party was going to raise the matter of the misuse of the VIP aircraft, although that Party has not raised the matter. [More…]
The imputation has been made that we, as members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and as Senator Byrne’s political colleagues, were in some way biased in favour of the case which has been presented tonight by Senator Byrne. [More…]
At the appropriate time I will be having discussions with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) for the purpose of seeing whether we can work out a loosely knit timetable which will enable us to stay reasonably close to the other place. [More…]
In this chamber a spokesman for the Australian Democratic Labor Party used the term natural justice. [More…]
At no time while that debate was on doI recall any spokesman for the Democratic Labor Party appealing for natural justice on behalf of Ronald Walsh. [More…]
Let me say that I am a believer in the democratic processes - action by the parliament - action by the people - but I doubt the efficacy of the sham democracy - the superficial democracy that is claimed to be the foundation stone of our society. [More…]
I know that the Government has been encouraged in this move by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
I hope that no member of the Parliament will countenance any attempt to interrupt the processes of democratic government. [More…]
On this list of 45 countries there is no figure for the USSR or for the Democratic Republic of East Germany. [More…]
The members pf the Democratic Labor Party have their own dispositions on this matter, and I am not aware of how they propose to vote. [More…]
You replied that on the list of 45 countries there was- no figure for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or the Democratic Republic of East Germany Later in the debate you sought leave to incorporate in Hansard a table showing the consumption of wine by various countries. [More…]
The other country to which you referred as not appearing in the schedule was the Democratic Republic of East Germany. [More…]
Today, the Government, the Opposition, the Democratic Labor Party and the Independent senators have brought to the Senate a variety of people with different skills, backgrounds, opportunities and vocations. [More…]
It is obvious that I do not have to offer congratulations on this score to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I feel that people are beginning to believe that if the democratic institution is to survive there needs to be a change of government - an immediate change of government. [More…]
If government leads to enrich the lives of its people, and if government recognises that it has the powers which are freely given by a democratic society, then I hope that government will become more deeply committed to measures which give life a new dimension. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party maintains that the high interest rates currently charged in this country are a tragedy for Australia, a contributing factor to inflation and an assistance in the destruction of the primary industries. [More…]
If necessary, I will outline once again the proposed amendment foreshadowed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and which I propose to move later. [More…]
The content of the amendment has been canvassed both by Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, in presenting his speech on the Budget, and by Senator Little in speaking to the amendment proposed by the Australian Labor Party and to this then foreshadowed amendment so it is not necessary for me, 1 take it, at this stage to examine in depth and present to the Senate the terms of this amendment. [More…]
The Opposition will not support the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has adopted its usual tactic of failing to support a reasonable amendment moved by the Opposition and then tendering an amendment as some excuse for its attitude. [More…]
Senator Murphy’s remarks seemed to be more concerned about the Government being in office only because of the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Those who have been here for more than a year or so know perfectly well that this great phoney is pulled by the Democratic Labor Party at this time each year. [More…]
Honourable senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party . [More…]
Yet honourable senators of the Democratic Labor Party have only to pick up the notice paper to see that the Australian Labor Party has already had this matter referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Health and Welfare. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has adopted this sloppy attitude of not even looking at this fact in moving its amendment, lt is completely phoney. [More…]
That is why I cannot for the life of me understand the actions of members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Other members of the Democratic Labor Party repeatedly express concern for the underprivileged and they know in their hearts and minds that only a Labor Government will alleviate the hardships, but by their actions in this chamber they continually keep in government the opponents of the people for whom they express concern and reject always the proposals advanced by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
It is about time the members of the Democratic Labor Party stopped humbugging in this chamber and put their votes where their hearts and minds are. [More…]
I am amazed at the actions of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The other members of the Democratic Labor Party are new to me, but, as I have said and as I shall repeat again,, although I have heard them speaking passionately about great humanitarian causes, every : time the Australian Labor Party presents them with an opportunity to put their vote where it can do some good for the people that they are allegedly concerned about they continually reject Labor’s proposal. [More…]
There are many anomalies in the social services legislation, just as there are anomalies in the Australian Democratic Labor Party - little ones as well as big ones. [More…]
It will give the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party a chance to show their mettle. [More…]
I support my colleague, Senator McAuliffe, in his call upon the Australian Democratic Labor Party to support the amendment put forward by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
of the Democratic Labor Party have moved amendments for the withdrawal of the Budget to provide for a greater increase in pensions. [More…]
He denigrated the Democratic Labor Party because of our advocacy of an independent tribunal. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party have been particularly interested in the provision for increased child endowment. [More…]
That state of affairs will continue, in the Democratic Labor Party’s view, until pension rates are determined by an independent tribunal. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labour Party will have no part in it. [More…]
That is the case with the amendment which Senator Brown has moved and that is why the Democratic Labor Party believes it necessary to move an amendment to the ALP amendment. [More…]
This is another point that the Democratic Labor Party has made iD this place over the years. [More…]
The members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or the independent senators may choose to raise matters of urgency. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party support amendment (3). [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment, subject to the amendment which I have moved. [More…]
I was concerned when Senator Byrne said that the Democratic Labor Party would do something. [More…]
Looking at the 7 items we find that the Democratic Labor Party brought up 4 of them. [More…]
But on those 4 occasions Democratic Labor Party senators used the half an hour allotted to each of them. [More…]
For those types of organisations that excel in executive government, this is a very good way of pushing things under the carpet without public scrutiny, ft is significant that the Democratic Labor Party is supporting this motion. [More…]
This happens every time that the gag has to be applied and the Government has not the numbers, I am aware of only one or two occasions on which the Democratic Labor Party has opposed the gagging of a debate. [More…]
If it wants to make the Parliament more democratic with less control by the Executive it will extend the speaking time allowed to members. [More…]
This year 7 urgency motions have been moved of which the Labor Party moved only one, Senator Greenwood moved one, Senator Turnbull moved one and members of the Democratic Labour Party moved 4. [More…]
Possibly democracy is so important that it is necessary to take more time to debate matters in a democratic way than was taken in the past. [More…]
From the democratic point of view there is an importance in giving people sufficient time in which to speak. [More…]
Many senators would regard some of these matters on the notice paper as vastly more important than the matter that Senator Gair, supported by the 4 additional members of the Democratic Labor Party, might raise. [More…]
I think each and every one of us - the Liberal Party, the Democratic Labor Party and ourselves - agreed that we were not going to run our chamber in the manner in which the other chamber was being run. [More…]
He said that the Australian Democratic Labor Party would vote in a certain way. [More…]
When the last vote was taken we saw that the Democratic Labor Party followed Senator Byrne. [More…]
I hope that such a recommendation will never be accepted in this chamber because I believe that it is a downgrading of debate in a democratic institution such as a House of Parliament. [More…]
Let us not sell the democratic rights of senators down the drain, for they might at some time very much regret having done so. [More…]
My question is directed to the Attorney-General, ls it a fact that, during the last 2 years, Commonwealth Police have had under regular surveillance the premises of the Students for a Democratic Society, now known as the Radical Action Movement, at Palmerston Street, Carlton, Victoria? [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s amendment to the Australian Labor Party’s proposal is simply to delete 2 sections of it and likewise the Government will oppose the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
It is also a matter about which the Australian Democratic Labor Party has spoken on every occasion it has had an opportunity to do so. [More…]
That is the reason why the Democratic Labor Party has advocated since its inception the establishment of an independent tribunal of competent people who would have regard to the rise in wages and prices and every other criteria associated with the question to consider the matter with a desire and a view to making a reasonable and just determination insofar as pensions are concerned. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party believes it is necessary to move an amendment to the ALP amendment and to satisfy Senator Cavanagh I will tell him why. [More…]
However, that is the position, and Senator Murphy has recognised the reasons for it and has very graciously said: ‘We will accept the amendment of the Democratic Labor Party to eliminate paragraphs (4) and (6) from the amendment moved by Senator Brown originally.’ [More…]
During the course of this debate the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been charged with not sincerely supporting the proposition we are now putting forward. [More…]
But I think that another principle is contained in the proposition that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has put before the Senate today and on which we seek an expression of the Senate’s opinion. [More…]
I rise to speak for the first time in this debate, although anyone listening to the Democratic Labor Party would probably think that I have been the main speaker. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party have persevered with this suggestion over the years and have used the term, which they used tonight, that the matter should be taken out of politics and placed into what I recall being referred to some years ago when we first debated this matter as a sort of arbitration court. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has used the analogy that the Government does not fix wages, that this matter is put out to a separate body, and that in that pattern the question of pensions should be put to a separate body which I imagine would be an arbitration court type of body. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment, and we accepted it to try to get something through and to record some sort of expression from the Senate. [More…]
But 1 should have thought that had clause 6 of our amendment been allowed to stand there would have been a better chance of the Democratic Labor Party having the type of body that it proposes at least examined. [More…]
The Government will oppose the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If an independent tribunal were to say that a pensioner should receive $40 a week instead of the $17.25 a week which this Budget provides, plus the fringe benefits and supplementary allowances, would the Democratic Labor Party say that just because an independent tribunal, with pensioner representation, had so determined, that must be accepted by the Government? [More…]
After advocating action for a long time, the Australian Democratic Labor Party succeeded in getting the Government to give consideration to child endowment. [More…]
1 feel bound to say that the Opposition, through its leader, and the Democratic Labor Party through its leader, have been most co-operative in the passage of these Bills. [More…]
I gave notice of the proposed amendment yesterday to the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson), the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), and the independent senators. [More…]
Before dealing particularly with the Post and Telegraph Bill I would like to reply to a charge made against me last night by Senator Willesee that I had been dishonest in connection with the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to postal Bills on previous occasions. [More…]
In voting on the Bill the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party combined to defeat the Government by 25 votes to 24. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party and Senator Turnbull voted with the Opposition to carry the amendment by 26 votes to 24. [More…]
Senators of the Democratic Labor Party put their signatures to a requisition for that to be done. [More…]
It has been left to the Australian Democratic Labor Party to attempt to have this proposal examined. [More…]
Whatever might be the attitude of the ALP, the Australian Democratic Labor Party will not abandon its support for this proposal. [More…]
However, it is only a matter of time before this will happen because the Democratic Labor Party, for one, has informed the President already of its nominees in respect of those standing committees to which members have not yet been appointed. [More…]
I am interested in the foreshadowing of a further amendment by the Austrlaian Democratic Labor Party which has adopted almost the same type of tactic that has been followed in the past when we have dealt with Bills relating to post and telegraph charges. [More…]
But 1 think that a few points should be brought to the attention of honourable senators so that they may appreciate the Opposition’s position, and to illustrate the way in which the Australian Democratic Labor Party., while endeavouring to make its points, has supported the Government and has not supported the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
lt would take too long to trace through ali the situations which have developed over the years with regard to the Democratic Labor Party’s support of the Government and its opposition to the Australian Labor Party, and the occasions when it has supported us against the Government. [More…]
The 24 in opposition to the amendment were composed of government supporters and members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It will be appreciated that in moving this amendment the Democratic Labor Party was agreeing to the Bill being read a second time; all that it wanted was the addition of a pious resolution at the end of the motion ‘That the Bill be now read a second time’. [More…]
Honourable senators will note that the motion proposed by the Democratic Labor Party would not, if carried, have defeated the motion “That the Bill be now read a second time’: it was proposed to add words to that motion. [More…]
When it came to the motion for the second reading the Labor Party voted solidly against the motion, but the Democratic Labor Party voted in favour of the proposed increased charges. [More…]
1 think I should bring to the attention of honourable senators that the Democratic Labor Party, and particularly Senator Gair, campaigned in Queensland during the last Senate election campaign and made as a particular point their opposition to increased post and telegraph charges, but when the issue came down to a vote they did not oppose the increase. [More…]
There were 5 divisions on amendments or in opposition to various clauses being carried, but in each division the Democratic Labor Party supported the Government, whereas on each occasion we opposed the Government. [More…]
I do not speak to the Democratic Labor Party’s proposed amendment because it has not yet been moved. [More…]
It is very clear that the basis of the amendment proposed by the Democratic Labor Party is the tactic used by a DLP senator on a previous occasion. [More…]
The Independent senators and the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are entitled to have matters heard. [More…]
I shall indicate where the Democratic Labor Party to which I belong stands on this matter. [More…]
Senator Sir KENNETH ANDERSON (New South Wales - Minister for Health) (5.40) - in reply - Honourable senators who have taken part in this debate have indicated the views of the Government, the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It distresses me to think that when a senator has been appointed to the high office of Executive Councillor - a very high office in this democratic country of ours - there should be some denigration or attempted denigration from the Opposition. [More…]
Does the Government consider that its carrying on of an undeclared war in Vietnam in supposed support of democratic government can still be justified after the 90 per cent vote in favour of President Thieu in a one man election? [More…]
What the Communists have done in Tibet, Czechoslovakia and Hungary is not in accordance with our democratic way of life. [More…]
In fact it represents a threat to our democratic way of life. [More…]
Nobody in the world - be it a free country or otherwise - is prepared to believe that this was a democratic election. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has made no apologies for putting defence in a very high position of priority on its programme and platform. [More…]
That is why the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which I am privileged to lead, for as long as it is here, is intent on alerting and prodding the Government - irrespective of which party is in government - about the necessity of having adequate defence. [More…]
The second matter negotiated was not really an agreement as much as a final declaration - an unsigned declaration - of the Geneva Conference, the parties to which were representatives of Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, France, Laos, the People’s Republic of China, the State of Vietnam - I point out to honourable senators that South Vietnam was not recognised in the declaration - the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. [More…]
I am reading the whole of it, and not half of it- shall permit the Vietnamese people to enjoy the fundamental freedoms, guaranteed by democratic institutions established as a result of free general elections by secret ballot. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
What then becomes of Senator Carrick’s other great democratic principles which he expressed in terms I will quote? [More…]
On the other hand I he Government has a power that goes beyond the power that any democratic government should hold. [More…]
The credit for the removal of that objectional provision rests with the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Gair gave an account of the position of the Democratic Labor Party in regard to the 1968 amendments which disagrees with my recollection of what happened, but I do not want to take issue with him on that point. [More…]
With the exception of Senator Byrne, who spoke on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, they were all Government senators. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party senators and the other Government senators opposed it as strongly as they could because they were conditioned to the old system and any change was to be opposed. [More…]
But we ask honourable senators to be fair in relating to proposals whether they come from the Opposition, from the Democratic Labor Party or from one of the Independent senators. [More…]
In the Australian Democratic Labor Party, to which I belong, we have differences of opinion on the matter. [More…]
I hope that Senator Murphy has not prejudiced my judgment on this issue, but, being human, I tend to be suspicious about some of his arguments because he has misrepresented the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party towards the appointment of committees, and he has done so merely to win a point tonight. [More…]
They are members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Is anyone seriously suggesting that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam- North Vietnam - has been destroyed or that it is any less powerful now than it was when the conflict started? [More…]
But we have sent troops to South Vietnam for that purpose, and we see now what it means: A virtual dictatorship by President Thieu and the clique around him- When I say that I am quoting not Communist sources - the National Liberation Front, Moscow Radio or the Peking Review - but none other than General Minh and, even more significantly I suggest, Air Vice-Marshal Ky who is so democratic and so committed to the Western way of life that on more than one occasion he has expressed his most warm admiration for the former chancellor of Germany, Herr Hitler. [More…]
As it happens, as has quite often been the case with Republican administrations as opposed to Democratic administrations, there has been a quite radical change in foreign policy - one might say a much more sincere and healthy foreign policy. [More…]
We have come up here to secure the integrity and independence of South Vietnam and to ensure that this country shall be allowed to pursue its own affairs and to pursue the establishment and operation of its own democratic institutions’. [More…]
However, I had the opportunity - the only opportunity of anyone from this Parliament and perhaps from Australia - of observing just how the election was conducted and to what extend it did comply with democratic forms. [More…]
I think it is my duty tonight in this very short time available to me as far as I can to report faithfully, accurately, and, J trust, objectively what were the results of my observations and to what extent I thought the election complied with the ordinary democratic forms of the electoral process. [More…]
The second question was that if the election complied with the presidential election law, was that election law a law in terms of the ordinarily accepted canons of democratic free elections? [More…]
What would be the principles which one would apply to determine whether an election was conducted according to the canons which we would want to apply to determine whether an election was free and democratic? [More…]
Democratic Labor Party each putting up a party ticket, the ballot paper would have the party ticket on it. [More…]
I believe that they should have the democratic right to suggest to their leaders’ that when they confer with the Minister for Health they - should advocate that instead of feeding in S4m a year the fund should feed in SI Om a year and not increase the contribution rates for the next 3 years. [More…]
I rise to indicate the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the National Health Bill 1971 (No. [More…]
I suggest that even our enemies would have to admit that whatever the Democratic Labor Party might do, it will always act responsibly. [More…]
The ‘something for everyone’ principle in politics must be discredited and abandoned, completely and without qualification, before it reduces the country to economic ruin and, as it well may, degrades and destroys the whole principle of democratic government. [More…]
I regret that the Democratic Labor Party cannot see its way clear to support the proposition of the Opposition. [More…]
I repeat that I regret that the Democratic Labor Party cannot see its way clear to support a genuine proposition put forward at this stage by the Labor movement to protect the take home pay of the ordinary average Australian workers, particularly those with families and with dependents who suffer from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, ulcers or what have you. [More…]
When this measure was before the Senate earlier 1 was about to put the point of view to the Australian Democratic Labor [More…]
I know that the Leader of the Government in the Senate is aware that recently an Australian Democratic Labor Party senator attended, I believe by invitation, as an observer at the presidential elections in South Vietnam. [More…]
The matter of urgency which has been raised on behalf of the Australian Labor Party expresses a concern which is shared by the Democratic Labor Party and obviously, in view of the statement by the Attorney-General (Senator Greenwood), by the Government. [More…]
The difference between the Opposition and the Government and the Democratic Labor Party in this regard is in the measure of that concern. [More…]
I feel that the words inserted in lieu of the deleted words more accurately reflect the actual position, lt will more certainly reflect the disposition of the Democratic Labor Party to the terms of the motion. [More…]
Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party knows, I am responsible for the approval of applications by Ministers and the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the use of VIP aircraft. [More…]
If one multiplies that figure by the time taken to complete the journey, which was just over 7 hours, one gets just over $1,400, which is almost the amount the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party mentioned. [More…]
Only this morning on the radio I heard an interview with Senator McGovern, who is a possible Democratic Party nominee for the United States presidential election next year, in which he advocated that the United States withdraw from the ANZUS Pact. [More…]
That is why the Democratic Labor Party has moved this motion as one of extraordinary urgency, because it is important in this time of national crisis for Australia - I make no apologies for using the word ‘crisis’ -that the voice of members of Parliament and of the Parliament should be heard expressing our concern or that those who may feel no concern should express no concern at the position which is developing. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has been gravely concerned that within the last 24 hours the Prime Minister (Mr McMahon) has made a statement which, to members of this Party, is of major proportions. [More…]
If the right honourable gentleman is correctly reported and if his words have the meaning and carry the implications which I think, on the face of them, must be given to them - I say this with all the authority of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and speaking seriously- [More…]
I say with the full authority of the Australian Democratic Labor Party: We find this political attitude completely indefensible, we find it completely dangerous, and we find it totally inexcusable. [More…]
It is totally and fundamentally unacceptable to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I hope that that proposition will be spelt out by the right honourable gentleman in different terms because, as I say, it is unacceptable to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The view of the Democratic Labor Party is that we should have in Australia a nuclear capacity which can be a deterrent to those countries which would attempt by this or any other means to impose their will upon this nation, I think it is a national disgrace that in the light of and in the presence of nations that have developed nuclear capacity and have now developed a strike ability to present those war heads in Australia any Australian should advocate that we should be prepared to denude ourselves, at least of the opportunity and the means of deterrents or retaliation. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party is grievously concerned about the developing position of the Australian nation in South East Asia in the light of Britain’s new confrontation with Europe, in the light of the developing Chinese position and in the light of penetration by the Russian fleet. [More…]
When the Australian Government first proposed that we should accommodate ourselves to this position with very little concern, the Australian Democratic Labor Party took a strong and unrelenting stand and responded immediately in the Senate by denying in a formal sense to our good friend Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson an opportunity to make a statement. [More…]
According to Senator Byrne and the Democratic Labor Party we are faced with a double threat, a two-pronged conspiracy. [More…]
I shall now go on to the other aspect of the conspiratorial situation in which according to the Democratic Labor Party we find ourselves and that is the decision of the United Nations to seat the People’s Republic of China in the General Assembly and on the Security Council and to expel the so-called Republic of Taiwan. [More…]
Sometimes I would talk to the Portuguese officials who tended to sound to me like rather more intelligent members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I would commend this speech of Mr Heath to his fellow Tories sitting opposite and to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 join my colleagues of the Opposition in opposing the motion that has been placed before the Senate by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, which has 5 members in the Senate, is the Party which introduced this subject for debate. [More…]
I remind the Senate that Senator Gair, who is the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, was old enough to serve in World War I and young enough to serve in World War II, but if .ve were giving military awards we would have to suggest that he should be given the M.M. [More…]
I mention this only because this small group of people in ‘he Democratic Labor Party have consistently wanted to turn Australia into a war zone for some world conflict that they imagine might take place. [More…]
On 11th August 1969 the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, said that a new defence pact between Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and other Asian nations should be established. [More…]
On 23rd October 1965, when addressing the Commonwealth Conference of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair said: [More…]
Prior to the suspension of the sitting I was outlining some of the continuing policies of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in relation to war. [More…]
I quite understand the ‘hear, hear’ coming from the corner on my left because what 1 am quoting is consistent with the policy of members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A few week;, before this the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party made an accusation that there were spies in the Public Service and in the trade union movement. [More…]
This should be everybody’s hope, but it will happen only if China is a member of the family, behaves like a member of the family and stops subverting the democratic people who live on its southern borders. [More…]
The motion makes no comment on whether the events of history were justified or unjustified, or whether the Australian Democratic Labor Party has one view and the Australian Labor Party has four or five different views, as is usual in the field of international affairs. [More…]
There are those who say that the records of Australian Democratic Labor Party senators are important to a discussion of this magnitude What has history taught us of those countries which have no democracy today? [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party senators invited the Ambassador of free China and his wife to dinner. [More…]
We regret that Israel was one of those countries which, perhaps was prompted by the same hopes as were expressed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate tonight that mainland China would desert the policies that she has practised towards her neighbours up to date, would accept the responsibility of being a member of the family of nations and would not use its position against the democratic world but would come more closely towards a democratic way of life. [More…]
The Senate is debating a matter raised by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suggest that honourable senators representing the Democratic Labor Party have made very clear their position in respect of these matters. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party looks for military solutions all (he time. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, as the Government’s parties used to do, thinks about solving things in a military way. [More…]
Some countries have to realise that if they do not follow democratic processes they will be faced with Communist insurgency or local insurgency. [More…]
1 remind the Democratic Labor Party, because it is always attacking the Labor Party about these matters, that it is the British Labour Party which is trying to obtain the best terms for entry. [More…]
Again I submit the main point of difference between the Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For this reason I was astounded as I listened to the fear-crazed reaction of the Democratic Labor Party to these 2 great events. [More…]
Led by that pint sized colossus, Senator Gair, the Democratic Labor Party stands across the path of destiny of Australia. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has expressed the same views. [More…]
If the Government will not do anything about high interest rates, can it be persuaded to do something to improve the prospects of primary industries by pursuing the suggestions made by the Democratic Labor Party and introducing a rural finance corporation, backed by the Government, to alleviate the position in greater measure than has been achieved by the Government’s pressure on the banking system of Australia? [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not support the amendments proposed by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
I have made very small suggestions only, but if the Government is bereft of ideas it may attend at the Democratic Labor Party room where we will be able to offer many more suggestions on how to assist primary producers. [More…]
It is eroding the democratic process to come in- here and to seek to have Government Business take precedence over General Business and we will resist it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labour Party regrets the need to extend the sitting hours which are already very long, but we realise the practicalities of the situation. [More…]
The Democratic Labour Party has taken advantage of opportunities to present private members’ business, as honourable senators are aware. [More…]
I was examining the amendment that had been proposed by the Opposition and 1 was indicating the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party towards that amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not think that the Senate should express an opinion on something which is completely illogical and impractical as well as being against the general principle of applying a means test. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not putting forward its proposition on that basis. [More…]
The industry itself may eventually get around to accepting this proposition in some form, but the Democratic Labor Party feels that it is premature at this point of time for the Senate to express an opinion along those lines without having more detail at its disposal than what is contained in the amendment. [More…]
Because it sees no virtue in the amendment itself and because it is trying to assist the Government ultimately to reconstruct the industry the Democratic Labor Party has evolved a proposition which will be put forward by one of my colleagues at an appropriate time in the debate, It will be along the lines J have already suggested in my contribution to the debate. [More…]
I am really astounded that the Australian Democratic Labor Party should bring forward this amendment when it has just helped to defeat an amendment which would have done the same thing but in relation to the wool industry. [More…]
Let us look at what the Democratic Labor Party has proposed in its amendment. [More…]
But the Australian Labor Party did not have the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A little further down in its amendment the Democratic Labour Party mentions discounted interest rates. [More…]
I have said repeatedly that there should be moratorium protection, and that is inherent in the amendment which has just been turned down by the Democratic Labour Party. [More…]
and the Democratic Labor Party will not support our proposal. [More…]
If we were to support this amendment what would happen is that the Democratic Labor Party supporters would say that they were the only people doing anything about these matters. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I ask Government members and members of the Democratic Labor Party: Why should not these proposals of Sir Garfield Barwick, using his very terminology, be put into the Act right now? [More…]
Is there some powerful reason which actuates members of the Government and the Democratic Labor Party to say. [More…]
As I recall it, there was support for the amendment containing the proposals not only from the Australian Labor Party but also from the representative of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
On that occasion the Australian Democratic Labor Party, then represented by Senator Gair and Senator McManus, saw fit to support the proposed amendment. [More…]
I see no reason why the Democratic Labor Party should depart from the attitude it then took. [More…]
Mr Chairman, in the circumstances the Democratic Labor Party sees fit to support the amendment proposed by Senator Murphy, it being a repetition of an amendment proposed long ago and one which emerged at the initiative originally of Sir Garfield Barwick. [More…]
I do not see at this stage why the Democratic Labor Party should not support the amendment. [More…]
I regret that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has taken the view expressed by Senator Byrne, but I am thankful for his suggestion that the opportunity further to consider this matter can be taken. [More…]
I have reminded members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party of that fact because I would hate them to think on this occasion that the amendments are not of considerable importance. [More…]
It knows that this proposition was put forward on the last occasion by the Opposition and that it was supported then by Senator Gair and Senator McManus of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suggest, with respect, that this proposition which was supported previously by the Australian Labor Party and by the Australian Democratic Labor Party ought to be accepted as an indication that we consider that these practices should be examinable. [More…]
I do not feel disposed on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to support this disturbance of the existing practice at the present time. [More…]
What is proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on whose behalf I speak today is this: We propose this urgency motion and we wish it to be put to a vote. [More…]
That is the approximate manner of approach of the Democratic Labor Party to this situation. [More…]
Whether it is going ahead or not I do not know; but that is one straw in the wind that has persuaded the Australian Democratic Labor Party to raise this matter at this stage. [More…]
My proposal on that occasion could not be proceeded with because at that time the Government and the Democratic Labor Party, in discussing the formation of other select committees, said that there were not enough staff, resources or facilities to set up those committees. [More…]
I commend the Democratic Labor Party for bringing this matter forward. [More…]
It was brought up, as Senator Jessop said, by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For these reasons, the Australian Democratic Labor Party does not support the amendment which seeks the withdrawal and redrafting of the Income Tax Bill 1971, If this amendment were carried it would hold up the source of revenue from which money has already been spent in many fields including those that I have mentioned. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the proposals contained in the Bill. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party welcomes the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party welcomes it because it indicates the Government’s alertness to a developing situation, the Government’s recognition of the difficulties that have arisen, and that the Government has moved to meet them. [More…]
Therefore, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, I have much pleasure in supporting the Bill. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party join in the criticism of the Government for its lack of strength in preserving Australia’s aircraft industry in general. [More…]
That is the point the Democratic Labor Party wishes to make on this question. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party wishes to stress to the Government as strongly as possible that the only possible way in which it can co-ordinate these things is to take an active interest in bringing together all facets of the Australian airways industry and the defence structure of this country. [More…]
Therefore the Australian Democratic Labor Party welcomes the passage of this Bill and will support it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports these Bills. [More…]
With those thoughts and having raised those minor queries with the Attorney-General, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
What was the source of an invitation to a Senator of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to observe the recent Presidential election in South Vietnam, and why were representatives of the Australian Liberal, Labor and Country Parties not invited. [More…]
According to my information, those invited included a Senator of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, who was able to accept, and a member of the Australian Liberal Party in another place, who was unable to do so. [More…]
It is perhaps heavier on no section of the Senate than on members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The official Opposition - the Australian Labor Party - is in a little better position, lt has sufficient backbench senators to man the 7 general purpose committees, with the help of the Democratic Labour Party and the independent senators. [More…]
The Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair, who moved the motion, did not speak to it because, as I understood the position, there was an understanding that we would unanimously express our accord with the motion. [More…]
It sticks very much in my throat to say that it was the Australian Democratic Labor Parly which brought forward this resolution. [More…]
When I first heard about this motion which was to be moved by leave by Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party 1 thought that he should be thanked for initiating such a move. [More…]
That is why I have risen to express my g cat regret that the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Senate, when the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party requests the Senate to give its thank, to the armed Services, does nothing but attempt to involve the armed Service:-, in politics. [More…]
That is the motion moved by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) - add the following words: and we express the opinion that those who have been maimed or injured as a result of their war service, and their dependants, should be given repatriation entitlements that will compensate them adequately for their sacrifices’. [More…]
He has made a statement that the Democratic Labor Party, in introducing the motion played politics. [More…]
In actual fact the Democratic Labor Party, by leave of the Senate, moved the motion and had not. [More…]
They were proud of the contribution they made to try to preserve the democratic freedom of a small country. [More…]
If he desires to hold the opinions that he does of the Democratic Labor Party we concede to him in this democracy the right to do so. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, on whose behalf I now speak, accepts no amendment to the proposition that it has placed before the Senate. [More…]
That is the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Little staled that he understood that the motion moved by Senator Gair would be carried unanimously, but Senator Little and the members of the Democratic Labor Party have been in the Senate long enough and have been involved in the political working ofthe nation long enough to appreciate andto understand that the Labor movement in this country has consistently been opposed to Australian involvement in Vietnam. [More…]
We ask honourable senators in the Australian Democratic Labor Party and in the Government parties to think wisely when they vote on this issue. [More…]
1 would have dealt with 2 aspects, one of which is covered by the motion moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which I applaud and I rejectthe suggestion of the Opposition that it is in any way a gimmick. [More…]
I am sure that my Party along with the Democratic Labor Party would go along with me, in my moving with the utmost pride this resolution. [More…]
I think that the Australian Democratic Labor Party must have expected this situation when it introduced this motion, because whenever one touches- on the Vietnam war one touches on the most emotive issue which has faced the world over the last few years. [More…]
A motion has been put forward by the Democratic Labor Party, a motion which the Australian Labor Party supports. [More…]
I hope that no honourable senator will misunderstand me when 1 express the opinion that we have ahead of us too many important matters to allow us to make a big issue of the motion put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, obviously with good intentions, and with which I thoroughly agree. [More…]
I thoroughly commend and agree with the motion moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party would have preferred to discuss this proposition couched in a more worthwhile motion, but that is not our prerogative because a motion has been placed before us as a matter of urgency here tonight. [More…]
Everybody knows the points of view of the Democratic Labor Party and other parties in this House about this subject because we have discussed them throughout the Budget debate. [More…]
But at least, apparently, we have unanimity of economic thinking on the part of the Democratic Labor Party and one of the hardpressed Premiers because the Victorian Premier was honest enough to say that if the Government could get the interest rate back to 5 per cent - and it was the Government which deliberately promoted its increase beyond that point - many of the problems flowing from this aspect would be solved and this would make a major contribution to the alleviation of the other problems in the Australian economy today. [More…]
If Senator Wheeldon has no worthwhile contribution, other than to draw my attention to the gallery,, let me say that galleries may concern members of the Labor Party but we of the Democratic Labor Party are here to do a job for- Australia. [More…]
In view of the fact that the minimum wage has increased by $19 a week and the unemployment benefits for a man, his wife and one child have increased by only $7.25 a week, we members of the Democratic Labor Party suggest that, if there i to be any increase at all - or even if there is not to be any increase - in the numbers of genuinely unemployed people who want to work and who are desirous of keeping themselves and not becoming a drain on the community, that increase of $7.25 a week over the last 10 years should be looked at very seriously by the Government. [More…]
This applies to not only the Commonwealth Police but also the State police forces and, I would venture to say, police forces throughout the democratic world. [More…]
Australian Democratic Labor Party is that while initially we did support the propositions that mostly came from the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) requiring amendments to be made to Bills as they were introduced, finally a point came when we took a stand that this sporadic approach to these matters was not a good one, that it was only a casual one which meant that merely because a Bill relating to a principal Act happened to come before the chamber the matter was dealt with in relation to that officer and no others. [More…]
I have not had an opportunity to examine the statement in detail but it does appear to conform in general terms with the wishes of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party similarly supports the Export Incentive Grants Bill and gives it its blessing. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I shall speak first to the States Grants (Housing) Bill, leaving the amendment aside for the moment. [More…]
I shall conclude my remarks by saying that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the measure which is before the Senate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party accepts that this measure is necessary to give effect to the Government’s Budget proposals. [More…]
It is easy to say that more money should be expended by the Commonwealth in a particular field, but housing is one field in which the Democratic Labor Party is particularly concerned to ensure that the Commonwealth does more in the future. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is of the opinion that if the Government were lo attend to the evil which it introduced itself as a pseudo inflationary deterrent it would solve a lol of the problems of many of the people in this country who have the initiative and desire to meet their own housing needs and who but for the present economic circumstances would have the capacity to do so. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill and oppose the amendment. [More…]
In stating the altitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the Bills before the Senate I say firstly that I listened very carefully to Senator Bishop, who led for the Opposition in this debate. [More…]
This is the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party to these Bills. [More…]
defence and foreign policy the Australian Democratic Labor Party was not prepared to use the measure now before the Senate to defeat he Government. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has once again in very typical fashion betrayed the trust reposed in it by a section of the Australian community. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bills on education which are now before the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is not. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party considers that the correct procedure for the Australian Labor Party to have adopted in the circumstances would have been to move a motion calling foi the establishment of an Australian schools commission separately from this debate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not prepared to hold up grants for school libraries in government and non-government schools and wait until such a commission, which would take a long time to be set up and to investigate these matters, had made decisions. [More…]
The second reason why the Democratic Labor Party would not vote for the amendment is because the amendment refers to the primary obligation of governments to provide and maintain the governmental school systems. [More…]
For the reasons that we consider we should not hold up the present grants, that if the question of an Australian schools commission is to be raised it should be debated under a separate heading and because we feel that all Australian children should be treated alike, the Democratic Labor Party cannot support the amendment. [More…]
But I am still of the opinion that the Estimates committee system is not in the best interests of democratic government, lt does not give the stimulus which was given previously when the Estimates were debated by the Committee of the Whole. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party had another plan. [More…]
Is the Government giving consideration to the establishment of a rural finance corporation to provide long term, low interest rural loans, as the Australian Democratic Labor Party has repeatedly proposed and the Government has consistently opposed in this place? [More…]
Is it a fact that the Government is giving consideration also to having the Commonwealth vacate the field of estate duty, as proposed repeatedly but to date unsuccessfully by the Democratic Labor Party in this place? [More…]
One of the most serious problems affecting the democratic process of this Parliament in the period of a little over 9 years I have been a member of it is the shortage of parliamentary draftsmen or, as they are now known, parliamentary counsel. [More…]
I am fully alive to the fact (hat the democratic process requires that there should be an availability not only of legislation which comes directly before the Houses of Parliament but also of subordinate legislation for its effective operation. [More…]
who would not be exactly a fan of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I propose to confine my remarks to the motion which has been moved by leave by the Opposition and to indicate that we in the Australian Democratic Labor Party will not support at this time the establishment of a joint committee of both Houses or a committee of the Senate. [More…]
Committee work places a tremendous burden on the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The reason is everybody who has a problem believes that remedial legislation cannot go through the Commonwealth Parliament if the Democratic Labor Party does not agree with it. [More…]
It is a part of the democratic process in this country that minority parties have their say. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party L very conscious of the burden of work which is being placed on its members by the committee system of the Senate. [More…]
It would obviate the necessity for 2 or 3 Labor senators to serve on a committee but it would not make any difference to the representation of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has indicated that it will not support the motion. [More…]
When we put something forward we are accused by the Democratic Labor Party of seeking political advantage. [More…]
The preservation of our democratic system and balanced development of our nation. [More…]
This is not the way for a democratic parliament to be run. [More…]
I know of nobody in the Liberal Party, nobody in the Democratic Labor Party, nobody in the Country Party and certainly nobody in the Australian Labor Party who wants to let down the floodgates. [More…]
In the absence of any indication of assent from the Australian Democratic Labor Party, if that is the understanding,I move: [More…]
Senator Sir KENNETH ANDERSONI understand that the attitude of the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party on notices of motion Nos 1, 2 and 6 is that they should be referred to the respective Committees mentioned. [More…]
If the Minister thinks that no constructive criticisms or suggestions came from this side of the Committee or from the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and that the only constructive criticism heard in this chamber during this debate was from those who sit behind him on the government benches, thank God that there was someone from the government benches who had the temerity and the courage to get up to support this proposition. [More…]
For that reason the Democratic Labor Party considered the motion on its merits and decided to support it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is entitled to adopt any view that it wants to adopt. [More…]
We have heard that it is fatal not to include the Democratic Labor Party in any negotiations, but we have not heard to whom it is fatal. [More…]
lt is for those reasons that the Government and the Opposition prefer that matters of this nature be decided on the simple issue of policy, lt is no argument for the Democratic Labor Party to say that not enough notice has been given. [More…]
I do not know whether the Australian Democratic Labor Party considers itself to be caught by surprise by such a proposition and needs time to think about it, but if that is so I think the country should be made aware that tonight in the Senate the Democratic Labor Party could not make up its mind, after all the discussion that has gone on for the last 5 or 6 years, whether we should have a national fuel and energy policy. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s attitude is that Senator Willesee has done a terrible thing by suddenly calling upon it to say whether it is for or against the implementation of a national fuel and energy policy. [More…]
Senator Byrne has said that it is terrible that the Democratic Labor Party should be suddenly called upon to vote on this simple proposition. [More…]
I can understand the difficulties of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I express the strongest resentment of the fact that an agreement like this can be reached between 2 of the parties while apparently the other party is left out of discussions. [More…]
Senator Murphy said that surely the Democratic Labor Party is equipped to talk about a thing like a fuel authority and all the rest of it. [More…]
I am sure that all students on the Government side and in the Australian Democratic Labor Party who are interested in this matter are well aware that the honourable member moved: [More…]
1 would like to say to the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that the suggestion that the group of nations to which he referred might be invited to make representations would seem to have some utility and it will be referred to the Foreign Minister. [More…]
I wish to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labour Party supports the Bill which is before the Senate. [More…]
But that does not mean, of course, that the Democratic Labour Party is, any more than anyone else, satisfied with everything the Government has sought to offer. [More…]
On the occasion that the Bill was before the Senate previously the Democratic Labor Party supported the Opposition’s amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has received representations on this matter in the sense that cases have been presented to us. [More…]
As honourable senators will conclude, the Democratic Labor Party does not intend to persist with its support of the amendment, for the reasons I have indicated. [More…]
That assurance will be kept under close scrutiny by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In the light of that assurance and in the light, of the doubts and the real fears - I think they are not unreal fears - the Democratic Labor Party finds itself unable any longer to support the amendment moved by the Opposition. [More…]
I appreciate what the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) said and I appreciate particularly what Senator Byrne said on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I acknowledge the attitude which has been adopted by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I rise to indicate the altitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the amendment which has been moved by Senator Wilkinson. [More…]
I remind the Senate that on 2 occasions this year the Democratic Labor Party has moved in this chamber for the establishment of such a corporation but, to the amazement of my Party, the Country Party of Australia, whose platform contains such a proposition, has on each occasions found reasons why it ought to vote against it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has argued this proposition on at least 4 occasions in this chamber. [More…]
I should like the Democratic Labor Party to look closely at the amendment which is now before the Seante and I hope that its members will feel that they can support the amendment which, if passed, would be added to the motion before the Senate. [More…]
Queensland could be one of the wealthiest States in the Commonwealth but because of the maladministration of Liberal and Country Party governments, assisted by the Democratic Labor Party, it is becoming a mendicant State - something that Queensland has denied being for many years. [More…]
lt is useless for Senator McManus to say that the Democratic Labor Party has not endeavoured to keep these people in office. [More…]
As the schedules extend over 3 pages and as the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson) and Senator Byrne, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, are cognisant of them, I ask that they be incorporated in Hansard. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party was a party to the proposition that the salaries should be fixed by statute; that they should be fixed by regulation until a certain time and t hereafter by statute. [More…]
Therefore the principle of this Bill is supported by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
With those comments on this rather unfortunate situation, the Democratic Labor Party says with a great measure of reluctance, but in pursuance of a principle of restraint which has been espoused by the Government, which has been accepted by members of this Parliament as being consonant with the demands of national financial and economic stability, that it supports the amendment which has been moved by Senator Willesee on behalf of the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
One to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Bill is clear and straightforward and the Democratic Labor Party supports it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill before the Senate. [More…]
In conclusion, may I thank my friend, Senator Little of the Democratic Labor Party, for his words prior to my rising to speak. [More…]
I think the Democratic Labor Party moved an amendment that the period should be reduced. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party wanted a period shorter than the period in the Act. [More…]
On that occasion the Australian Democratic Labor Party did indicate that it thought a shorter period would be more appropriate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support this Bill and the subsequent Bill relating to New South Wales. [More…]
I convey that message also to the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and their supporters on my own behalf and on behalf of all my Government colleagues. [More…]
If the majority of students is not satisfied with the actions and decisions of their representatives then the students themselves have the right to remedy the situation through the normal democratic processes available to them. [More…]
The point thai I wish to make is that when we are considering what is happening in the Indian Ocean we should get over the old gunboat ideas which have lasted since the 19th century, that if we want to have some problem solved in the Indian Ocean the way to do it is to call on the Americans to build a base at Cockburn Sound in Western Australia or, as Senator Gair, the leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, said, we should hand over the naval bases in Australia to the Japanese. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s interest is Australia’s interests, the interests of its people and the defence of this country. [More…]
The sub-committee pointed out what we in the Democratic Labor Party have been pointing out repeatedly over the years. [More…]
The concern of the Australian Democratic Labor Party about Russia’s presence in the Indian Ocean is not based at this stage on the view either that we are at present likely to be brought directly under military attack, but the Russian presence does suggest other possibilities. [More…]
Even though this merely stresses the obvious, and something which the Democratic Labor Party has been saying for many years. [More…]
The Democratic Labor [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, I again commend the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs for the scope, depth and detail with which it has considered the consequences for Australia’s security of the growing Soviet naval presence in the Indian Ocean. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has sold to the Australian people, through radio and television, this propaganda that the Chinese hordes will come down through the islands, that the Red arrows will come down and that these people will do all sorts of things to our women. [More…]
We recognise that Britain is required to leave a great deal of the defence of this country to ourselves and that we cannot continue, as we did for centuries, to hang on to the apron strings- of Britain, America, or any other country for that matter, for our defence, lt is undeniably true that Britain’s navy has sailed the oceans in the defence of democratic countries. [More…]
It was not surprising to members of the Democratic Labor Party that Britain decided to withdraw from east of Suez. [More…]
As Leader of the Democratic Labor Party in the Senate, 1 am gratified with the report because it confirms what we have been saying for years, lt is very satisfying for us to know that a joint committee of Commonwealth parliamentarians are conceding and are prepared to agree that the policies of our Party in this connection- [More…]
Yes, the Australian Democratic Labor Party has raised it at another level. [More…]
This is a matter in which the Democratic Labor Party has been particularly interested. [More…]
I would like to quote - not because I want to make political capital out of it, but as a matter of historical record - what the Democratic Labor Party said in its policy speech in 1969. [More…]
I thought we had converted members oft he Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Gair is perfectly entitled to object, because some of these notices of motion are under the control of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Murphy, and some are under the control of the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair. [More…]
Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which is an acknowledged party in the Senate, and he can move on those particular notices of motion. [More…]
I refer to your own comment, Mr President, that some of these motions are under the control of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Murphy), some are under the control of the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson) and some are under the control of the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
I think that in consultations with regard to the business that is to take place we of the Australian Democratic Labor Party who hold the balance of power in the Senate should be included. [More…]
I do not think that this is right.I do not think that is democratic. [More…]
had been agreed to refer to the committee, which I understand contains only lawyers, the motion moved by Senator Byrne, an eminent legal member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party- [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party had occasion to be concerned that that procedure had been embarked upon without notice to its members. [More…]
1 believe it shows contempt for law and order in any democratic meaning of the expression ‘law and order’ for the AttorneyGeneral to brush this matter off arbitrarily and say that if the Commonwealth Police did it that is good enough for him and whatever any private citizen said that is in conflict with the Commonwealth Police version the Attorney-General is going to ignore it. [More…]
I think that the Opposition, and I am sure the Democratic Labor Party too, would want that course to be followed. [More…]
To recapitulate what I said about defence, I support the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) in accusing the Government of doing nothing for the defence of Australia. [More…]
I am trying to indicate to the Senate that the appropriate United Slates committees concerned with the interests of the Western World do not see this matter in the light in which members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party see it and in which Government supporters have indicated during this debate that they see it. [More…]
It is very interesting that the Democratic Labor Party should now seek to develop a new theory that we should be standing on our own feet. [More…]
The proposing of this amendment is typical of the procedure which has been used by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on so many occasions when social service measures have been before this chamber. [More…]
The Government introduces a Bill; the Opposition opposes the amounts in it on substantial grounds, as we have on this occasion; and the Democratic Labor Party always declines to support us in these matters, especially at Budget time. [More…]
At Budget time the Democratic Labor Party always fails to support us in our endeavours to reject a budget or to force the Government to do what we think it should do. [More…]
This proposition is another example of the kind of propaganda gimmick that the Democratic Labor Party indulges in while at the same time helping to put back in office a government whose social service policies it knows have been against the interests of the people. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s tactics deserve to be exposed and we propose to expose them. [More…]
The members of that Party will get no comfort out of the acceptance of this proposition because they know that the people of Australia will learn that they are tarred with the same brush as the Government and that they are really prepared to keep in office a government which is not doing the things the Democratic Labor Party says it should be doing and which the rest of the people of Australia know it is in error in not doing. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party will not on this occasion allow the Democratic Labor Party to gain political capital by voting against its gimmick amendment. [More…]
My colleagues and I will support the amendment We will then wait and see whether the Democratic Labor Party is prepared to support us in any move to prevent the Government bringing down a further Budget which is against the interests of the Australian people. [More…]
In democratic organisations such as the Liberal Party and the Country Party they may have their views heard and they may seek to influence others if they are able. [More…]
The striking difference between the Liberal Party and Country Party on the one hand and the Labour Party on the other i that right throughout the Liberal Party and Country Party is a democratic , control which is not to be seen in the Labor Party. [More…]
1 know that it has been suggested that it is very difficult to take action in this area, but a few years ago the Democratic Labor Party in Queensland al a State conference put forward the suggestion that there should be a gradation in scales of company tax so that as a public company had more or less Australian participating equity, so the rate of company tax should vary. [More…]
For the reasons I have mentioned the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
in reply - I note the support for the Bill from the Democratic Labor Party and the Opposition and I note also the comments that have been made by honourable senators opposite. [More…]
I am not quite sure whether in saying that you implied that if you appeared in the Port Hedland court in your bathing suit you would not detract from the decorum of the court and you would deliver an honest and democratic judgment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s view, if not his view, which he stated explicitly, is that it desires a change in the 45 per cent of the Public Service which is employed by the Postmaster-General’s Department. [More…]
When it comes to the manning of committees, if we leave out from our con- sideration the 5 Ministers, the Presiding Officer and Chairman of Committees, and when we take into account also the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Murphy) and Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), as well as the Whips who have other duties to perform, we are putting upon the remaining senators a load which is out of all proportion to what can reasonably be expected of them. [More…]
Senator Gair, or somebody else in the Democratic Labor Party, moved for the creation of a statutory body. [More…]
That the Committee consist of 6 senators, 3 to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 2 to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and 1 to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Byrne, representing the Democratic Labor Party, went on record as saying that his political organisation did not object to an inquiry about it did not want a parliamentary inquiry. [More…]
Indeed, if I remember correctly, Senator Byrne said that if the Opposition were proposing the establishment of a body which would have a broad charter to investigate the ramifications of the Public Service in this particular year and then, in 7 years time, recharter that body to conduct a further investigation, the Australian Democratic Labor Party would have no objejction to such a proposal. [More…]
But then, in fairness to the honourable senator, I point out that he went on to say that the Democratic Labor Party would not support the proposed type of inquiry suggested by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
On the one hand, we have the Associated Chambers of Commerce pressing for years for an inquiry into the management, efficiency and structure of the Commonwealth Public Service; the trade union movement has been pressing for such an inquiry; on ils own admission the Government slates that an inquiry is warranted; the Australian Democratic Labor Party believes that it would support an independent inquiry, although not a parliamentary inquiry; and the Labor movement which seeks an inquiry is the only body which has come forward wilh a constructive suggestion as to the type of inquiry. [More…]
I think that that is a shame and that it is a blot on the democratic system under which we are supposed to operate in this country. [More…]
In a democratic country it is the Parliament which writes the laws that apply to one and all. [More…]
To say that it is completely incorrect for an AttorneyGeneral to make pronouncements about the guilt of a person who is awaiting trial and to object to this behaviour is no legalism but is a statement of a very deep and important democratic principle about the conduct of society. [More…]
It is perhaps appropriate (hat at a reasonably early stage of the debate somebody should endeavour to present the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party because the attitude which we adopt in this matter may well be the determinant in the vote taken in this chamber. [More…]
For those reasons I state that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will resist the motion as presented by the Leader of the Opposition. [More…]
Senator Byrne, of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, talked about double standards. [More…]
Senator Gair reminds us that it was the Democratic Labor Party which was vigilant about the authoritarian attitude of the ALP as typified by the situation to which he referred. [More…]
1 have said that it is part of the fabric of our society - it is the core of our civilisation as we know it - that if there are laws passed by a representatively democratic parliament in respect of which people have the choice at regular intervals under conditions of secret ballot change, then those laws ought to be obeyed. [More…]
They believe that they can use the Australian Democratic Labor Party or any other means during an election campaign to gain power and that the power thus granted to them allows them to embark on anything to any limits. [More…]
Whatever the vote may be and whatever numbers the Government and its supporters, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, may have, those who have considered this matter are aware that the Attorney-General has in truth sought to use his office to introduce party politics into this matter. [More…]
He was speaking last night about the democratic process. [More…]
The democratic processes in this place are such that every device will be used to prevent me having this Bill brought to a vote. [More…]
As the second order of the day is a motion moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, presuming that honourable senators are not entitled to rearrange the business sheet on individual understandings, if Senator Turnbull had asked that his matter be deferred, the next item for consideration would have been the order of the day in Senator Little’s name to which the Minister for Civil Aviation (Senator Cotton) is in continutaion. [More…]
The Leader of the Government is not here, and we believe that he ought to be involved because the whole of the business of the Senate is a matter of comity between the Leader of the Government, the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party and, where they are involved, the Independents. [More…]
Members of all parties- ^-Government parties, the Opposition, and the Democratic Labor Party - were on that Committee. [More…]
This proposal was rejected by both the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Government on the grounds, firstly, that the suggestion was far too wide to be handled by a committee of this sort and, secondly, that there were not enough bodies to go around; in other words, that the Senate’s committees were so cluttered up that we would be unable to do justice to the motion that I moved on Tuesday. [More…]
It was introduced in May 1970 by Senator Little of the Australian Democratic Labor Party after it had been on the notice paper for a considerable time, probably for the duration of the previous 12 months. [More…]
I commend the Democratic Labor Party for bringing forward this proposal. [More…]
I say to the Democratic Labor Party that in essence the instrument itself is now out of time, that what it sought it has achieved in many ways. [More…]
That is a matter entirely of judgment because the real question that the motion of the Democratic Labor Party arouses is one of philosophy. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party Premier, of Queensland. [More…]
In the General Practitioners Society we agreed that any decision had to be carried by a vote of its members and a very good democratic system was evolved, but the executive has failed to regard this matter on a democratic basis. [More…]
I think Senator Murphy’s quick reference to basic commodities and the fact that he was drawn out a little on this matter by honourable senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party indicated that he really had not thought it through. [More…]
If the honourable senator thinks that Colin Clark is an expert he will find that Colin Clark leans very heavily towards the philosophies and the economics which are espoused by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, lt is refreshing that the Australian Labor Party can overcome its prejudices in some form and realise that in our struggles in the interests of Australia we do have some very good ideas. [More…]
I suppose that, when we talk of a democratic society, we must accept that lack is as good as his master; it would be pretty bad if he was not. [More…]
The amend ment moved by the Democratic Labor Party gives senators the opportunity to reopen and discuss this important matter and that amendment in particular, which varies very little from the motion, lt suggests that the Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Industry and Trade consider the establishment of a ‘prices surveillance tribunal to achieve the aforesaid objectives’. [More…]
There is not a great deal of difference between what the Democratic Labor Party is proposing and what the Australian Labor Party was proposing. [More…]
that, firstly, a commission of that body will shortly be visiting Australia to make an assessment of tht Australian economy and, secondly, that the OECD will be making an assessment in the near future of the New Zealand rural economy and at a later date of the Australian rural economy?, Does the Minister not consider that art assessment of the rural economy should be made by a suitable Australian commission, as has been urged in the Parliament’ and elsewhere by the Australian Democratic Labour Party over many years and which has always been resisted by the Government and the Opposition? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the move by the Government. [More…]
I had hoped that some of those honourable senators from this side of the chamber who have a free vote, as well as members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the independent senators in this chamber who may be wavering in their attitude or who may be in favour of capital punishment would have had an opportunity of hearing the matters argued in a different context from the context of the chamber debate. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I join with the Leader of the Government in the Senate, and the Deputy [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and for myself personally I convey to those who survive him our deepest sympathy. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill and will vote against the amendment moved on behalf of the Opposition. [More…]
It is not the intention of the Democratic Labor Party to debate this Bill at any great length because its introduction follows a detailed examination by the Tariff Board. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party anticipates a further important step that is going to be taken; that is that rather than continue to impose a high tariff barrier against goods coming from cheaply manufacturing countries the Government is going to attempt to find an accommodation with such countries so that there shall be a rationalisation of their exports on the basis of price and quantity. [More…]
Therefore, the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
If so, does that statement indicate a growing concern by the Government to strengthen Australian naval and air defences in the Indian Ocean, a policy which has been advocated strongly by the Democratic Labor Party in recent years? [More…]
Even when a message comes and a Bill is introduced and the second reading speech is made, it is an unwritten law that, except in cases of extreme urgency such as at the end of session, the debate can be stood over until the next day in order to give members of the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party and the Independents the right to have a look at the Bill before we proceed with the second reading debate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has no objection to the Loan (Australian Wheat Board) Bill and will support it. [More…]
We are asking specifically that Senator Gair, representing the Democratic Labor Party, be appointed to the Committee. [More…]
A decision would have to be unanimous, as Senator Little has said, because the Democratic Labor Party is not represented. [More…]
However, in the absence of a member of the Democratic Labor Party, the decision was unanimous. [More…]
The Standing Orders Committee was not unmindful of the claim of the Democratic Labor Party for representation. [More…]
The Standing Orders Committee considered that the Democratic Labor Party was justified in its claim for representation. [More…]
But the Committee did not consider that it had authority to say that the Democratic Labor Party representative should be Senator Gair, as I think is supposed, or that the representative should be one of the other Democratic Labor Party members, or even one of the independent senators who must be recognised in this Parliament as a minority group. [More…]
Now the Democratic Labor Party is suggesting that the information should have been checked, but if he knew where the Aboriginal centre was in Queensland the DLP Senator would not make that suggestion. [More…]
We heard also expressions from the Democratic Labor Party on many of the clauses. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party welcomes the spirit of justice in the allocation of Commonwealth moneys for education which is embodied in these Bills. [More…]
I can recall a time prior to the advent of the Democratic Labor Party when little or no opportunity would have been given for this question to be debated in any Australian Parliament. [More…]
The advent of the Democratic Labor Party on the political scene changed that ou-look. [More…]
However, thanks to the pioneering of the Democratic Labor Party, thanks to the decision made by the Government parties to follow in the same strain and thanks to the final agreement of the Australian Labor Party - but only with considerable blood, sweat and tears - to recognise the electoral significance of this question, we reached a stage some time ago when it could be claimed and it was claimed that all parties were in favour of justice or aid for independent schools. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party have been complaining a little too much and have exceeded their aims. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party has just about reached the end of its tether so far as sympathy is concerned. [More…]
In (he final analysis, it is the electors who are being denied their democratic right in this instance. [More…]
He is not accredited to the German Democratic Republic which Australia does not recognise. [More…]
It has been expressed to me as the great hope of all the beekeepers that now that the democratic elections will come about with the passing of this Bill a greater degree of harmony and co-operation will prevail throughout Australia among the beekeepers. [More…]
The purpose of this Bill - this is why it should be fully commended by the Senate - is to change this unsatisfactory method of appointment of producer members and to provide for a reasonable form of democratic election by the producers themselves of their representatives on the Board. [More…]
As I have said this is a great advance in the matter of establishing a principle of democratic representation of honey producers. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to support the Honey Industry Bill 1972. [More…]
For that reason, the Australian Democratic Labour Party supports the Bill although we would like more explanations from the Minister than those contained in his second reading speech. [More…]
I therefore accord priority to the Leaders of the parties; first to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, then to the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Democratic Republic Poland of Germany Sweden [More…]
I think that this was in contemplation that the Australian Democratic Labor Party might well fill, or should fill, that vacancy. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Commonwealth Teaching Service Bill, lt will not support the amendment which has been moved on behalf of the Opposition. [More…]
In view of the statements which have been made in the course of the debates and the keen interest which bodies such as the Australian Teachers Federation have taken in this measure 1 have been somewhat surprised that the interest did not extend to any action to inform the Democratic Labor Party of views held by such bodies. [More…]
Most people are aware that where there is a difference of opinion between the Government and the Opposition the Democratic Labor Party is in a position to influence the ultimate decision very strongly. [More…]
For that reason it has become the commendable practice of persons who are interested in Bills coming before the Parliament to inform not only the Government and the Opposition but also the Democratic Labor Party of their views. [More…]
I shall content myself with giving the reasons why my colleagues and I in the Australian Democratic Labor Party have been motivated to submit this proposition to the Senate, hoping for its approval and approbation. [More…]
Accordingly, as I have indicated, the Government supports the proposal moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
How many honourable senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have been able to enter Parliament without financial help? [More…]
convenient for me to take the course which I have suggested, that is, not to move the amendments immediately in case they might be acceptable to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Mr President, the whole approach of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to this matter has been one of complete objectivity. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party is that we would seek leave to make first a textual amendment so that the reference to Ansett Transport Industries would be included in sub-paragraph (a) of our proposal. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party will take a stand on Senator Murphy’s proposal in the terms and manner I have indicated. [More…]
It is for those reasons that the Democratic Labor Party has taken the stand I have indicated on the proposed amendments. [More…]
I have listened with interest to what was said by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Earlier I thought I might not have a chance to speak again and that is why I asked my colleague, Senator Rae, to indicate to the body of the Senate the Government’s view of the motion moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the amendment moved by Senator Murphy. [More…]
The amazing part about the takeover is that if the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party had not seen reasonably common ground on the subject the matter would not have been dealt with at all by the Parliament. [More…]
Senator GAIR (Queensland - Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party) - I think the Senate would agree that it would be wise if I made known the alterations to my motion to which we have agreed. [More…]
I understand that in the event of that proposition being defeated, the members of the Australian Labor Party will then support the proposition that has now been proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A simple solution by the Government to the problems which exist in the Post Office would be to accede to the representations that have been made in this place on many occasions by the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party and divorce the Post Office from direct Government control. [More…]
I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill before the House. [More…]
After listening to Senator Little last Thursday evening when this Bill was previously before the Senate I thought that as a matter of courtesy I should at least read his speech to ascertain precisely why he announced at its beginning that the Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to support his Bill. [More…]
I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill before the House. [More…]
I had this thought only today after reading an article in today’s Melbourne ‘Age’ which describes an attack on the Democratic Labor Party by the former secretary to Mr Gordon Freeth, a former member for Forrest in Western Australia. [More…]
Clearly, the amending legislation is directed against unions which have asserted their democratic right to take industrial action against the reactionary and hostile anti-union government. [More…]
1 clearly recall that the day following his television appearance the Vice President of the national Australian Democratic Labor Party organisation questioned the right of Senator McManus to make such a statement because the Vice President said that it was contrary to DLP policy. [More…]
Among a group of public service organisations which met on 9th March, unanimously roundly condemned this Bill and called on all honourable senators to oppose it, was none other than a very prominent member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
No doubt it is true that the union is microscopic in terms of industrial support but to the extent that the Democratic Labor Party has that support it would appear that it is not even prepared to concede the wishes of the organisation which supports it politically. [More…]
which is the communist creed and return to proper and lawful arbitration authority or you ally yourselves with the world wide movement that seeks to wreck the democratic way of life.’ [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes in principle that the motion which has been moved on behalf of the Opposition by Senator Bishop is entirely justified. [More…]
Our attitude has been set out in debates upon the subject over several years, particularly by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Sentor Gair. [More…]
In every policy speech which he has made at election time for quite a few years he has set out the strong view of the Democratic Labor Party that Australia must have its own aircraft industry. [More…]
In those circumstances the Democratic Labor Party has firmly advocated a policy of Australia developing its own aircraft industry. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party has persisted in its altitude that Australia must be self sufficient in regard to aircraft, in the face of repeated sneers from critics and sections of the media which have always attempted to suggest that Australia’s own aircraft industry would be too costly and that we cannot expect to be able to operate our own industry. [More…]
Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has said in every policy speech presented on behalf of my Party that the Democratic Labor Party stands for our own aircraft industry. [More…]
The policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is understandable. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Having said that and having indicated our general approval of the Bill,I must say the only other thoughts that our Party would have are that perhaps the manner of the introduction of the Bill is further proof that ultimately some government with the wisdom to accept the Democratic Labor Party’s advice will set up an independent tribunal to decide these matters, will accept the recommendations when the independent tribunal makes them and will see that it is able to finance what is reasonable to give our pensioners a proper standard of living. [More…]
1 indicate (hat the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports both these Bills. [More…]
That was a meeting of unions of various political persuasions, including the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Secondly, before anyone elected to a democratic parliament can seek to impose this Bill upon workers he should refute the allegations that were made in my speech. [More…]
ls it true that the Radical Action Movement, when originally founded, was known as the Students for a Democratic Society got off further true that the meeting at which the Students for a Democratic Society got off the ground was held at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, 23rd November 1969, at the Newport Victoria, home of Mr L. Carmichael of the National Committee of the Communist Party of Australia? [More…]
I seek to bring to the attention of the Senate the allegations which have been made, because they are allegations which concern the proper operation of our democratic process. [More…]
That raises the most serious questions of the operation of our democratic process. [More…]
If we are to have proper democratic process we believe that it should be an open political process. [More…]
We know for good or for bad who are the members of the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party and the Australian Country Party. [More…]
But however it be, with all the defects which those parties might have, there has been a tradition of fairly open operation of a democratic process in which the persons who have participated have been known for their role. [More…]
The Leader of the Opposition has said that there was a meeting of some group at which he claims a member in another place was present and therefore it was evil and wrong and damaging to a certain Party and that it reflects on the corner Party here, the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But I was interested in the reference to the fact that this organisation in some way was tied to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Minister for Housing (Mr Kevin Cairns) should be in the Government or in the Australian Democratic Labor Party, lt must be of great concern to Government members to know that they have in their ranks a person who is representative of those with whom we had so much trouble over the years, that is, infiltrators representing foreign and objectionable interests in their Party. [More…]
1 think 1 have indicated that a member of this quasi-political group is acting in the worst interests of democratic government by using- [More…]
This Government, this Parliament and this country are under challenge by people who are trying to manipulate and dominate the democratic process, by numbers, by threats and by other undesirable means. [More…]
But I am concerned - very concerned - with the general allegation which Senator Murphy has raised in premise, that is, that the nation ought to be alerted to the fact that there are groups in this community which will seek to manipulate the democratic processes for ends of which Australia would not approve. [More…]
If, on the basis of the premise which he put forward tonight, he is really concerned that the people of Australia ought to be alerted to those who would manipulate democratic processes for ends which are not in accordance with those which Australians favour, the people of Australia should be informed. [More…]
I started on the basis that Senator Murphy raised, that we ought to be concerned about influences which would manipulate the democratic processes. [More…]
I think that I have illustrated, possibly straying a little from the direct path on occasions and not dealing exactly with the matters which Senator Murphy raised, but returning to the same point, that we ought to be concerned about these influences which manipulate democratic processes. [More…]
I would be happy to debate the recent resignation of the Western Australian State President and State Secretary of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and many members of the executive of that party. [More…]
reduction in the majority which the Liberal Party and the Country Party held in the House of Representatives at that time and an increase in the Democratic Labor Party vote. [More…]
Nonetheless, the Democratic Labor Party congratulates itself as having been responsible for the elimination of Mr Freeth. [More…]
Then without notice and apparently without reference to the Government - certainly without reference to the Opposition - the Victorian Parliament, obviously at the instance of Ansett interests, has taken a course designed to prevent the bona fide inquiry which was instituted in this case on the motion of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and agreed to by the Senate. [More…]
In that instance it would be necessary to have an agreement between the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party and the Leader of the Government. [More…]
1 seek an assurance from the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party that, should Ministers desire to incorporate in Hansard their second reading speeches on Bills that have originated in another place, leave will be granted by the Senate. [More…]
I would say that a member of the Opposition parties - either a member of the official Opposition or of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - should if he so desires also have an opportunity to speak for an hour. [More…]
I think that the Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Labor Party have co-operated with the Government in order to make this place work, and it will not work unless there is this co-operation. [More…]
As the Australian Democratic Labor Party sees it there is a real danger that, unless a freeze is imposed pending Government action, foreign firms and corporations will endeavour to achieve substantial holdings in Australia before action is taken to prevent them doing so. [More…]
I thought that the proposal made by the honourable senator on behalf of the Democratic Labor Paty involved not a frozen horse but a Trojan horse. [More…]
But to close the door totally in the face of this opportunity without examining it carefully would not seem to me to be what the Australian Democratic Labor Party really wants or what the Australian people would really wish us to do. [More…]
That motion has been moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Treasurer and the Treasury find it difficult to understand why the Democratic Labor Party has brought forward this urgency motion at this time on this particular subject. [More…]
The Labor movement win support the proposition that has been put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We of the Australian Labor Party are very pleased that in recent months the Democratic Labor Party has begun to appreciate and comprehend the inherent problems that are arising in Australia today from the heavy flow of capital from abroad, particularly that capital which is involved in the business of the taking over of Australian enterprises. [More…]
It seems to us that it has taken the Democratic Labor Party a considerable time to appreciate the great problem confronting Australia as a result of the heavy take-over capital that has been coming in Australia, and the export franchise limitations imposed by parent foreign bodies on their own companies in Australia which are operating in competition on the international trading markets. [More…]
The spokesman for the Democratic Labor Party had half an hour in which to put his case. [More…]
If anyone is responsible for this situation, about which the Australian Democratic Labor Party now expresses concern and alarm, it is the present Government because it has deliberately [More…]
Let us face it: The Government has been aided and abetted by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party now travel the countryside, particularly our rural areas, expressing their concern at the alarming extent of takeovers. [More…]
But I think there is one difference between the approach which the Government has taken and the approach which today is being sponsored by the Australian Democratic Labor Party and today supported by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
With all respect to honourable senators of the Democratic Labor Party and of the Australian Labor Party, I say that they do not have that responsibility. [More…]
I ask: What is it that has occurred in the last 5 or 6 months that has caused the Democratic Labor Party virtually to about face on this issue? [More…]
I refer to a debate which took place in this chamber on 10th November 1971 on a formal motion for adjournment initiated by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
On that occasion Senator Byrne was the spokesman for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
There was no suggestion in the approach of the Democratic Labor Party last November, or December when the committee was established, that there had to be a halting of all share transactions in which overseas purchasers were concerned. [More…]
Above all, we must not step in on this ad hoc method which the Australian Labor Party has long enunciated and which unfortunately the Democratic Labor Party now seems to support, for it does not have regard to the fact that irreparable harm may be done to our development if we frighten away overseas investment in this country. [More…]
Everyone on this side of the House knows - and knows only too well - that this motion is a political stunt that has been introduced by the Democratic Labor Party to bolster up the electoral prospects of Senator Kane. [More…]
We see the Australian Democratic Labor Party rushing and scrambling to give its preferences to the Government. [More…]
We all know that the members of the Democratic Labor Party are not sincere. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party has sought the introduction of many social service measures and has appealed to the humanitarian instincts of the members of the Democratic Labor Party for their support, but what have they done? [More…]
So the members of the Democratic Labor Party are not sincere. [More…]
It was not until the closing stages of the parliamentary session in 1971 that the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party combined to set up a select committee of the Senate to inquire into the foreign ownership and control of industry and resources in Australia. [More…]
I do not often agree with the persuasions of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I believe that the Democratic Labor Party in this matter is flowing somewhat with the tide in the light of the take-over bids that have been put forward over the past few weeks. [More…]
At the same time his action has the wonderful effect of drawing the Australian Labor Party, the major Opposition party, unto the apron strings of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party is going along with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I want to look at the matter of urgency that has been raised by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party thought that it was putting the Government on the spot in this matter when it said that such takeovers were not to take place until after the Select Committee on Foreign Ownership and Control has brought down its report. [More…]
I take with a grain of salt the idea that there is anything genuine in the proposition put forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I noticed tonight that he displays a certain amount of irritation towards the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
On that occasion I paid tribute to the Democratic Labor Party for bringing the matter before the Senate at that time. [More…]
I noticed that Senator Douglas McClelland referred to the awakening of the Democratic Labor Party to the matter of foreign investment in Australia. [More…]
I could not help noticing a certain division of opinion between the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party in this debate. [More…]
But with no further comment T pass on to talk about the matter which we are debating and thai is foreign investment and the sudden radical action proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party and supported by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
Whilst we are considering this matter let us have another look at the motion itself that has been proposed by Senator Kane and supported not only by his colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party but also by members of the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
The debate which has been initiated by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on this very important matter has resulted in speeches being addressed to the Senate chamber by Government supporters and supporters of the Opposition. [More…]
While not being prepared to accept the Democratic Labor Party’s propositions, the Government has attempted to analyse them. [More…]
From the other side of the chamber - from the Australian Labor Party - on a matter which should be completely nonpolitical we have heard nothing but an intemperate attack on the good will, the good faith and the integrity of the Democratic Labor Party in bringing forward this matter. [More…]
Because the Australian Labor Party cannot say that the Democratic Labor Party is wrong, it says that the Democratic Labor Party is right but for the wrong reason. [More…]
In other words, the Australian Labor Party is suggesting that the Democratic Labor Party is advancing this motion purely for political purposes and not having in mind any honesty of purpose or any real intent to handle the problem at issue. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has been more interested in this matter than in any other group in the Parliament and it has been interested for a longer time. [More…]
An examination of the record of my Party in this chamber over the last few years will reveal that this matter has been under the constant scrutiny and attention of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
lt is all right for the Australian Labor Party to ask why the Democratic Labor Party moved today and not before. [More…]
I can understand the embarrassment, concern and chagrin of members of the Opposition when the Democratic Labor Party takes the initiative and captures the imagination and support of the whole Australian nation in drawing national attention and parliamentary attention to this important matter. [More…]
I can well understand the embarrassment of the Australian Labor Party because in this matter, as in so many other matters, the Democratic Labor Party has once again taken the initiative. [More…]
The action the Democratic Labor Party seeks will be more or less in the nature of an interim injunction. [More…]
When this matter was first raised and started to be a matter of public concern and when it attracted the attention of the Democratic Labor Party certain economic conditions were prevailing which, while they gave rise to concern that the present position might develop, were not of the acute nature which is now so apparent and so evident. [More…]
I merely say that the Democratic Labor Party has been interested in this matter for a long time. [More…]
I went on to say that the Democratic Labor Party had been interested in this matter for a considerable time, and I continued: [More…]
I know that it has been suggested that it is very difficult to take action in this area, but a few years ago the Democratic Labor Party in Queensland at a State conference put forward the suggestion that there should be a gradation in scales of company tax so that as a public company had more or less Australian participating equity, so the rate of company tax should vary. [More…]
So a long time ago there was evidence of the Democratic Labor Party’s aversion to this problem in a most practical way with a very practical solution. [More…]
1 indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support both of these Bills. [More…]
It is not fooling the Democratic Labor Party anyway. [More…]
I suggest that much of the dissension and many of the problems that have forced the Democratic Labor Party to try to bring on debates in this chamber on CommonwealthState financial relationships would not have eventuated if the Commonwealth had dropped this pose of Santa Claus when meeting the normal everyday commitments that it has to meet. [More…]
Once again, I thank the Leader of the Government and the Leader of the Opposition - perhaps thanks are due also to the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Gair - for the opportunity to raise this matter. [More…]
They included the 3 Labor members - my colleagues Senator Cant and Senator O’Byrne and myself - the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and Senator Webster of the Country Party. [More…]
The people associated with this committee are the Benalla City Council, the Benalla Shire Council, the Benalla Chamber of Commerce, the Benalla Branch of the Country Party, the Benalla Branch of the Liberal Party, the Benalla Branch of the Democratic Labor Party, the Benalla Branch of the Australian Labor Party, the Benalla Business and Professional Women’s Club, the RSL Club of Benalla, the Lions Club of the same city, the Rotary Club of Benalla, the Benalla Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Benalla Apex Club. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party congratulates the Senate Standing Committee on Health and Welfare on its report to the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the 6 Bills before the chamber. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Papua New Guinea Loan (Asian Development Bank) Bill. [More…]
I am glad to learn the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party to this matter and that the Labor Party concurs. [More…]
The Committee, which was set up at the instigation of the Democratic Labor Party, referred in its report to the need to go into the particular matter very carefully. [More…]
I am pleased to know that Senator Murphy and Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have indicated that they will propose that further discussion of this matter be adjourned until 25th May, because frankly I personally will not be satisfied if the Government appoints an interdepartmental committee or a committee of its own choice to inquire into poverty and that inquiry is to sit in confidence or in camera. [More…]
I rose not to say such things and indeed not to oppose the Democratic Labor Party’s proposed amendment, but rather to say that in my view any solutions whatsoever to the problem of poverty cannot be made at the level of government alone, whether it is local government, State government or Commonwealth government. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party also are solicitous in this field. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has considered this matter. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party senator from Queensland is asking me what are the grounds of incompetency that have been stated by the Commonwealth Grants Commission. [More…]
1 am amazed that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has nol put up a stand here because earlier in the night when Senator Lawrie was speaking he cast definite aspersions on a government which was led at the time by Senator Gair. [More…]
Honourable senators will note, therefore, that this Bill pays particular attention to the provisions of the Act which aim at ensuring democratic processes and affect membership control in organisations registered under the Act. [More…]
The amendments to the Act can be classified under 6 main headings: Firstly, the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes, including the structure of the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission, the separation of the conciliation and arbitration functions of the Commission, and appeals and references; secondly, a strengthening of the sanctions provisions of the Act, including a review of all penalties provided by the Act; thirdly, the regulation of registered organisations established by the Act to ensure more effective democratic control of those organisations, including provisions as to secret ballots in relation to industrial bans and stoppages; fourthly, the role of the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission in dealing with matters of particular significance to the economy of this country; fifthly, the amalgamation of organisations; and sixthly, a wide range of other provisions of the Act which are not without their own special importance to the operation of our system of conciliation and arbitration. [More…]
The Bill contains provisions designed to assist in the democratic control of registered organisations by their members. [More…]
We believe quite firmly, however, that, before amalgamation takes place, every opportunity should be given to the members of the amalgamating organisations to express their views about that amalgamation in a democratic manner. [More…]
So much was I taken by this story told by honourable senators opposite that I got the impression that Queensland senators on the other side of the chamber really have gone over to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party are interjecting. [More…]
Those editorials have reflected what has long been lacking in the Press of this country: That is an apprehension of the very real dangers which can occur by suggesting that demonstrations in the streets involving lawlessness can be accepted in a democratic society. [More…]
Nothing can be more damaging to the fabric of a democratic society, of a properly conducted State, than to have laws which are openly defied, laws which a very substantial section of the community believe should not be applied and which in fact are nol applied. [More…]
It should be remembered that on the same occasion the Democratic Labor Party also had this matter in mind. [More…]
I merely wish to convey to the Senate the approval of the Democratic Labor Party of the Bills now before the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party believes that these Bills represent a reasonable approach, as suggested by the industry. [More…]
Then there came the time when the Democratic Labor Party, following the election of Senator Kane, had sufficient numbers to stand in this place in justification of the raising of matters of urgency. [More…]
Some sections were fearful about how this power would be used or abused by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A number of matters of urgency were raised by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That showed that the Democratic Labor Party, following the increase in its numbers in this place, was inclined to the fallacious view previously held by the Australian Labor Party, that the raising of matters of urgency would win support and win elections. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion moved by the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson). [More…]
I have been in the Senate chamber on quite a number of occasions when both the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party have placed before the President letters in regard to urgency motions. [More…]
I put it to you, Mr Deputy President, and to the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson), that when a technical matter or a special matter is raised on which the independent senators and the Democratic Labor Party senators wish to speak, they have the same rights as have other senators. [More…]
We are told that this is to be a free vote, a non-party vote, yet in relation to matters concerned with the Standing Orders when has the Liberal Party or the Democratic Labor Party split when it comes to the vote? [More…]
In discussions of matters relating to the Standing Orders has the Democratic Labor Party ever divided when it came to the vote? [More…]
In leading the discussion for his Party Senator McManus said that the Democratic Labor Party would support the proposition. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party made representations to have a representative on the Committee. [More…]
Now we have reached the stage where the Government is using this matter to show a solidarity in its organisation, a solidarity in the Democratic Labor Party, and divisions in the Labor Party because the Labor Party is the only honest group which votes according to its conscience. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
India adheres to a democratic system of government. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has insisted for a long time, and I think quite rightly so, that the communist countries relate trade to politics and do not hesitate to use trade on the question of politics; so, if they can obtain a political advantage by using the question of trade, they do not hesitate to do so. [More…]
At that time I remember all kinds of debates raging about whether the sale was moral, whether we should sell the wheat, whether we should not sell the wheat, whether the People’s Republic of China was importing wheat and reselling it, or whether it was holding the imported wheat and selling its rice to other countries to flood the rice bowl in Burma, Vietnam and Thailand and so again use the trade-politico situation which, as I mentioned, the Democratic Labor Party has underlined from time to time. [More…]
However, this Government’s philosophy rates very highly the freedom of individuals to decide for themselves, within the broad framework of our democratic society, matters concerning their own well-being. [More…]
Dried Vine Fruits Levy Collection Bill the Australian Democratic Labor Party accepted that this 3 year limitation must apply. [More…]
Guesses in newspaper reports attributed the change to threats by the Democratic Labor Party about the merger of the unions. [More…]
The Federal Secretary of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Kane, said yesterday that the DLP would not support Arbitration Act amendments in the Senate if the Government failed to act against the merger. [More…]
I will admit that the Minister possibly would claim that he was under pressure to save the Government from the attack of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which threatened to direct its preferences away from the Government unless some firm action was taken against the trade union movement. [More…]
Until tonight the Democratic Labor Party has been satisfied that the purpose of the proposed amendments to the Act is to prevent the calamity which it thought would occur in Australia. [More…]
This has not been the belief of all members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
To conduct a widespread publicity campaign against the Lynch proposals and to seek support of affiliates in this; and to request the ALP Federal Parliamentary Party and the Democratic Labor Party to reject any Bill based upon the Lynch proposals. [More…]
The surprising thing about this resolution is that it was moved by Mr John Maynes, the Federal President of the Federated Clerks Union who is recognised as one of the leading members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
While the purpose of this legislation was the appeasement of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - I think I can show that the right wing trade unions are attacked more than the left wing trade unions - and while the political Democratic Labor Party was satisfied with its achievements, those with a bond or connection with the trade union movement could see the dangers of this action. [More…]
The main concern of the Democratic Labor Party was to stop the metal trades amalgamation. [More…]
So as an appeasement of 2 stooges in order to hold up the regulations, the Government has paid 2 DLP solicitors for the purpose of getting the Democratic Labor Party support of this amendment to the legislation. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not suggest that the legislation which is before the Senate is the type of legislation that it would produce. [More…]
I think that this thinking, if it is the proposition put forward by the honourable senator, needs contemplation because this certainly does not appear to me to be the proper democratic thinking of a properly oriented Labor Party. [More…]
Is it suggested that they are all members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or the Liberal Party? [More…]
Why did he need the fulminations of the Democratic Labor Party to find out that compulsory unionism had disadvantages and difficulties? [More…]
Instead he threw, as a sop to the Democratic Labor Party, the amalgamation provisions in the Bill which can be described only as a code to prevent union amalgamation. [More…]
We stand firmly for strong, vigorous industrial trade unionism, not political trade unionism, not rule by trade union bosses but authentic rule by democratic process from the grass roots of the trade unions. [More…]
Contrary to the opinions of Senator James McClelland, the legislation before the Senate tonight will give the trade unions more democratic protection and democratic rights at the grass roots. [More…]
Does any member of the Opposition say that that is not the extension of a valuable democratic right to a trade union member? [More…]
Either you forsake the law of the jungle, which is the communist creed, and return to the proper and lawful arbitration authority, or you ally yourselves with the world-wide movement that seeks to wreck the democratic way of fife. [More…]
Since Senator Murphy has dealt at some length with what he refers to as the rights of unionists, maybe it is appropriate that in stating my part of the case of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I should outline the principles upon which we would judge this legislation. [More…]
Thirdly, the legitimacy of authority within the trade union necessarily requires voting procedures which safeguard the democratic rights and proprietary interests of individual members in their unions. [More…]
In applying the criteria of the Democratic Labor Party to the Bill it will be seen that the DLP is not enamoured of a number of the Bill’s proposals. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party says that the Government stands condemned anyway for its failure to act as a government. [More…]
The Democratic Labor PaTty by no means agrees entirely with the proposals in the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not opposed in principle to amalgamation; but holds that no amalgamation should take place unless the majority of union members concerned want it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not satisfied with the ballot system proposed in the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes that at least half the members plus one should have to vote positively for the amalgamation before it can be effected. [More…]
Prior to the suspension of the sitting I was dealing with the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party towards the proposals contained in the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill with respect to union amalgamations. [More…]
I had said also that we felt it was undemocratic, unfair and unjust that only the case for the amalgamation should be put to the union voters and not the case against it. [More…]
The Bill does provide for the supervision of ballots for amalgamations and it meets some of the requirements that the Democratic Labor Party feels should be met. [More…]
I wish to stale the Democratic Labor Party’s attitude in this respect. [More…]
As the Democratic Labor Party sees it the community has the right to insist that some penalty should be accruing for breaches of an arbitrator’s decision. [More…]
For those reasons and the others I have stated the Democratic Labor Party will be supporting the Bill. [More…]
The Bill is supposed to facilitate industrial relations and to create the essential harmony between labour and management that supporters of the Government and the Democratic Labor Party have made the theme of their addresses in this chamber and in the Other place. [More…]
I think it can be established that the objectives and policy of the Government aided and abetted by the Democratic Labor Party, are to restrict the rights and activities of the trade union movement. [More…]
When this parliamentary session began, in late February, the Australian Democratic Labor Party was being outspokenly critical of the Government. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party, preferences will be recommended io Liberal and Country Party candidates, as a general rule, at this year’s Federal election. [More…]
Subsequently this legislation initiated by the Minister has been brought before this House with the enthusiastic approval of the members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It has taken the Government 23 years to reach the point where it is concerned for the democratic control of the trade unions. [More…]
Not only is the Government insincere in respect of the democratic control of the trade union movement; it can also be shown and will it be shown by Opposition speakers that the main aim of the Government is to weaken the capacity of the trade union movement to defend its rights and its members. [More…]
Here the Government states, as the Minister has said, that this Bill pays particular attention to the provisions of the Act which aim at ensuring democratic processes and affect membership control in organisations registered under the Act. [More…]
We know that the Democratic Labor Party hunted throughout Australia to find somebody to act as a decoy by being game enough to go before the Commonwealth Industrial Court and seek to prevent the amalgamation of the 3 metal trades unions. [More…]
He is the son of a former Democratic Labor Party candidate in a parliamentary election. [More…]
As I started out to say, I find it a nauseating experience to hear the Government talking about the need for democratic procedures. [More…]
If the Government is interested in democracy, I suggest that it should apply democratic principles right across the board. [More…]
The Government claims to be inter- ested in democratic procedures and the right of members of organisations to determine their own affairs. [More…]
It is interesting to read the Articles of Association of this organisation just to see how democratic it is. [More…]
We are only half way through the second reading debate, yet despite assurances we heard earlier from honourable senators on the Government side and those representing the Democratic Labor Party that in their opinion this Bill is one of the most important to have come before the Senate, the Government apparently is bereft of speakers. [More…]
The purpose is to jump on to the backs of the Democratic Labor Party for its preferences. [More…]
The Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party talks of communist influence. [More…]
I say to members of the Democratic Labor Party: If they were sincere they should have appealed to the Liberal Party to resign because it retained office aided and abetted by the Communist Party’s preference votes. [More…]
So that his observations can be included in Hansard for honourable senators opposite and Democratic Labor Party senators to study, research and digest, I will state them. [More…]
Surely they are political matters and surely no-one in this chamber, whether he be on my left or immediately in front of me, as are members of the Democratic Labor Party, would deny the right of the trade unions to intercede in these matters. [More…]
Now the Government has entered the field of amalgamations - following pressure by the Democratic Labor Party in the Senate. [More…]
If the Government is so concerned about this great democratic method of election it should move quickly to that end, with the co-operation of State parliaments, to ensure that this system of so-called democracy is available to all. [More…]
On the contrary, I need no assistance from the Democratic Labor Party on this occasion. [More…]
democratic rights of trade unionists have to be protected, surely the same remarks ought to apply to the shareholders, to the systems that are operated by the various companies and to mergers, takeovers and other forms of affiliation or amalgamation - call them what you will - within the commercial world. [More…]
For instance, I feel that in this area there exists no democracy because the small shareholder in a company in this country has very few rights, nor does he have what we consider to be a democratic right. [More…]
Looking at the amalgamation procedures which are intended in the Bill, I believe that these were put there only to placate the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Government, after having made very clear statements through the Minister for Labour and National Service (Mr Lynch) as to its intention to allow mergers to take place, and in fact its desire to encourage mergers, decided as a result of political pressure by the Australian Democratic Labor Party to turn about completely on the issue and to change in one most substantial part the whole nature of this Bill. [More…]
But the Government has preferred to accept the advice or pressure of the Democratic Labor Party and not the advice of the Australian Metal Industries Association. [More…]
Admittedly, the Government initially did not want to introduce these provisions relating to mergers, but it succumbed fairly easily as a result of a little pressure from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It has been altered in a fundamental respect despite the advice of responsible employers at the behest of a minority pressure group, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, so that the Government may retain, it hopes, some seats in the Parliament which it otherwise would lose despite the damage this will do to industrial relations in this country. [More…]
I am conscious of the fact that the people I represent and with whom I have been associated for over 38 years must be very harshly affected as a consequence of this amending Bill, at least until the Australian community has the opportunity of exercising its democratic vote. [More…]
There were some 5 speakers from the Government side and 2 speakers from the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I wish to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will not support clause 12. [More…]
For that reason the Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to oppose this clause. [More…]
The general basis has been set out by my colleagues in the chamber - a number of Government members as well as members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the [More…]
I am pleased that not only the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the members of my own Party but also- honourable senators on the Government benches have voiced their opposition to this increase. [More…]
I do not think that even the Democratic Labor Party, which we know has opposed the amalgamation of the metal trades unions - which is now a fact - would support this kind of despicable action by the Government. [More…]
So we are not voting as Liberal senators, as Democratic Labor Party senators or as Australian Labor Party senators. [More…]
I associate the Australian Democratic Labor Party with the sentiments that have been expressed by the Minister for Air (Senator Drake-Brockman) in conveying the sympathy of this chamber to those who survive His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor and in presenting an address to Her Majesty the Queen expressing our sorrow as a chamber of this legislature. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, I join in the expressions of sympathy to the Duchess of Windsor, who survives the Duke, and the members of the Royal Family. [More…]
If he proceeds with the amendment and it is supported by the Government parties and the Democratic Labor Party - I hope they will not support it - it will mean that the work of the managers’ organisation, which, as he was advised, commenced proceedings in November 1971, will be lost. [More…]
However, I say that when the Minister is given the opportunity of clarifying a position and does not take that opportunity it is obvious to the Labor Party that the Democratic Labor Party has taken an action which is against the interests of the Federated Ironworkers’ Association of Australia. [More…]
The motions are supported by the Australian Democratic Labor Party only on such Bills. [More…]
We learnt during the suspension of the sitting for dinner that there is complete agreement between the Democratic Labor Party and the Government to insert an escape clause permitting the amalgamation of the ironworkers union with the chemical workers union. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has lined up with the Government to fight for this policy as an anti-union force provided that the Ironworkers Union is protected, and the Government has agreed to give that protection. [More…]
His past attitude to life or to democratic principles is somewhat strange when compared with his present attitude. [More…]
I want to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support this motion. [More…]
The final stages of the Bill will not take very long to deal with and the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party should at least have an opportunity to put their amendments. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has some reservations about clause 51, but perhaps for reasons different from those expressed by Senator Murphy. [More…]
It appears to me that the difference is that the Australian Labor Party takes the view that one should simply look at the organisation which is sought to be absorbed and the number of members it has, without any regard to an overall context and that the Democratic Labor Party’s amendment does take into account what has been happening over a period of time. [More…]
Now the Democratic Labor Party seeks to insert an amendment for the purpose of saving one organisation. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party amendment deals with the potential membership of a union. [More…]
I think it is consistent with the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that it is opposed to amalgamations, and this bears out entirely the approach it has made during the Committee stage. [More…]
As I said earlier, this Bill is no attack on the integrity of the Minister for Customs and Excise; it is simply an exercise in that democratic freedom which Liberal parliamentarians enjoy. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labour Party I express our indebtedness to the distinguished members of the Interim Council who made the necessary preliminary investigations. [More…]
lt is a sad privilege that is mine today, speaking on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to identify the members of our Party with the motion of condolence extended by the Senate to the family of the late Sir Owen Dixon. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, in common with Australia, mourns the passing of this great Australian who, in every field of national endeavour, made his contribution at a distinguished level. [More…]
History, and not only ancient history, shows that in countries where democratic institutions have been unconstitutionally superseded, it has been done not seldom by those holding executive power. [More…]
That the state of Aboriginal rights, health, infant mortality, life expectancy, education, training, employment, ownership, movement and democratic political advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples everywhere in Australia is unequal compared with people of European origin, whether migrating to or bom in Australia; and this constitutes a challenge to the Australian people on grounds of racial discrimination, racism and even forms of genocide; [More…]
I ask the Minister why the Australian Government has failed to adopt Convention 87, thus necessitating a representative of the ILO visiting this country to ensure the protection of the democratic rights of the Australian people. [More…]
I will be asking the indulgence of the Senate after question time - I have conferred with the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party - to allow me to make a ministerial statement out of the order shown on the business paper, which will advert to some aspects of the health insurance funds. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party approaches this Bill from a point of view of some concern. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party takes very great pride in the fact that, although the growing interest in environmental protection is of somewhat recent origin and has certainly reached great dimensions only more recently, years ago it was the first political Party in Australia to insert in a national policy speech a programme of national conservation. [More…]
In New South Wales recently the State conference of the Democratic Labor Party opposed the development of the Boyd Plateau on the ground that it would be better to include the land in the proposed Kanangra-Boyd National Park. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party feels that the Commonwealth should lay down as a matter of principle, so far as it lies within its constitutional power to do so, that the use of land for pine plantations should wherever possible be in areas of this kind rather than in areas which would involve the displacement of the natural flora. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party propounds this amendment. [More…]
For those reasons, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill in principle. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will present its own amendment to clause 9 of the Schedule at the Committee stage. [More…]
We are dealing with the Softwood Forestry Agreements Bill, as has been mentioned by other speakers, and in the process of the debate we have had a consideration of many items and of 2 amendments, one proposed by the Australian Labor Party and one proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In this instance the Australian Democratic Labor Party is seeking to change the wording of something which has been agreed upon between the various [More…]
Therefore, it has the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Labor Party and will be carried. [More…]
But the amendment of the Australian Democratic Labor Party deals with quite a number of matters. [More…]
Senator Byrne took credit for the Australian Democratic Labor Party in apprising us of the necessity of this. [More…]
The senior senator for the Democratic Labor Party agrees with me that they are overloaded. [More…]
Following the remark of the distinguished Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), I begin my closing speech in this Parliament on the work of this Committee by reminding every one of us that following consultation between the party leaders, a motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy), seconded by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, and agreed to by the Government, to set up a committee of 8 senators came before this House. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party sees no difficulty in passing this legislation as it stands. [More…]
The Democratic Labour Party has never felt that the right thing to do would be to send this legislation to a standing committee of the Senate for its examination as that would, in our experience, involve a lengthier procedure. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party also supports these Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party fully supports the Bills. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party unquestionably supports it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has said this for quite a long time. [More…]
This is a direct responsibility which the Australian Democratic Labor Party has always thought should be over and above what we are contributing in aid to the other developing nations in our area. [More…]
Thus I do not see the capital at great risk, and I am pleased to know, and I express the pleasure of my colleagues of the Democratic Labor Party also, that this bank is finding it possible to lend money at rates of interest which vary from H per cent to 3 per cent for specific purposes that are approved. [More…]
We hope that it will give some consideration to what has been expounded by the Australian Democratic Labor Party for at least 10 years; that is that much of the aid which allegedly we have been granting abroad has been going into the specific responsibility that we have for Papua New Guinea. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party would like to see the percentage of the gross national product going into international development in our area to be exclusive of the personal responsibility - if one could call it that in referring to a nation - which we in Australia feel towards Papua New Guinea. [More…]
Thirdly, will the Minister consult with the States to ensure the maximum protection of individuals engaged in proper democratic processes? [More…]
I ask honourable senators to pay due regard to that request, irrespective of how they personally may feel, because this is a democratic Parliament and I assert the right to ensure that that course is followed. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party favours this type of development legislation. [More…]
Not only as a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party do I express favour of this legislation but, also, as a senator from Victoria. [More…]
I believe that the system of democratic government is enhanced by the presentation of these reports because they are then available for further research and for projections along the lines of the recommendations made by the various committees. [More…]
But at least there are people in Papua New Guinea who will get a far better deal as a result of the appointment of a more viable, more widely spread and democratic ministry in the House of Assembly than they would receive through the administration of the Australian Government. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support me when I say that long term loans should be made available to primary producers through a rural bank. [More…]
It is therefore essential that every left and democratic organisation and individual gives energetic and public support to the ABC employees. [More…]
I was only going to add that this is a remarkable privilege to be claimed by a Party claiming to be a democratic party, to give to one class in our community - organisations, trade unions - freedom from any responsibility whatever in law or any action for anything in any way done in the course of an industrial dispute. [More…]
I ask: Does the Minister believe that trade unionists should not receive the protection afforded by most modern democratic states in regard- to legitimate acts in pursuance of their registered aims as trade unionists? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has severely criticised past Liberal Country Party budgets for the lack of concern and practical assistance shown to social service recipients generally. [More…]
I express tha hope that Professor Henderson will examine very thoroughly the merits of any scheme the Democratic Labor Party puts forward if we are given the opportunity to express our point of view. [More…]
This is the funny thing: There is a strange method of logic about the Australian Democratic Labor Party senators and Liberal Party senators because as soon as we talk about unemployment or sales tax or the Government stopping consumer demand they say: ‘What would you do if you were in government?’ [More…]
Senator McLaren - The Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Drake-Brockman) has just said that in the past it has been the practice that irrespective of whether an honourable senator who wished to speak in the debate was a member of the Democratic Labor Party or an Independent, speakers have been drawn in order, one from the Government side and then one from the Opposition side. [More…]
In recent years we have seen the advent of the Democratic Labor Party and a number of Independents. [More…]
Consequently, the principle that operated when 1 first came to this chamber 23 years ago has almost disappeared because of the addition of the Democratic Labour Party and the Independents. [More…]
The Chair is not able to know the way in which Independents or members of the Democratic Labor Party will speak. [More…]
On a number of occasions members of the Democratic Labor Party and Independent senators have opposed the Government. [More…]
It was mentioned also that on occasions the Democratic Labor Party has moved amendments and sometimes has sought support from the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
If there is to be any argument about the order of speakers in future I suggest that it would be far better for the Whips from the Democratic Labor Party, the Opposition and the Government to find out where the Independent senators want to appear in the list of speakers. [More…]
The smaller groups such as the Democratic Labor Party and the Independents must be given their fair share of time in a debate. [More…]
Apparently some dissension arose because a senator of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and an Independent senator wished to make a contribution tonight as the proceedings of the Senate were being broadcast. [More…]
Since I have been Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate, I have noticed that the Democratic tic Labor Party senators and the Independent senators have spoken very little during this session. [More…]
We will play our part, together with other members of that Committee from the Government side of the chamber and from the Democratic Labor Party, so that we will present to this Parliament a report based upon all the evidence available to us and on the keenest judgment of that evidence. [More…]
Mr Ducker is a distinguished member and, I hope, a continuing member of the Australian Labor Party, who is fighting for the same things for which the Liberal Party is fighting - that is to say, prosperous, democratic and reasonable trade unionism. [More…]
Arising from this, private property was smashed, where arrogant employers ignored the democratic decisions of mass meetings. [More…]
The record shows that I led for the Labor movement in that debate and said that it was pleasing to note that the Democratic Labor Party had at long last caught up with our thinking. [More…]
The Budget must be accepted by everyone because what the Government is following is part of the policy of the Australian Labor Party and part of the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Because the Parliament was about to go into recess the Democratic Labor Party felt that it had better not hold up the Bill any longer. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party voted with the Government and the amendment was defeated. [More…]
The Senate members pf the Democratic Labor Party join with the Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Drake-Brockman) and the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) in supporting the motion in ‘ connection with the atrocities perpetrated by a number of irresponsible, callous, murderous individuals at the Olympic Games. [More…]
I have heard interjections from members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party about strikes. [More…]
I think that there is a far more democratic way of combating strikes than by doing that. [More…]
I am an ex-poultry farmer and proud of it although Senator Gair and other honourable senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and some of the honourable senators on the Government side, each time I rise in this chamber and mention the poultry industry, like to make fun and games and ridicule what I have to say. [More…]
If the Democratic Labor Party wants to make jokes about the way these people are suffering let it go out and talk to poultry farmers and they will hear a different story. [More…]
What has been the outcome of that resolution which was contained in an urgent telegram to the Prime Minister, to the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and to the Leader of the Parliamentary Labor Party (Mr Whitlam)? [More…]
The people, by their vote, have decided in the greatest numbers to support the Austraiian Labor Party, in lesser numbers to support the Liberal Party, in even lesser numbers to support the Australian Country Party and in still lesser numbers to support the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The point that I am making is that the Government sits on the administrative benches not because of its own record or its support in the electorate but because of the support of the splinter group or the minority group which, as I have said before, is the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party vote. [More…]
1 ask the Minister whether he is in a position tq inform the Senate whether the Government will be making an announcement at an early date on the Government’s decision to establish a rural bank, the creation of which was forecast recently by the Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Anthony, which has been the announced policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party both inside and outside the Parliament for some years, but which has been consistently rejected by all other parties in the Senate when the Democratic Labor Party has moved by resolution for such creation? [More…]
I understand also that the Australian Democratic Labor Party, at a conference several years ago, determined that it was in favour of a reduction of the voting age to 18. [More…]
It should be granted to them as an extension of their democratic rights. [More…]
In a democratic society, as far as possible every person affected by government decisions should have an opportunity to play a part in the process by which these decisions are finally reached. [More…]
I hope that those who have indicated their support for this principle - members of the Government parties in this chamber and of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, if it adheres to its conference decision of several years ago - will support this measure.I hope that the legislation will be given a speedy passage and that it will be introduced before the election. [More…]
At the same time the Australian Democratic Labor Party said that it would support the motion but it believed that if Senator Willesee wanted to go on with his suggestion then it was agreeable to that. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the proposal. [More…]
Under the present system of elections, by virtue of the support of the Democratic Labor Party for the Liberal-Country Party coalition, we have virtually had a one-party system of government for years. [More…]
But I can, together with the leaders of the Australian Labor Party and of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, look at legislation that may come before this House and try to work out some programme. [More…]
Murphy) and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
I express the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on this motion to promote the earliest possible consideration of the measure which the Attorney-General (Senator Greenwood) presented to this chamber. [More…]
The Democratic. [More…]
I was not surprised that the Democratic Labor Party supported the Government. [More…]
If Senator Byrne of the Democratic Labor Party, who thinks that the present situation is so grave, is such an expert on law and is so brilliant in unravelling the legal problems that confront this country he should be appointed as an adviser to the Attorney-General. [More…]
It is apparent that the Government, the Australian Democratic Labor Party and one or two Independent senators, perhaps, are not prepared to accept the world standard of human rights. [More…]
When Senator Byrne stood on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I thought it right that an honourable senator from that Party should speak. [More…]
Even though this was done in the most dire days of Britain it had to be done in democratic form. [More…]
For those reasons the Australian Democratic Labor Party, as it did on the procedural motions, supports the rapid presentation of this Bill. [More…]
Will the Minister take notice that the Democratic Labor Party’s advertising activities are conducted through an Australian agency? [More…]
Does the Attorney-General not recollect that during this sessional period Senator Kane of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, a colleague of Senator McManus, asked questions about the character and political persuasions of a Mr Darc Cassidy, an employee of the Australian Broadcasting Commission, and that charges were made against him on the floor of this Senate? [More…]
Is the Minister representing the Postmaster-General aware that on last night’s programme ‘This Day Tonight’ Dr James Cairns used an appearance on the programme to utter a wholly unfounded, malicious libel against the Democratic Labor Party by accusing it of sympathy with the perpetrators of the Sydney bomb outrage? [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is firmly opposed to terrorism and violence wherever they occur, whether among migrants or in the trade unions. [More…]
That has always been the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I regret that Dr Cairns has in another place suggested that the Democratic Labor Party may have been in sympathy with violence. [More…]
We in the Australian Democratic Labour Party urge the Government to take the strongest action against this violence - these bombings - from whomever it emanates. [More…]
The whole country, except the Democratic Labor Party and the Liberal Party, believes that the bombings are the work of a terrorist organisation. [More…]
My question to the Attorney-General refers to an allegation, made in another place by Dr Cairns, that the Government was not acting strongly against Croatian terrorists because allegedly the Australian Democratic Labor Party was giving some support to these terrorists. [More…]
I have not been able to find a council which has gone through the process of democratic balloting in the last 2 years. [More…]
I am sorry that the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Country Party are having their own private war about whether Aborigines should be disposed of. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not propose to support the disallowance of this Ordinance. [More…]
I believe my colleagues of the Democratic Labor Party agree with me. [More…]
In Victoria the Democratic Labor Party pioneered land rights for Aborigines who had been segregated into Aboriginal reserves in the Gippsland area to give them back the dignity that they seemed to have lost under the old handout system. [More…]
I have said at a Democratic Labor Party conference that some of the things that were real culture, which would never die, and which would remain so whatever bridges the Aborigines crossed, were their bark paintings, their carvings and their dancing. [More…]
We know that in most cases the Australian Democratic Labor Party always supports the Liberal Party and that what keeps the Liberal Party in office as the Federal Government is the fact that the DLP gives the Government its preferences. [More…]
By no means can Senator Young, or Senator Little or his partners in the Democratic Labor Party, accuse the Australian Labor Party of opening the doors in South Australia, or in any other State where it is in government, to pornography. [More…]
Of course, Senator McManus does not speak very often in this place, and he would deny the right to any other honourable senator who is elected to this place by democratic franchise to stand up and say what he wants to say on behalf of his constituents in this Parliament. [More…]
I believe that the tie-up is with the Australian Democratic Labor Party which, according to my information, complained about the Yugoslav flag being flown in a public place in Cooma. [More…]
I think that his speech was of such a nature that it does not deserve to be dignified by giving it a reply, but he mentioned the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Finally, I want to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party - and I repeat my statement which the Press apparently does not want to publish - has had no association at all with any form of violence; we condemn the violence; and once the police report comes before the Senate we will support an inquiry for a royal commission if this course of action is justified. [More…]
Having said that, where Senator Carrick and probably all Government supporters are culpable - I will deal with the inconsistency of the Democratic Labor Party as well - is that the Government accepted diplomatic ties with Yugoslavia. [More…]
If they want to live in a democratic community and take part in the affairs of a democratic community, they can offer themselves to Parliament, to be judged by their fellow citizens either as independents or as members of a political party. [More…]
The decision of the Australian people was to allow the Communist Party to engage itself in the political and democratic processes of this country. [More…]
Now let me come to what Senator McManus had to say earlier, and I deeply regret that no member of the Democratic Labor Party is in the chamber at this stage to hear what I have to say. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has condemned the Cooma Council for flying the Yugoslav flag in Centennial Park. [More…]
Council was told on Monday that the Democratic Labor Party’s New Australian Council thought it was objectionable that public money was used for such an ill-advised gesture. [More…]
That is the Democratic Labor Party - be informed that: [More…]
I feel that newspapers have a tremendously important role to exercise a criticism and a freedom of speech which makes the democratic system work. [More…]
Australian Democratic Labor Party campaigned strongly for the abolition of the means test, and we have persisted in that campaign election after election. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not believe in the application of the means test whether it be applied in the area of social services or of education or of scholarships or anything else. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party were pleased with some of the things contained in this Budget but we could not help but be bitterly disappointed that the Government again has not given the attention that it should have given to child endowment and maternity allowance. [More…]
It is important in the eyes of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party believe that the provision for the wives of aged pensioners to be brought within the scope of social services is only sensible. [More…]
We are accustomed to regarding Senator Gairs Party as the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
1 notice that the Democratic Labor Party has foreshadowed an amendment. [More…]
We have heard from members of the Democratic Labor Party in the past - I think it is their traditional policy - the argument that pension rates should be fixed by an independent tribunal. [More…]
The difference that is to be drawn may not be as significant as members of the Democratic Labor Party would make it. [More…]
I appreciate that this is a matter that the Democratic Labor Party has raised before, and I sense that what I have said by way of answer to it also is not new. [More…]
I think I can meet the Democratic Labor Party’s objection to the present Budget by saying that not every matter that has been raised could be dealt with in this Budget, but the social services proposals that the Government has introduced stand on their own because of the intrinsic merit they possess. [More…]
We have been proposing this in the Democratic Labor Party for some years and we feel that we are now reaching the point of a possible realisation of this scheme. [More…]
As Senator Little has said, the Democratic Labor Party often has projected forward looking social and other policies. [More…]
To my knowledge it was proposed originally by Lord Casey when he was Treasurer, The suggestion went a certain distance but was then abandoned, and it was not resurrected until the Democratic Labor Party did so. [More…]
It was never implemented and was not resurrected until the Democratic Labor Party, finding a parliamentary presence in this place, produced the proposition. [More…]
These are in a separate group and are available for perusal upon request by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Last week when the Aged Persons Hostels Bill was before the Senate the Democratic Labor Party said something about the differential in rates in the various States. [More…]
What has been said of the purposes of the Bill fits in with the general philosophy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to which I belong. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has been known for one thing, if for no other: We have taken it to ourselves to fight for the establishment of a better quality of life, not from the cradle to the grave, but even before the cradle, to protect those who are not at that point of time able to protect themselves. [More…]
Any government which brings forward a step which is in the right direction gets praise and wholehearted support from the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We heard Senator Little on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party indicate that this type of measure is in accordance with the policy and ideals which his Party supports. [More…]
It would be appropriate, with the permission of honourable senators and the Leaders of the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party, to have a cognate debate on these Bills. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this group of Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the income tax Bills because, as 1 have said, we think they are both timely and just. [More…]
sections of the Senate - the Opposition, the Democratic Labor Party and certainly supporters of the Government - that they applaud this action. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party is particularly involved in this matter. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party was concerned that the Agreement contained no provision to the effect that the other parties to it, or the Commonwealth, should have regard to environmental factors when the Agreement was negotiated and when the money was being provided or that ‘.hat should be a condition precedent to the provision of the money. [More…]
As I have said, this is of particular concern to members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Our service on those committees, coupled with our national programme and policy on conservation, demonstrates that the Democratic Labor Party has been intimately associated with this new and very vital question which only now is receiving continuous national and international attention at the highest levels. [More…]
I said that the Democratic Labor Party was the first party to put such a programme into a national policy speech and, to my knowledge, we were the first to introduce it legislatively in this Parliament. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment as propounded in the House of Representatives, carried by that House and now presented to this chamber for confirmation. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party welcomes and supports the amendment now proposed to the Agreement. [More…]
The matter of urgency which has been proposed by the Australian Labor Party is not one which the Australian Democratic Labor Party can support. [More…]
That is not the Democratic Labor Party’s attitude. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has given this matter very serious consideration. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes that it would require very strong evidence indeed to justify handing over the whole of a contract of this magnitude, relating to Australia’s fuel resources, to a wholly overseas company. [More…]
It indicates the cynicism of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the way this Parliament has been degraded by the presence of its members here that they pose as being on the Opposition side and take their turn in the debate as being in Opposition when on every occasion they stand up and support the Government policy. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has given notice of intention to propose a motion, which has been read to us, although the Australian Labor Party specifically has said that the Government has failed to take action to protect Australian employment and industry in respect of the supply of the Moomba-Sydney pipeline. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party talks about having a full inquiry by the Standing Committee on Trade and Industry in order to get the full facts. [More…]
This was just another miserable Democratic Labor Party ploy. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party knew very well that their resolution had exactly the same intent as ours. [More…]
This was typical Democratic Labor Party hypocrisy. [More…]
One is inclined to consider what the Australian Democratic Labor Party suggests, which is, that this contract requires further investigation, if the Department of Trade and Industry is not able to have the facts before it at this time. [More…]
It is interesting that of all people in Australia only Government supporters and their little Sir Echo in this place - the Democratic Labor Party - have been prepared to defend the actions of the company in these matters. [More…]
May it be said on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that before that increased level of activity was demonstrated we had this principle in our platform. [More…]
However, the Democratic Labor Party proposes an amendment to the motion ‘that the Bill be now read a second time’. [More…]
While the extension of the franchise to young people of the age of 18 years and under 21 years will provide for a more accurate reflection of the relevant opinion of electors the most accurate and democratic means of ensuring the equitable Parliamentary representation in the House of Representatives of substantial bodies of political opinion in the community is by the electoral system of proportional representation voting for election to that House; [More…]
The opinion of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is that the franchise should be extended to young people above the age of 18 years. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party, without canvassing in any greater detail those things which prompt us to support the proposed legislation, indicates that it will support it and commend it to the Senate. [More…]
However, as 1 indicated in the amendment which I read and which has been circulated, the Democratic Labor Party is concerned about certain trends in this community. [More…]
These trends perhaps could be corrected in some measure by a proper, logical and democratic approach to the electoral system. [More…]
Party, the Country Party, the Australian Labor Party or the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That could be a tremendous challenge to the whole of our parliamentary democratic system. [More…]
Perhaps first in the field to do that was our own Party, the Democratic Labor Party, which does represent, and increasingly so, an expanding segment of the national population and the national point of view. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is represented in all States. [More…]
If honourable senators will bear with me I shall read a few figures to demonstrate how the present electoral system is operating most adversely, most undemocratically and most harshly against the minority party, which happens to be our Party. [More…]
At the Senate general election on 22nd November 1958 the Democratic Labor Party received 387,792 votes. [More…]
I want to emphasise that I do not intend my remarks to be critical of the Country Party; 1 am just attempting to show how the Democratic Labor Party’s vote is distributed and the Country Party’s vote is concentrated. [More…]
The way in which the voting pattern is classified after that in the documents I have in front of me is: Communist Party, Country Democratic League, Democratic Labor Party and Liberal-Country League. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party received 433,51 1 votes and 2 of its candidates were elected. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party received 8 per cent of the vote and obtained only one-fifteenth of the seats. [More…]
At the House of Representatives general election on 30th November 1963 the Democratic Labor Party received 407,416 votes or 7.4 per cent of the total and obtained no seats at all. [More…]
At the same election - I repeat that I am not being critical of it - the Country Party received 489,000 votes or about 82,000 votes more than the Democratic Labor Party and obtained 20 seats. [More…]
In the House of Representatives election of 1966 the Country Party received 561,000 votes and obtained 21 seats; the Democratic Labor Party received 417,411 votes but obtained no seats. [More…]
That cannot be considered in any sense to be a democratic electoral system. [More…]
If in a modern community groups similar to the Democratic Labor Party are developing and are continuing to be denied reasonable political representation in the people’s House then we can expect tremendous frustrations and agitations outside of the Parliament, with all the challenges to the stability of the Parliament that inevitably will accompany that position. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party acknowledges the proposition put forward by Senator Murphy in his Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party feels it is appropriate to move this amendment to the motion that the Bill be now read a second time because it believes that the amendment involves the same principle as the Bill, only in a different form. [More…]
After all, if one takes into consideration not only the adults in a family but also their children, one could say that the Democratic Labor Party represents between one million and one and a quarter million people. [More…]
I repeat that I am not saying this simply because the Democratic Labor Party happens to be that group. [More…]
That is why the Democratic Labor Party has decided to urge upon the Senate that this principle which is outlined in the form of my amendment, be accepted quite divorced from parly politics, quite divorced from old traditions and quite divorced from the conservatism of the old system, but as one which is appropriate to the modern community in which we live, one which will reflect the diversification of our modern community and its increasing sophistication and one which will make a much more fruitful contribution to the parliamentary and political process. [More…]
The honourable senator might call himself the representative of the ‘Democratic Party’. [More…]
All I know is that as I saw the electoral process operating at that time, and as I said in this chamber on my return, I thought that the process was impeccable in its observance of the democratic forms. [More…]
The amendment propounded by the Democratic Labor Party is in 2 parts. [More…]
‘Amendments of this nature have been moved to Bill after Bill in this place both by the official Opposition and by the Democratic Labor Party, canvassing the whole range of the contents of the Bill concerned. [More…]
I think a similar amendment was moved the other night by the Australian Democratic Labor Party in which it put forward all sorts of suggestions about the Social Services Act. [More…]
the most accurate and democratic means of ensuring the equitable Parliamentary representation in the House of Representatives of substantial bodies of political opinion in the community is by the electoral system of proportional representation voting for election to that House. [More…]
In rising to speak to the Bill I am struck by the feeling that we must admit that at times the Australian Democratic Labor Party reminds me of the selling point of a little pill some years ago - it is small but active. [More…]
The members of the Democratic Labor Party have had some considerable knowledge of the policy of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Murphy, who wants the vote to go to 18 year olds. [More…]
Senator Murphy and the Minister for Civil Aviation (Senator Cotton), who put forward the Government’s view on this Bill, were allowed to make their speeches on the measure, and then the leader for the Democratic Labor Party in this debate, the Party’s esteemed Whip, Senator Byrne, introduced what someone called a blanket amendment, the blanket, I think, being the idea of swamping the purpose of the main Bill, drawing debate away from the main Bill and prolonging the debate - something like in a cricket match: Bring on your fast bowlers as the light is beginning to fade. [More…]
I think that I have made perfectly clear the fact that I will be opposing the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
At 18 years of age, the 2 main political parties represented here and, I am certain, the Democratic Labor Party have subscribed to the view that the male youth of Australia is old enough to go to war. [More…]
The Labor Party has said, and it makes no secret of it, that if ever it gets the opportunity - even if it gets it in one place it will not get it here - it will adopt a first past the post system, not because it is more democratic but because it will best suit that Party’s ends. [More…]
The Bill now before the Committee has been returned to this chamber as a result of an amendment moved by me on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party being approved by the Senate and the Bill in the amended form then being returned to the House of Representatives. [More…]
The amendment propounded by the Democratic Labor Party when the Bill was originally before this chamber purported to amend the Schedule by deleting clause 9 and inserting the following clauses: [More…]
As I pointed out when speaking originally to this Bill, we members of the Democratic Labor Party have been in the very forefront of the programme for environmental concern. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment which has emerged from the House of Representatives and which substantially embodies one part of the amendment originally propounded in this place by our Party. [More…]
Those honourable senators who voted against the amendment have felt quite strongly that the action taken by the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party was, to an extent, irresponsible. [More…]
I recall that the Democratic Labor Party moved the amendment, which was supported by the ALP. [More…]
Of course, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, as usual trying to score its political points, moved another amendment with exactly the same content and intent, instead of coming straight to the point and asking the Government, in conjunction with the States on a non-political level, to implement a plan for the full use and development of Australia’s forestry resources and the conservation of the existing hardwood forests. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
There is no particular provision applying to the State of Queensland, but we of the Democratic Labor Party welcome these 3 provisions - retrieving positions as they should equitably be retrieved in the 2 States to which I first referred and in the third State. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill with the fond hope that it may not be the first or one of a succession of Bills that we will see in future years. [More…]
Subject to those qualifications, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, with all other parties, is in agreement with the proposition contained in the Bill. [More…]
What the Democratic Labor Party does, therefore, is seeks a firm expression of parliamentary opinion on this chamber to the effect that the chamber, having considered the matter, is averse to the continued imposition of the tax and commends to the Government early consideration of its total abolition. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party cannot accept such specific proposition insofar as they would represent a precise amendment to a Bill which is part of the budgetary situation, and that would amount to rejection of the Budget. [More…]
But again I must reiterate that we on this side of the chamber cannot support the amendment which has been moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I fully support the amendment pro posed by the Democratic Labor Party because that Party is endeavouring to achieve what I am fighting for. [More…]
I am convinced - and here I agree with previous speakers - that this form of taxation ought to be abolished in its entirity I support the proposals of the Democratic Labor Party but suggest that this is not entirely the prerogative of the DLP although it introduced that- [More…]
amendment moved on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party by Senator Byrne. [More…]
Yet I point out to members of the Democratic Labor Party that they have no monopoly of the desire to improve the lot of the taxpayer in regard to these duties. [More…]
I had given one copy to the Minister for Civil Aviation (Senator Cotton) and another copy to the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I listened to the arguments put by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, as I listened to them on an earlier occasion, and I listened to the observations of colleagues on the Government side who have strong philosophical and sound argumentative reasons for supporting Senator Byrne’s amendment. [More…]
The Government has already moved in the direction suggested by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In effect what the Democratic Labor Party is saying is that it sympathises with and understands this broad intent and that it would like to see it carried further. [More…]
I think that we on the Government side would feel, having listened to the arguments - I think it is agreed that we have done that - that there is nothing in the Democratic Labour Party amendment which goes against the context of the Government’s Budget policy and that it expresses a genuine aspiration in which the Democratic Labor Party believes, which many Government supporters feel is proper and equally is to be striven for and which the community feels would be both desirable and useful provided it means a genuine reduction totally and not just a supplantation by someone else. [More…]
In those circumstances, the Australian Democratic Labor Party must reject the amendment proposed by Senator Wilkinson. [More…]
Involved in this debate are amendments which have been moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I suppose we can argue that the most democratic way of electing a parliament is by means of proportional representation. [More…]
I must say towards the end of my speech that I was rather intrigued to hear Senator McLaren, who unfortunately is not in the chamber at the moment, advocate that the first past the post system of voting was the only democratic method. [More…]
But I come back to the point of first past the post being the only democratic method. [More…]
I suppose it depends upon one’s view of a democratic method. [More…]
I do not believe that the first past the post system in the United Kingdom produces the result which is required in a democratic system. [More…]
When we create better educational opportunities for our young people we expect some critical and decisive results from our investment and they are showing them; yet we deprive them of the basic democratic right, the final democratic act, of participating in the choosing of members of Parliament. [More…]
I return to my original point that a line must be set on an age basis and to that extent the Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
A very strong recommendation was brought down for the introduction of the voting system that we of the Democratic Labor Party outlined in our amendment. [More…]
It is to take from every person in the Australian community who votes for the Democratic Labor Party - there are close enough to 500,000 of them - the right to have an effective franchise. [More…]
Then in the next breath they prove their insincerity by saying that they want the first past the post system because it will disenfranchise the rock that stands in the way of their obtaining office, namely, the 500,000 people who want to vote for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Labor Party says that it will let those people vote for the Democratic Labor Party but it will make their votes ineffective in the final analysis by having the first past the post system. [More…]
It is merely a return to the impossible situation of bygone generations although it is still maintained in less democratic countries than ours. [More…]
We hope that this chamber, with the wisdom which it always displays and for which it has shown much more aptitude in recent weeks, will follow the lead of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and vote for the amendment which it has moved to the Bill which is before the Senate. [More…]
I believe that both are democratic and both are representative: yet both can lead to different results. [More…]
I am quite sure that Senator Little will accord with that view because his Party, the Democratic Labor Party, is represented in the Senate whereas although the percentage of votes it gains at each election would normally entitle it to some representation in the House of Representatives if that chamber were a truly representative assembly, it has no representation there. [More…]
That provides for the contact which is so vital to the working out of the democratic system. [More…]
For those reasons, I feel that the case which the Democratic Labor Party has made in support of its amendment is not a case which will make our representative democracy work in the effective way that it must work to maintain its public acceptance. [More…]
But I believe in compulsory voting because I believe the most important function in any democracy is for people to exercise the duty of determining which of the opposing parties they prefer as the party by which they should be governed, I think it makes, theoretically or philosophically, for a sounder base for our democratic system than any of the systems under which there is voluntary voting. [More…]
That would not be in accord with the general represen tative and democratic principle to which we subscribe. [More…]
On the other hand, he can vote for the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Country Parly, informally, or for one of the minor parties. [More…]
I said that these were available for perusal by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He is supported by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
This again shows the need for what the Democratic Labor Party is pressing for in moving this motion. [More…]
The Senate is debating a motion brought before it by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
However, in the few minutes available to me I want to deal with the proposition put forward by the Democratic Labor Party because this is another instance of the Senate being involved in a matter of vital importance to the Australian community. [More…]
Heaven knows what that is likely to be, but it is likely to make a political football of the issue by trying to take the lead on the matter away from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Government does not believe that the Democratic Labor Party motion will do a great deal to help but it does not oppose it in a dogmatic sense. [More…]
I rise to support the amendment moved by Senator O’Byrne because in the view of the Opposition it follows logically from the debate in this chamber on 27th September which I am sure prompted the Democratic Labor Party to put its notice of motion on the notice paper and to have it debated today. [More…]
We are lead to believe that the Democratic Labor Party is concerned about these matters. [More…]
I point out first that, in my opinion, the point taken by Senator Webster is correct and that the amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party contains a far better proposition than that embodied by the Australian Democratic Labor Party in its motion. [More…]
I do hope that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will accept what is proposed by the Australian Labor Party in its amendment. [More…]
Although the honourable senator’s criticism of the Government may be valid and justified, I submit with respect that he has to make up his mind whether he intends to support the motion proposed by the Democratic Labor Party or the amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
in reply - Conscious that I am closing the debate I would like first of all to thank the honourable senators who have spoken to the motion that I have moved on behalf.of the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the very worthwhile comments that have been made during the course of the debate. [More…]
That is why the Australian Democratic Labor Party concludes its motion by saying, ‘or any part of it’, so that the Committee is completely free to establish all the facts in relation to this one particular proposition. [More…]
I assure the Australian Labor Party that if at any future time it is prepared to bring forward a constructive proposition in relation to this matter it will unhesitatingly obtain the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, lt has been suggested that this project which has caused all the flurry will lead to a contest of strength between employers and employees to the detriment of the country. [More…]
Honourable senators will know that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been conducting a long campaign in relation to the elimination of federal estate duty so far as it is available to this Parliament to do so under the Constitution. [More…]
It was supported by the Government, independent senators and members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party but was opposed by the Opposition. [More…]
Speaking for the Democratic Labor Party, I feel that we should state our position. [More…]
I have indicated that the Democratic Labor Party would not be able to support them. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party says this: That while the- [More…]
Therefore, while accepting what persuaded Senator Negus to present this amendment which would operate in individual cases of hardship, the Democratic Labor Party has taken a firm and unrelenting line. [More…]
I have seriously noted the observations made by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, as I noted the observations of all honourable senators including Senator Negus. [More…]
1 listened with a great deal of interest to the observations made by Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party when he committed his Party to a line which is opposed to acceptance of the proposition which Senator Negus has put to the Senate today. [More…]
What I am primarily puzzled about is the line that apparently the Democratic Labor Party is going to take on this matter. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party seems to be saying that it is either all or nothing; that unless the Government abolishes death duties in toto the Democratic Labor Party will not do anything whatever to improve the position of people who are suffering from death duties as imposed at the present time, even if there is hardship. [More…]
Apparently Senator Byrne, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, does not share all the reservations of the Minister for Civil Aviation on this matter because Senator Byrne conceded that the amendment moved by Senator Negus is in fact an ameliorative proposition; that it would make the position better for people who are faced with sudden payment of death duties and who are suffering hardship, whatever the definition of hardship ultimately may be. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party purports to say that if anything is done to improve the position regarding the payment of death duties it would serve only to continue death duties in perpetuity. [More…]
Apparently Senator Byrne was speaking on behalf of the Democratic Labour Party. [More…]
Are we to take it from what he said that unless there is a total abolition of death duties the Democratic Labor Party will vote for nothing introduced to improve the situation? [More…]
My colleagues and I and the Democratic Labor Party senators voted for the motion; the Australian Labor Party senators voted against it. [More…]
The question was put, and the interesting figures are that the ayes - the Government senators and the Democratic Labor Party senators - numbered 28 and that the noes numbered 21. [More…]
As I have said repeatedly, the Democratic Labor Party has moved this type of resolution on at least 3 occasions to my recollection. [More…]
The second matter is that the Australian Democratic Labor Party on at least 3 occasions has moved some pious motion for the adoption of some pious resolution that the Senate expresses an opinion that is not worth anything in an administrative sense. [More…]
But members of the Government and members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party did not have sufficient confidence in that Standing Committee to accept that it will bring forward an honest report. [More…]
Last week, Government senators in support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party gave a clear and concise warning or instruction to the Government that it should look at the question of estate duties with the object of abolishing them completely at the first possible opportunity. [More…]
The Government is endeavouring together with its allies, the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, to make this issue a political football. [More…]
I would have to because the disease is there, a disease which comes from the Democratic Labor Party - the disease of hypocrisy and of tricking the people of this country in relation to what they really believe in. [More…]
The tragedy of the Senate is that whenever any humanitarian project is mooted in this place, time and time again during the 10 years I have been here a social benefit which could be given to the people has been defeated by the jealousies of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
If the Labor Party moves something the Democratic Labor Party will oppose it. [More…]
Senator McManus also said that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is not going to support the amendment because there are other factors in the legislation which will be held up. [More…]
Let me remind honourable senators that 2 years ago when 1 moved 2 amendments, which the Democratic Labor Party supported, in relation to the National Health Bill, the next day the DLP voted against those amendments for the very reason which Senator McManus says the Labor Party is now adopting. [More…]
We have been reminded by the Australia Democratic Labor Party that some sections of the Senate believe in the total abolition of probate duty. [More…]
On the occasions when this matter has come up in the Senate during my short time in this place I have not been alone because honourable senators from both parties supporting the Government have crossed the floor and supported amendments moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I remind them that last week all honourable senators on the Government side as well as members of the Democratic Labor Party and the 3 independent senators stuck together in support of the policy of abolition of estate duties. [More…]
Having listened to other honourable senators from the Government side support that policy leading towards abolition of estate duties, the whole Government side en masse, together with the Democratic Labor Party representatives and the independent senators, moved together. [More…]
He made a very emotional speech about alleged political organisations behind the statements previously made by the Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I challenge every member of the Government parties, the independent senators and the members of the noisy little Democratic Labor Party to vote in support of this amendment. [More…]
The documents which were excluded have been available for the perusal of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party from 27th September until the present time. [More…]
The 10 or 11 documents are available for the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If Senator Murphy wants this formal amendment presented the disposition of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is to support the Government on the general motion resting on the assurance and reassurance given by the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson) that he will do everything possible to give these Bills the necessary airing and voting before the Senate rises. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill because obviously its passage is certain as it has the support of both the Government and the official Opposition. [More…]
I have spoken to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Senator Willesee) and to the Deputy Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus), and they are in agreement with this proposal. [More…]
It is quite improper and in fact an affront to the democratic system that a Government, on the eve of vacating office, should attempt to bind the hand of its successor for its first 4 years m government. [More…]
In fact, some of the remarks that Senator Gair used to make about a Victorian senator who has gone from this chamber - Senator Hendrickson - were down in the gutter, but because Senator Gair was Leader of the Democratic Labor Party nobody put him in. [More…]
Let me say at the outset that the Australian Democratic Labor Party believes that both of these vital steps will advance the educational rights of parents. [More…]
This amendment is completely unacceptable to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I believe it is appropriate at this stage of the debate to state clearly the Democratic Labor Party’s attitudes. [More…]
I gather from Senator Wilkinson’s interjection in reply to that remark that he agrees with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If the honourable senator agrees with the right of parents to choose the kind of education they want for their children, surely he must agree with the Democratic Labor Party when it says that it is wrong in principle and unjust to penalise parents who exercise that right. [More…]
I believe in what Senator Kane said about this matter - that it is the democratic right of every person in Australia to send his child to the school of his choice. [More…]
I think that when Senator Wilkinson interjected while Senator Kane was speaking, he admitted that everyone had a democratic right to select the school of his or her choice. [More…]
If, as has been said, the members of the Government and the Australian Democratic Labor Party believe that every child is entitled to the right to education and that every Australian child has an equal right to educational opportunity, they have no alternative but to support the amendment moved by the Opposition. [More…]
For those reasons, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and strongly opposes the amendment put forward by the Opposition. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party support the Bill. [More…]
In this context I made an explanation to a State conference of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He has called the Democratic Labor Party - our colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party - a fascist organisation too. [More…]
I said in good faith originally that I would try within the possibilities to allow the matter to come on before the Senate went into recess, as I said I would do with a matter put forward by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-I indicate on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party which I lead that in normal circumstancesI would readily support the objection made by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Murphy). [More…]
The indication from the Australian Democratic Labor Party suggests that the Government will succeed in this move to curtail the right of honourable senators to ask questions. [More…]
I want to make it clear in fairness that the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and Senator Willesee, who has acted for his Leader, have given us cooperation on this occasion in facilitating the passage of the Bills. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Crimes (Hijacking of Aircraft) Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party indicates that it will support the second reading of both the Wool Industry Bill and the Wool (Deficiency Payments) Bill. [More…]
I am saying that the Democratic Labor Party will give consideration at that time to the arguments placed before it and that at this second reading stage, while we are supporting the Bill, we too have many reservations about particular areas which seem to be covered by the proposed amendments. [More…]
I hope that if the Minister for Primary Industry decides to appoint these members before the election of a new government, the Governor-General will intervenue and say that this is not the democratic way to do it. [More…]
The members of my Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, have some perplexity about this clause. [More…]
However much we welcome these appointments, we on this side of the chamber think, certainly in respect of the new posts which have been created in various spheres in the Commonwealth and in respect of other principal offices of the Commonwealth which may fall vacant, that it would not be consonant with the proper operation of the democratic process if those posts and vacancies were to be filled subsequent to the dissolution of the House of Representatives and prior to the coming into being of a new government, whatever its political complexion may be. [More…]
by leave - I join with the Attorney-General (Senator Greenwood) and the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) in expressing to Mr Ewens, on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, appreciation of the contribution he has made to the operation of the parliamentary institution in this country. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I convey to Mr Ewens our deep apreciation of his work as a parliamentary officer and, in a Party sense, personally for the assistance that he and his staff have given to us and to the Parliament through his long and distinguished career. [More…]
I think the Government, the Democratic Labor Party and the Opposition know where they stand. [More…]
The democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange - to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other antisocial features in those Melds - in accordance with the principles of action, methods and progressive reforms set out in this platform. [More…]
The members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have looked at the amendment which it is suggested be made to clause 40. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party appreciate that the Bill is the result of agreement between the States and the Commonwealth and that any deviation from it would probably lead to a renegotiation with the States before anything could be done. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party offers to the Government these ideas: Would it not be logical for the Commonwealth Government, if it is prepared to foot the bill of some millions of dollars to help the fruit growers - it is not the 60m that the Commonwealth puts aside in respect of wheat or wool or anything like that, and that is a very contentious matter with the fruit growers - to provide a sum of money to enable them to get the necessary information and advice as to whether and, if so, where and how there are possibilities for the growing of even the limited range of fruits which I, as an ordinary individual, can walk around the market places of Asia and observe the people buying and enjoying and which I know are the most popular fruits? [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has never been so disappointed with a piece of legislation as it has been with this Bill, ft has never seen a piece of legislation that it has felt would be so ineffective in achieving the objective it set out to achieve - that is, of getting rid of some trees of a particular character in areas of over production - than this Bill. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, 1 move the amendment which has been circulated in my name. [More…]
I remind him that one of the reasons we are not selling some of our primary products, including fruit, in some parts of Asia is the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party to the cold war, American policy, the ‘all the way with LBJ’ policy, and its backing to the hilt of this Government’s policy on Vietnam. [More…]
by leave - As to the relative merits of invest ing the State courts with additional jurisdiction as the alternative to the establishment of a second Commonwealth Superior Court, I would not say that my Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has a very definitive policy in this field. [More…]
There are 2 representatives from employer organisations and 2 representatives who possess Australian Democratic Labor Party influence. [More…]
The measure was forced upon the Government by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I have watched these appointments over the years and it has interested me that as far as I know none of the many friends and supporters of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the trade union movement has ever obtained an appointment to one of these positions. [More…]
So I can only say that no person who has ever been associated with the Democratic Labor Party, in spite of the considerable number of trade unionists who have been associated with it, has ever been appointed to one of these positions. [More…]
He has said today that a man who has sympathies with the Democratic Labor Party is not eligible for appointment as a commissioner. [More…]
Mr Brown is not a member of the Democratic Labor Party, but members of the Australian Labor Party have said: ‘We think he has sympathies with it’. [More…]
Mr Brown is not a member of the Democratic Labor Party but the Australian Labor Party suspects that he sympathises with the DLP and so, because of his dangerous thoughts, they say he is not eligible to be appointed. [More…]
Secondly, irrespective of whether people within the trade union spectrum give allegiance to the Communist Party or the Democratic Labor Party - I do not say this offensively, but they are a splinter segment of the trade union movement - as far as I am concerned and I am sure as far as Senator McAuliffe and his colleagues in Queenstend are concerned, they should be entitled to appointment provided they are physically fit to the job. [More…]
But if a man is hopping around on 2 or 3 jobs and if he reaches a stage where he becomes a victim of hallucinations and can see communists or Democratic Labor Party supporters under his bed he cannot be said to have the objectivity that is required to do this job. [More…]
May I intervene shortly to indicate that our attitude on this side of the House is quite clear, that in matters such as the appointment of conciliation commissioners there should be no discrimination on any ground, whether it be of religion or politics, and the mere fact that somebody had been a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party does not disqualify him from appointment to office. [More…]
I am open to correction but my understanding is that at some time he had been a member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I have listened closely to this debate but I am somewhat puzzled because I have heard allegations concerning membership of the Democratic Labor Party of people who, as far as I am aware, are not members. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is proud of the role it has played in supplying successful applicants for these positions. [More…]
He is a past President of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The trade union movement is proud, as the Democratic Labor Party is proud, of having supplied to the Wages Board a very distinguished Aus tralian. [More…]
When he was faced with a decision of conscience and decided that the Democratic Labor Party was right, he stood 4-square with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I do not know whether he is trying to say that there was something wrong with the appointment, that the Democratic Labor Party appointed Mr Saker or something like that. [More…]
We in the Democratic Labor Party have always been prepared to dish it out, but we take it and we take it without squealing. [More…]
I trust that in the interests of labour relations in this country the appointees will carry out their duties as well as members of the Democratic Labor Party who have been appointed to similar positions have carried out their duties in the past. [More…]
The suggestion is that the man who has all those qualifications got the job only because, while he was not a member of the Democratic Labor Party, it was suspected that he might have been sympathetic to the DLP. [More…]
I think it is regrettable that members of the Australian Labor Party have attacked his appointment and said that he was a member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I therefore owe it to his memory to say that he was never a member of the Democratic Labor Party, because he said he was a member of ‘the’ Labor Party, and in his view there could only be one. [More…]
I rise merely to indicate that the Democratic Labor Party welcomes the presentation of this measure and supports the principles contained therein. [More…]
(4.3) - in reply - I thank the official Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party for their co-operation in the passage of this Bill. [More…]
Government has lost in the community, lt is interesting to note that some 11 days before the Prime Minister made his first statement on this matter in the House of Representatives, which was on Tuesday, 19th September .1972, we received in the Parliamentary Library a copy of ‘Focus’ which is the official journal of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party welcomes the introduction of a measure of this nature and in particular this measure. [More…]
If one examines the presentations of the Democratic Labor Party in many fields over recent years it will not be by accident that one will see that we have sought to have national investigations of many important matters. [More…]
1 repeat that the Democratic Labor Party welcomes the move to alleviate the problems for those 2 cities, but I would sound a note of warning for the State of Queensland, that the allocation and the diversion of national financial resources to the alleviation of these 2 great urban problems must not be allowed to obscure the situation in Queensland where there may be a problem not of the same intensity but where nevertheless there are regional cities and towns which await their own future development. [More…]
This is why the Australian Democratic Labor Party has been consistently concerned at the persistent refusal to examine the problem in depth. [More…]
With those few words I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and opposes the amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I rise merely to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will allow the Child Care Bill to pass. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has always stood for the family. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party is on the march and its membership is growing. [More…]
So, the Democratic Labor Party does not accept the first amendment moved by the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
I do not believe that someone should go to gaol for being a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party; but that does not mean that I am advocating membership of the DLP. [More…]
Irrespective of whether it is the Government’s fault or not that this mess has occurred which prevents the Leader of the Country Party from having his election policy speech broadcast in metropolitan areas, surely the democratic process ought to permit him to do this. [More…]
Alternatively, will the Government consider the possibility of introducing into this place legislation which will operate from a period prior to the commencement of the general election with the understanding from all sides that such legislation would be enacted in both Houses, if required, after the elections and that it would have retrospective effect in order that we may find a common sense approach and permit the democratic process to operate as it should? [More…]
Because the Democratic Labor Party is a smaller Party, we members of it must perhaps accept responsibility for more departments in our activities than do members of other Parties. [More…]
Indeed, some of the unions which are affiliated wilh the Australian Democratic Labor Party have kept us reasonably informed of the requirements of the trade union movement in these areas. [More…]
What we have heard today from the Democratic Labor Party is indicative of its approach to industrial problems. [More…]
I believe that the amendments reflect the wishes of the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the vast majority of unions, particularly the views of the Federated Clerks Union which the Australian Democratic Labor Party says is affiliated with its organisation. [More…]
in reply - 1 thank the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party for their indications that once again measures introduced by the Government in the field of Commonwealth employees compensation will have the endorsement of the Senate. [More…]
I consulted the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair). [More…]
We are not silly enough to believe that at this stage that, with the objections raised by the Democratic Labor Party, our amendments will be carried. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party over a long period sustained interest in this matter and finally moved for a select committee of this chamber to investigate the whole matter of foreign ownership and control of Australian resources. [More…]
So, with those few observations, I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and does not find itself in a position to support the amendment moved by Senator Murphy. [More…]
For those reasons, the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and finds itself unable to accept the amendment. [More…]
For those reasons and without unduly wishing to delay the Senate at this late hour of its deliberations the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
I want to indicate the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the Bill generally and more particularly to the proposed amendment. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Part finds itself unable to support the proposed amendment. [More…]
At present no Democratic Labor Party senators are in the chamber. [More…]
Senator BYRNE (Queensland - Democratic Labor Party) - by leave - I was a party to a general arrangement in relation to the Bill proposed by Senator Murphy and the Prices Limitation Bill, listed as Order of the Day No. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party do not think that the time is propitious for a Bill of the immense proportions of Senator Murphy’s Commonwealth Electoral Bill to be taken to a resolution at the second reading stage, particularly in view of the amendments to be moved at the Committee stage. [More…]
The Government, together with the Democratic Labor Party, has resisted every attempt to bring this Bill on for discussion and to have it decided. [More…]
Day after day I have moved that the Bill be brought on for decision and each day that move has been rejected, again by the votes of Government supporters and the Democratic Labor Party, including honourable senators who claim outside this chamber that they are in favour of the vote being given to 18-year-olds but who come in here and do everything they can to frustrate it. [More…]
But the Government, particularly some honourable senators on the Government side, aided by members of the DLP, is determined to ensure that the democratic process is not carried out entirely. [More…]
Well, I think that reveals that those on the Government side and members of the Australian Democratic Labour Party, including those who are protesting that they are in favour of the vote for 18-year-olds, will do everything they can to prevent 18-year olds being given the vote. [More…]
Why should members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party not talk about certain attitudes they have on electoral matters? [More…]
Let me say at the outset that the Democratic Labor Party accepts the principle of genuine negotiations between unionists and employers, and the principle that wage increases are often perfectly legitimate. [More…]
This Bill brought forward by the Australian Democratic Labor Party deserves to be supported by the Government, the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Council of Trade Unions and, indeed, the entire Labor movement. [More…]
Bill I have introduced on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party and which I commend to the Senate. [More…]
I am sure that I echo the sentiments of everybody in this place, but I say this particularly on my own behalf, on behalf of my Ministers and those honourable senators who sit behind me in relation to the work that you have done not only for this Senate and the Parliament but in fact for the nation in the democratic processes that we practise. [More…]
1 personally thank the members of the Government Parties, the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Murphy) and his colleagues, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and his colleagues, and my 3 independent colleagues for the assistance which they gave me during the period when I was Acting Leader of the Government in this place. [More…]
Senator GAIR (Queensland - Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party) - I give notice that on the next day of sitting I shall move: [More…]
Mr President, because I was acquainted with 3 of those who are mentioned in this motion, Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has asked me to speak on his behalf. [More…]
1 offer to his relatives and also to those of Mr Riordan and Mr Burke the very sincere sympathy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
President Truman and President Johnson were both members of the Democratic Party, a reforming party with pluralist principles as guidelines. [More…]
Mr President, the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party desire to join with the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers) in the sentiments they have expressed regarding the 3 gentlemen who have recently gone to reap their eternal reward. [More…]
Withers) and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) in paying a tribute to these 3 great leaders. [More…]
I ask: Where docs the Liberal Party stand in relation to the’ Country Party and where does the Country Party stand in relation to the Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
Do you recognise the Democratic Labor Party as the second opposition party? [More…]
At the last State election the Democratic Labor Party candidate for the State electorate of Cook was Mr Ben Nona, a Torres Strait Islander and a lugger captain. [More…]
It is difficult now to be certain of who is the Opposition since the Australian Country Party has stepped down in favour of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But under the pressure of Mr Bjelke-Petersen, the Democratic Labor Party and misguided senators here tonight, this problem will not be resolved until Papua New Guinea takes it to the International Court of Justice. [More…]
But that is what the Democratic Labor Party is doing at the present time and that is what Mr Bjelke-Petersen has done. [More…]
He obviously has been listening to members of the Democratic Labor Party, who have no basis for any of the remarks or interjections they have been making. [More…]
We believe that what is being done by the Australian Democratic Labor Party in presenting this motion tonight is leading to a situation which will only cause strain and tension between this country and Papua New Guinea which is shortly to obtain its independence. [More…]
Seeing the subject has been raised I must say that 1 find it very strange that members of the 3 Opposition parties - I name them in order of seniority, the Liberal Parly, the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Country Party - should be so concerned tonight about the transfer of populations from one island territory to another when only a few years ago the government supported by those parties wanted to shift the entire population of Nauru to Palm Island off the coast of Queensland and the population of Palm Island to the mainland. [More…]
This sudden discovery that the present Opposition has made about land rights of Torres Strait islanders is remarkable and I think it would make hilarious listening for the Aboriginal inhabitants of Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory to hear tonight that the Liberal Party, the Democratic Labor Party and the Country Party were the advocates of their land rights and that in some strange way the Australian Labor Party was their opponent. [More…]
They are going to be beard in this area, and because of that we have decided with other governments of the world to recognise the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam. [More…]
Can the Minister say whether this assertion is true or whether it is just another figment of the fantasy world in which the Australian Democratic Labour Party exists? [More…]
But it re-thought the policy when it received representations from the Democratic Labor Party and from Mr John Maynes, a well known official of the Federated Clerks Union. [More…]
It has power to tell those members in a democratic fashion what they should and should not do. [More…]
Although the Government had pledged to do this, after the outcry from the Australian Democratic Labor Party the existing situation was maintained and the Government’s policy was changed. [More…]
I he in because the members of the Democratic Labor Party, with their potential political strength, said: ‘You cannot do that to our friends in the union movement”, and they did not do it. [More…]
Mr President, I am amazed at the reaction to a statement of fact that trade union officials are just normal human beings who are subject to all the limitations, temptations and weaknesses of ordinary people, irrespective of whether they are members of the Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Labor Party or any other organisation. [More…]
Senator Little implied that the the Democratic Labor Party wanted to help the Government but that it would discriminate against certain legislation. [More…]
With the split, he went with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think that everyone wants a healthy trade union movement to maintain the democratic fabric of this country. [More…]
That the committee consist of eight senators, four to he appointed by the leader of the Government in the Senate, three to be appointed by the leader of the opposition in the Senate and one to bc unpointed by the leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Parly. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supported the former government, which constantly and right up till the last general election, opposed every attempt to secure 4 weeks annual leave not only by public servants but also by all other organised workers in Australia before various tribunals. [More…]
That is the plea from white collar workers who in the main, until the last election, supported the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is not of much concern if the Democratic Labor Party and the Liberal Party do not want to help the right wing of the trade union movement. [More…]
The only sections of the Australian community which do not support this are Liberal Party and Democratic Labor Party politicians who want to make political capital out of it and the exploiters of labour who are operating in Australia today. [More…]
The honourable senator may recall that the Senate passed a resolution, last year I think, suggesting that that question ought to be resolved in the most democratic manner by a meeting together of the members of both Houses and a simple determination of that question, the procedures to be resolved by the Presiding Officers of the 2 Houses. [More…]
The honourable senator’s question inclines me to believe, that the Senate should be given the opportunity, perhaps, of passing a resolution in similar terms and transmitting it to the House of Representatives so that an early and democratic conclusion may be arrived at. [More…]
Senator Gair, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has asked me to speak on behalf of our Party because 1 was a personal friend of the late Bill Bryson. [More…]
I cannot see why not one of 8 honourable senators in this chamber - 3 Independents and 5 members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - is not included in the membership of this Committee. [More…]
He didnot make any approach or request or offer any hint or suggestion that a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party be included in the membership of the Committee, which would mean a deviation from past practice. [More…]
I ask whether the attention of Independent senators and members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party was drawn to the fact that certain senators were to be appointed to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances. [More…]
Senator Kane of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Mr Dunstan’s Party does not have to worry about the Democratic Labor Party because the DLP is not fielding candidates in the election - so that is one obstacle out of the way. [More…]
My colleague in the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Senator Little, was an official of the Australian Boot Trade Employees Federation. [More…]
In Victoria one of the trade unions to which I belong - the Federated Clerks Union - is affiliated with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Cavanagh made the point that the unions mainly concerned here were unions affiliated with the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Well , I would be very interested to know what are the unions affiliated with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
They claim to be a Labor Party - the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has got to the stage where, in the final analysis, it has only one trade union affiliated with it - the one they boast of tonight as the union of which they are members. [More…]
The simple fact is that the Democratic Labor Party is completely dishonest. [More…]
Now the Democratic Labor Party has jointed the Conservatives by saying ‘We will make it as difficult as possible for public servants to get 4 weeks annual leave’. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party senators pretend to support the workers and even take money from them for affiliations - yet in this debate they rat on those very organisations from which they take money. [More…]
It is surprising that now, after the election, we see the Opposition and the Australian Democratic Labor Party supporting the concept of 4 weeks annual leave. [More…]
The Government has done a complete somersault and has agreed with what the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party have been putting forward. [More…]
It has been successful because the Opposition Parties - the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which, I suppose, one can include as one of the Opposition Parties - indicated quite clearly that they would not stand for this double dealing. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party indicated that it was prepared to introduce a Bill if the Government was not pre pared to grant this leave to all public servants. [More…]
We believe in the democratic control of trade unions by their members and we believe that trade unions should act in the interests of their members in those relationships for which unions were formed and for which their continuance is so important. [More…]
Would the Government consider making urgent representations to the Thieu regime suggesting that the return to normal conditions of national reconciliation and democratic government in South Vietnam will be impossible unless all such persons are given their freedom and an opportunity to participate in the rehabilitation of Vietnam? [More…]
It came at a time when the Japanese were about to change the leader of their ruling party the Liberal Democratic Party. [More…]
It came at a time when, after a succession of leaders who had the characteristics of having been bureaucrats and having had a feudal origin, the Japanese people, through the conferences of the Liberal Democratic Party, elected for the first time a leader who is not a bureaucrat, who is not of feudal origin and who, although I understand he is now affluent, is essentially a man of the people - Mr Tanaka. [More…]
Therefore, to claim that the Government is following the will of the people would be a dangerous precedent for a democratic country; just as dangerous as the spectacle of this Australian democracy being controlled by a 2-man Government. [More…]
The simple fact is that over the vast majority of elections since 1949, more people have preferred to vote for the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party than for the Labor Party. [More…]
The amazing thing about that excellent publicity campaign that was launched - I give the Labor Party great credit for it; it was a publicity campaign which outshone that of the Liberal Party, the Country Party, the Democratic Labor Party or any other party - is that it was mounted by an American-based publicity firm. [More…]
On the one hand, the legitimate right to criticise and seek to change the Government’s defence policy by democratic process: on the other, the illicit claim to perform acts designed to destroy defence measures undertaken by the elected Government, responsible to a democratically elected Parliament. [More…]
In the case of the United States if a Democratic convention is being held they anticipate whether this will make the country more isolationist and whether that will affect Australia’s relations with the United States. [More…]
The Labor Party has a simple rule of diplomacy and it is this: ‘Oppose anything that is American; oppose anything that is British; oppose anything that is French: oppose anything that is from the democratic Free World and from the kidney and kith of the Australian people, and realign Australia with the communist dominated Third World. [More…]
He produced the document which was produced by the Democratic Labor Party tonight to show that everybody in Australia could see what was going on at Pine Gap. [More…]
That the Select Committee consist of 7 senators, three to be nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate and 4 other senators, two to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, and one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Country Party. [More…]
On reflection, does the honourable senator feel that he ought to be surprised in view of the fact that the issue on which I disagreed with him and others on his side was whether his Government should keep its word on a definite promise which it made to the Pubiic Service, and does he not think on reflection that his Government is very fortunate that the Democratic Labor Party and others forced it to keep its word? [More…]
We were surprised that the Democratic Labor Party, having accepted preference to unionists - to right wing and to left wing unionists - would want to disturb the application of that principle to any sector of the economy. [More…]
Has the Special Minister of State noted that the Government of Spain has agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives with the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the basis that the Government of Spain will no longer recognise the Government in Taiwan, and that at the same time the Government of Spain has agreed to enter into diplomatic relations with the German Democratic Republic? [More…]
When he came to the Parliament he intended to grant the 4 weeks annual leave only to certain members of the Public Service, lt was to the credit of the Democratic Labor Party and some other honourable senators that in that instance they kept Mr Whitlam and the Government honest. [More…]
The senators of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, like all the other speakers in this debate, support the Bill before the Senate. [More…]
I must commend them because, after all, they are veering towards the policy that has been enunciated here by the Democratic Labor Party almost monotonously Budget after Budget for the last 10 years. [More…]
This is the case that the Democratic Labor Party has presented lo the Senate in every budget session since I came here. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party believe that if there have been mistakes made in this Bill it has been because nothing has been done to narrow the discrepancy between the benefit paid to a married couple and the benefit paid to 2 unmarried people who live together. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has always held that philosophy. [More…]
(a) The Joint Communique was agreed but not actually signed by Australia and the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
On 28th February Senator Withers asked, without notice, a question relating to recognition by the Australian Government of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (Hansard, pages 26-27). [More…]
The Australian Government does not express any view on the territorial jurisdiction of either Government but takes the position that, with respect to North Vietnam, it recognises and has diplomatic relations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and that, with respect to South Vietnam, it recognises and has diplomatic relations with the Government of the Republic of Vietnam. [More…]
Would it not be equally ridiculous for the province of Quebec to claim separate recognition as a nation as it is for the Australian Democratic Labor Party to believe Australia should grant recognition at a diplomatic level to Taiwan? [More…]
There is the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I do not think that the Leader of the Australian Country Party (Senator Drake-Brockman) or the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) will object to my saying that I have had consultations with them. [More…]
It is extraordinary that this should be done without any intimation and that the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) should come in now and seek to transfer a matter of General Business which would normally be dealt with on Thursday night. [More…]
As a member of the Government I am concerned about events that have taken place in this chamber as a result of moves by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) over the last 2 days. [More…]
Of the 4 other senators, 2 are to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, one by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and one by the Leader of the Australian Country Party. [More…]
To suggest that a committee that will have representation from 4 political parties and on which the Democratic Labor Party will have only one representative to express the view that may be held by this Party will be in some way stacked against Mr Burchett is completely ridiculous and honourable senators opposite know it. [More…]
To make charges that a committee, such as that which has been suggested by Senator Gair, would in any way act unfairly at all or act as an inquisition of course does not demean the Australian Democratic Labor Party; all it does is demean the Senate itself. [More…]
After all, if on the committee, 3 members of the Labor Party, think that they cannot equal in discussion and debate one member of the Democratic Labor Party, the members of the Labor Party have a remarkable lack of confidence in themselves. [More…]
To suggest that the appointment of a member of the Democratic Labor Party to the committee will cause the committee in some way to operate unfairly or to the detriment of the views of the Labor Party merely reflects on the capacity of the members of the Labor Party on the committee to put their own point of view. [More…]
The motion that was moved by Senator Murphy provided that there should be on the committee 4 Government senators, only 3 Opposition senators and one senator from the Australian Democratic Labour Party. [More…]
It is known, and it certainly must be known to Senator Kane, if not to his colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party, that a writ was issued last month by Mr Burchett against Senator Kane for defamation arising from the very matters that are contained in the motion. [More…]
should be exposed to all of the Australian people that this is what it means by law and order; that this is what it means by the rule of law; that this is what it means by a democratic Parliament. [More…]
The only new factor is that a writ for libel has been issued by Mr Burchett against a Democratic Labor Party senator. [More…]
Mr Burchett could tell his story and it would not be before a kangaroo court consisting of 2 members of the Liberal Party, one member of the Country Party and one member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We have already heard the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) today blackguarding a Swiss writer in absentia who has no right to answer here. [More…]
Dr Kissinger has been accused of many things but never of being a communist agent, a fellow traveller of the Labor Party or even a fellow traveller of the United States Democratic Party. [More…]
I have news for the Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party and the Country Party. [More…]
We have already heard what the Democratic Labor Party, which has put forward this proposition, has been saying about Burchett for years. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party wants to have a committee of inquiry on which it has the numbers and in which it can blackguard him while at the same time saving Senator Kane from some discomfort in the court action which Mr Burchett has brought against him. [More…]
I bow to your ruling, Mr Deputy President, and add my protest to all others from honourable senators on this side of the Senate in regard to the tactics that have been used by the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate tonight. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party are attempting to reverse the whole procedures so that they can establish a kangaroo court against all precedents- [More…]
We will prostitute the committee system if members of the Democratic Labor Party are allowed to get away with this and establish a kangaroo court. [More…]
We have reached the point where, because numbers count in this chamber, we are pushing through for our friend and colleague the motion which the Australian Democratic Labor Party wishes to get through while the proceedings are being broadcast. [More…]
Can any member of the Democratic Labor Party tell me why it is so urgent that it could not be debated on Thursday night? [More…]
We are invited to force this through and members of the Democratic Labor Party knew, or should have known, that there was a court case tomorrow. [More…]
The process of legislation is being impeded by the Democratic Labor Party, supported by the Liberal Party and the Country Party who formed the previous government of this country. [More…]
Senator Webster, as a member of the Country Party, should be supporting the Government tonight and not supporting the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has said that communism is bad, so anybody who gets behind the Iron Curtain or anybody who has friends behind the Iron Curtain is bad. [More…]
We have shown, and it has not been denied by any member of the Democratic Labor Party, that Senator Kane, one of its members, is involved in litigation. [More…]
Why did not the Australian Democratic Labor Party do something? [More…]
This Government when in opposition endeavoured to extend the democratic right of the franchise to the youth of Australia. [More…]
It preferred to deny this well recognised democratic right to an important section of the community - the youth of this country - although the franchise for those 18 years and above is well recognised throughout the world. [More…]
I know that he does not particularly like the democratic system, but he will just have to put up with it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill. [More…]
The government parties of the day, supported by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, saw fit to deny 18-year-olds the right to vote at the last federal election. [More…]
That is a proposition which the Australian Democratic Labor Party had in mind. [More…]
Senator Gair, but he has commissioned me as the spokesman on foreign affairs and defence for the Australian Democratic Labor Party to present the motion to the Senate. [More…]
We lost peace twice in the field of military battle by insisting on the very things that the Democratic Labor Party and people like Senator Sim are insisting on tonight. [More…]
When the Democratic Labor Party tries to blow up the fact that we are to reduce the number of troops in Singapore, the matter becomes a laughable proposition. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has said that withdrawing some of our troops will cause all the other countries in the world to collapse - that New Zealand, the United Kingdom and America will be affected. [More…]
The contents of this motion and the whole of the way in which the members of the Democratic Labor Party and the Liberal Party talk indicate that all our relationships with these countries are based on military might - as though we have a great military might. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party says that it wants troops in this area. [More…]
What does the Democratic Labor Party expect? [More…]
The previous Government got itself into trouble time and again, ably aided and abetted by the Democratic Labor Party, because at no stage did it examine the field of foreign affairs to see what should be done. [More…]
-It is greatly to be regretted that the Special Minister of State (Senator Willesee) should have seen fit to claim that the very mild, very sane and very rational motion proposed by the Australian Democratic Labor Party is nothing more than a political stunt. [More…]
As honourable senators know, the Democratic Labor Party has always elevated these matters into the forefront of national consideration. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has often taken a stand on policies because they were embedded in principles, although they were politically unpopular and unrewarding. [More…]
We should not abandon our democratic principles of tree speech, belief and association but I would hope that migrants are left with no misunderstanding of the disfavour with which the Government would view any activities which might reasonably give rise to objections by the present governments of their countries of origin. [More…]
I speak on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party and, in particular, on my own behalf. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I thank Senator Wood for the work he did on this Committee for this Parliament. [More…]
The role which it performs is a role which is essential to parliamentary democratic government. [More…]
Every issue which has come before the Committee he has looked at as someone who has been appointed to uphold the authority of Parliament, to uphold the authority of the democratic system and to oppose the arbitrary exercise of Executive power. [More…]
I think that not only the political parties - the Australian Country Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party of Australia and so on - but also the whole of Australia owes a great debt of gratitude to Senator Wood for the independent attitude he adopted as Chairman of the Committee, for what he has done and for the troubles he has had to suffer at the hands of, especially, his so-called friends because he has been independent. [More…]
by leave- -I desire to express my very deep appreciation of the sentiments expressed by the AttorneyGeneral (Senator Murphy), the Leader of my own party, Senator Withers, the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), the Leader of the Country Party in the Senate (Senator Drake-Brockman) and all the other honourable senators who have spoken so kindly of me and my work. [More…]
This country was refused a request made properly by the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the Parliament to be called together urgently to be informed as to why these extraordinary actions were being taken. [More…]
The mind boggles at the audacity of people who say that there is a police state in existence when a democratically elected Minister knows what the police are doing. [More…]
Their concept of a democratic, properly run society is one in which those police officers appointed by an outgoing government should not be responsible, should not report and should not be visited by the Attorney-General of the incoming government. [More…]
A police state is a state in which the police or quasi police organisations have authority over the democratically elected government. [More…]
The reverse of a police state is that society in which democratically elected officials have authority over the police. [More…]
They are complaining about the fact that the AttorneyGeneral of a democratically elected Labor Government should know what the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is doing. [More…]
Senator Wheeldon apparently has been so brainwashed by his recent visit to his friends in Hanoi to give them such aid and comfort as his presence would undoubtedly do that he is quite incapable of understanding the processes in a democratic community. [More…]
Is it suggested by Senator Carrick that the democratic and sensible way to amend the divorce law would be for this Government to rush in with amendments before availing itself of the investigations and conclusions of this committee? [More…]
My question, addressed to the Acting Leader of the Government in the Senate, is based on the statement made at our Party meeting by our Leader, Senator Gair, that he had been informed that only 3 copies of the documents laid on the table by Senator Murphy would be available for the 5 senators representing the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I have been deputed to speak on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
While I am prepared to concede that the Senate ought to have an opinion as to the status of the Leader of the Australian Country Party, and a considered view as to the status of the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, and a considered view as to the somewhat presumptuous of the Senate to express an opinion as to what ought to be the status of any person in another place. [More…]
That brings the matter down not merely to one of whether there should be a continuance of question time and a continued scrutiny of the Government on a subject on which apparently it is extremely sensitive but also to one of whether the democratic majority is to prevail in the Senate. [More…]
Reference may be made to the 1967 debate when certain expressions of opinion were voiced by myself, other members of my Party and by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We have a situation at present in the Senate where the Government is represented by a minority of senators - 26 in number - and where those not of the Government are 26 supporters of the Liberal and Country Parties, 5 supporters of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and 3 independent senators. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the proposition which has been put by Senator Withers. [More…]
It is for those reasons that I on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, support the motion. [More…]
The committee considered in detail the statement which I was to make to the Senate and the decision reported to have been taken at that meeting was inconsistent with the democratic process and inconsistent with responsible government. [More…]
I ask him whether the Leader of the Opposition would be free to submit or show that document to me as the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party since I am just as interested in the matter as he is? [More…]
Of that number, they have been awarded by me to honourable senators in the following numbers: 98 questions have been asked by Government senators on my right; 285 questions have been asked by the Liberal Party component of the Opposition; 75 questions have been asked by the Country Party component of the Opposition; 49 questions have been asked by the Democratic Labor Party component of the Opposition; and 26 questions have been asked by independent senators. [More…]
or Democratic Labor Partyrand no Independent senator would want a system under which people were being dealt with for political activities’ as such. [More…]
Would the Government prefer the Australian Democratic Labor Party to move in the Senate for the Committee’s reconstitution if the Government Party is suffering some embarrassment? [More…]
the Leader of the Australian Country Party, in the Senate and one senator nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
We can expect to see in this part of the world new trading patterns, and the Democratic Labor Party, of course, contemplates the development of something in a slightly different context equivalent to the European Economic [More…]
I take this opportunity to thank members of the Opposition and of the Democratic Labor Party for their contributions to the debate. [More…]
Mark you, I am being very frank about this because I can anticipate somebody from the Australian Democratic Labor Party coming into this debate, as he is entitled to do. [More…]
The Australian people know from 23 years experience how much they can expect in the way of civil liberties and civil rights from the Liberal Party, the Democratic Labor Party and the Country Party. [More…]
In 1919 the Croatian people approached that conference in the belief that the war had been fought for the rights of small nations, and in the belief that the leaders of the democratic world at the time believed in their own slogan that government was by the consent of the governed. [More…]
I repeat: There is nothing under our free democratic institution to stop people from forming an organisation to advocate the liberation of their country from communism, fascism or any other undesirable form of government. [More…]
I want to emphasise that no Party will oppose more firmly the use of violence for political or other reasons in this country than the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I remind the Senate that some 18 years ago a series of royal commissions - first one and subsequently others - found that there was in this country a subversive organisation called the Communist Party of Australia which trained terrorists in this country, which prevented ammunition from being shipped to our troops overseas, which had subversive documents, and which had training camps at Minto run by Ernie Thornton and which was set to overthrow the whole of democratic government. [More…]
We should not abandon our democratic principles of free speech, belief and association but I would hope that migrants are left with no misunderstanding of the disfavour with which the Government would view any activities which might reasonably give rise to objections by the present governments of their countries of origin. [More…]
I would have thought that honourable senators whether Labor, Country Party, Democratic Labor Party or Liberal would be the first to defend their politicians. [More…]
Only a short time ago when the Australian Democratic Labor Party suggested that Mr Burchett should be investigated or given an opportunity to explain himself, what attitude was adopted by the Labor Government? [More…]
Even Senator McManus said that he did not think that more than one per cent of Croats in Australia would be involved in acts of terrorism, but the Australian Democratic Labor Party is opposed to terrorism. [More…]
I would have thought that one such case would have been one too many in a country which prides itself on its democratic institutions. [More…]
Most of them in their politics follow what might loosely be called a social democratic line of philosophy. [More…]
Iam sorry to say that they were publicly supported in their advocacy by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the National Civic Council. [More…]
It is a pity that members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are not present They are more frequently absent from the chamber than they are here. [More…]
Yet, we see evidence today of the Australian Democratic Labor Party joining forces with the other sections of the Opposition in an endeavour to carry an amendment which seeks to condemn the actions of the AttorneyGeneral who had the courage to do what he did and who has the support of the overwhelming majority of the Australian people. [More…]
I have never accepted the proposition that we must get used to political terrorism, involving bombings, murder, intimidation, and that democratic governments are powerless to suppress such activities. [More…]
It is quite obvious from the interjections that come forth from members of the Opposition - I include in the Opposition the Australian Democratic Labor Party - that they have not read the documents which were tabled in this chamber by Senator Murphy a week or 10 days ago. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party- [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party senators sit over here. [More…]
They are not concerned about the democratic system in which a senator, because of the time factor, can ask for leave to have something incorporated. [More…]
At the same time, equality of political rights is inherent in a truly democratic State and these rights must be indisputably safeguarded by the legislature. [More…]
In all its forms, the device is thoroughly subversive of the democratic process. [More…]
It gives to those who sit in this Parliament the opportunity, to say whether, they believe in these democratic principles and the equal rights of all electors. [More…]
For these purposes a request by the Leader of the Opposition shall be deemed to be a request by every member of the Opposition, and a request from the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate and/or a request from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party shall be deemed a request by every member of the respective Party. [More…]
For these purposes a request by the Leader of the Opposition shall be deemed to be a request by every member of the Opposition, and a request from the Leader of the Australian Country Party and/or a request from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party shall be deemed a request by every member of the respective party. [More…]
For these purposes a request by the Leader of the Opposition shall be deemed to be a request by every member of the Opposition, and a request from the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate and/or a request from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party shall be deemed a request by every member of the respective Party. [More…]
When 1 looked at the notice of motion I saw that the Committee was to consist of certain senators from the Government side, certain senators nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Withers) and one senator to be nominated by the Australian Democratic Labor Party and that there was to be no representative from the Australian Country Party, and this concerned me. [More…]
At the beginning of the year I, together with the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair), saw what the Government was offering us- and wc agreed between ourselves to take the positions on the various committees which we were allocated. [More…]
one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party,; and [More…]
one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party; and [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I indicate that we approve of the motion in its amended form. [More…]
Will the Leader of the Government state why tradition has been trampled so blatantly in recent weeks, depriving honourable senators of their democratic right to address the Senate? [More…]
We in Australia have to satisfy our own people and our own migrants that nothing will be done which will render them liable for trial under a government in whose democratic principles they do not believe and whose ken they chose to leave and become refugees in this country. [More…]
Of course, Senator Greenwood’s fear was that if he did what I suggested - possibly the Australian Democratic Labor Party would have supported us - we would have moved an amendment to such a bill concerning the trade unions. [More…]
Mr President, the hour is late, but I think that at this stage of the debate I should indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
At that stage the Democratic Labor Party indicated clearly to the Government that if the Government did not proceed forthwith to introduce legislation to provide for 4 weeks annual leave, without any qualification, across the board in the Commonwealth Public Service, our Party would introduce a private members Bill to do it. [More…]
I make the point that the Democratic Labor Party, in taking the stand it did on this matter, was conscious of the stand that it has always taken in relation to the mandate given to the elected Government. [More…]
But the Government elected to depart from that mandate and the Democratic Labor Party brought the Government back to the strict and honourable observance of the mandate, which has now been done. [More…]
I wish to indicate, on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that we support this Bill. [More…]
I think it is necessary only for me to indicate that the Democratic Labor Party wholeheartedly supports this Bill and the allocation of the money for the stated purpose. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party knows that this Bill will be passed unanimously by the Senate and we give it our blessing. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is in the position that its manpower is limited. [More…]
Yes, I am sorry about the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Country Party. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, in common with the Liberal Party and the Country Party, and of course the Government which brought in the measure, enthusiastically supports this Bill. [More…]
Having said that, I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill with considerable enthusiasm. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party shall be deemed a request by every member of the respective Party. [More…]
The Government has 26 senators, the Opposition has 21 senators, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party have 5 senators each and there are 3 Independent senators. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers). [More…]
It would be wrong and totally undemocratic if, because of some technical intervention which we ourselves created, we denied the Senate the opportunity to do what it wished. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party believe that in entrusting the leaders of the party groups with this opportunity - in the case of independent senators independent requisitions would be required - and in displaying confidence in the leadership that it will speak properly, it is a matter for the leadership of the parties to determine what authority they would require from individual senators. [More…]
In thos* circumstances if you received a request from the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party you would then consult the authority then in your possession. [More…]
If you thought that procedure was necessary, or if - and I think more properly - you acted on the basis that he is so authorised, or that he is purporting to be so authorised, then I think that we would facilitate this very democratic process of allowing the Senate to be called together only in those urgent circumstances but with the minimum of technical interference to enable a matter of urgency and importance to be discussed in the forum of the Senate. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the proposition presented by Senator Withers. [More…]
To me it seems quite undemocratic to have a motion advanced in this form. [More…]
The leaders would not have to assemble their members in a democratic fashion; they would not have to have Party meetings; yet on their say so it is proposed that the Senate can be reassembled. [More…]
We are trying to exercise a democratic power by the motion which was put down by Senator Murphy. [More…]
If some sort of democratic process had been written into the amendment whereby there was some sort of requirement that the leaders had to consult individual honourable senators, then I think there might have been some sub stance in the proposal. [More…]
Our motion means that if the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Australian Country Party or the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party wants to recall the Senate then it is up to those honourable senators to convince their own members that they - their own members - should send telegrams to you, Mr President, or in your absence or illness to the Chairman of Committees advising that they as individual members of the Senate, not under Party discipline, want a recall of the Senate. [More…]
Under the amendment they would have no right to express their opinion as to whether there should be a recall of the Senate, as suggested, by the Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Country Party or the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers) said that if one can marshall the weight of the Country Party and of the Democratic Labor Party behindthe weight of the Liberal Party then one can recall the Senate. [More…]
Be that as it may, it could well be that a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is on a trip to China or to the Soviet Union. [More…]
This Senate, because of the number of members in each Party, and the Opposition having the continuous and loyal support of the Democratic Labor Party, will be asked to establish committees for no other purpose than to try to embarrass the Government, a government which is doing everything it can for the people concerned. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion. [More…]
The leading article in yesterday’s ‘Australian’ was the most critical that I have ever seen of a political party, except for the ones that the Australian’ wrote against the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I am not quite sure about the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party but I would think that the mass of the Australian people as well as the great political parties are against those tests and we will continue to exhibit our protests against the testing by anyone. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion for the reference of the matter of Thailand to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. [More…]
For a long time, the Australian Democratic Labour Party found no representation on the Senate Standing Orders Committee. [More…]
I think that it would be an excellent idea if a representative of the Australian Democratic Labor Party could be included in this Committee. [More…]
That would not assist members of the Democratic Labor Party who have no members in another place. [More…]
The appointment of an additional Senator, thus expanding the membership of the Committee by one, if it is possible to do that, would accommodate the appointment of a representative of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
What I am prepared to do - and Senator Byrne or other honourable senators can take it or leave it, or try some other method - is this: I feel that I may be able to convince one of my colleagues to resign from the Committee and to make arrangements for a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to fill the vacant position. [More…]
The Country Party and the Democratic Labour Party on a proportional basis each is entitled to one in every 12 while the 3 Independents are entitled to one in every 20 in respect of appointments to committees. [More…]
I do not accept the strictures which are made against the Australian Democratic Labor Party on the grounds that it felt that, if possible, it should be represented on this [More…]
Thanks to Senator Withers, I think that we have reached a solution by which the request of the Australian Democratic Labor Party can be accommodated. [More…]
Or to the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Country Party, the Independents or my own colleagues in either House. [More…]
If the democratic process is to work, we trust that the Opposition will not endeavour to impede our carrying these valuable promises into effect. [More…]
One might have hoped that had the Opposition wished to raise once again the question of the Vietnam war and our relations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam we might have heard something a little’ fresher, something a little more original, than Senator Hannan has been able to give us this afternoon. [More…]
Apparently Senator Hannan and the other dignitaries who signed this rather poorly written letter, which all of us have received, are of the view that the Government should be subject to some condemnation because it has allowed, at the invitation of a private body, a group of delegates from the Government of the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam to visit this country. [More…]
It includes France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, a number of countries which in any context are regarded as democratic. [More…]
In fact, if one looks at the accords signed in Paris one finds that there were 4 signatories - the representative of the Government of the United States of America, the representative of the Saigon Government, which is recognised by this Government as it was by the previous Government; the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi and the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam. [More…]
I wonder whether the information which President Nixon is giving on this matter is just as reliable as the information he has been giving on the tapping of the headquarters of the Democratic Party national committee at the Watergate office in Washington. [More…]
At present there are delegates in Australia from the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and from the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam. [More…]
The North Vietnamese intend to achieve their aims not by approval or by whatever democratic means are available but by military force. [More…]
I may say that a person is close to the Australian Democratic Labor Party and that is a disgrace. [More…]
Members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Australian’ Country Party and the Liberal Party are fussed because at long last we look like getting peace in this area. [More…]
On two or three ocasions while you were speaking I called for silence, particularly from members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I say that this is happening by deception because under the guise, the socalled stance, of greater independence we are moving out of the alliances and friendships that we have had with the democratic countries. [More…]
We are moving away from Britain; we are moving away from the United States of America; we are moving away from France; we are moving away from all the basically democratic countries. [More…]
If honourable senators from the Australian Democratic Labour Party are interested in the report they would make it a lot easier for me if they did not speak. [More…]
As to the matter of the trade unions, I have noted the approbation which was given even by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the participation of trade unions in endeavouring to prevent harm being done to the people of the world as a result of such tests. [More…]
1 think it should be said on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party that although we do nol intend to oppose the motion we are concerned that on a number of occasions of late, when arrangements were announced to the Senate on the basis that all parties had been consulted, the Democratic Labor Party had not been consulted. [More…]
One of the matters to be translated tonight is a motion standing in the name of Senator Kane of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I do not want to be provocative on this, but only last night we heard the Prime Minister - if I heard him properly in the noise during his speech - say to members of the New Zealand delegation who were our guests that they had an admirable form of democratic government in that they had only one House of Parliament. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, perhaps because it is a Party that is particularly and almost exclusively identified with the Senate at this stage, sees a trespass on the traditional rights of the Senate in this field. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party dissents from it. [More…]
But I think that the Senate in its new-found significance in the democratic parliamentary society of Australia and with the public interest and attention that has been focussed on it should not be prepared to surrender authorities and powers now resting within it. [More…]
Without unduly prolonging the Senate, I indicate on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party its resistance to this proposition, which resistance we shall take to the point of voting against it on the voices. [More…]
I am also pleased to receive that assurance from Senator Kane who has spoken briefly on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
(5.37>- I want to inform the Senate that as far as the Australian Democratic Labor Party is concerned a free vote will be exercised by the members of that Party on this issue. [More…]
I think this is a measure which, with some commonsense, we could proceed with straight away, providing that my colleagues in the other Opposition parties, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party, are agreeable. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has great pleasure in supporting the States Grants (Water Resources Measurement) Bill 1973 and the continuation of the program that is envisaged by the financial aid that is being made available by the Commonwealth. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and commends its provisions which we hope will be an additional incentive to the States to continue and to expand their investigations and to move much more rapidly, effectively and enthusiastically with the Commonwealth in the field of the conservation of water resources. [More…]
The real basis for what is proposed is, I believe -I think there are members of my Party and of the Country Party and of the Democratic Labor Party who believe it also - that these offences should continue to carry the death penally. [More…]
In a clear democratic process the Government was elected by the people for the House of Representatives at the last Federal election held in December 1972. [More…]
I wish to inform the Senate that 1 have received letters from the Leader of the Government in the Senate, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate, the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the Senate and Senator Townley notifying nominations to the Senate Estimates Committees. [More…]
It is not the first time that the Opposition Parties - the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party - have joined together in order to take over the Government business section of the program and insisted upon bringing on on some day when the proceedings are being broadcast business of their own such as this. [More…]
I refer to the civil rights of individuals and the matter that he, as the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, has attempted to emphasise here. [More…]
(4.50) - It is quite clear that the combined Opposition in this chamber - the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party - is deliberately setting out to frustrate the Government’s legislative program and to thwart the desires of the Australian people clearly expressed at the ballot box on 2 December last. [More…]
I am interested to present to the Senate - and I think it should be presented - the justification for the action which has been taken by Senator Gair at the instance of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
These communities have come here because we were a free democratic country. [More…]
If this Parliament falls down in this context, it would be a grave blow to the confidence of these people who have reposed their whole lives and futures in the very democratic processes which we now want to operate on their behalf. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party makes no apology for sponsoring this motion. [More…]
I do not think one would find that a member of any House of a democratic parliament had done anything resembling the unfair and filthy tactic we saw today on the part of someone from whom we expect better. [More…]
But we know that Senator Byrne was the only member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to speak and his purpose in speaking was to apply the gag. [More…]
Had the Democratic Labor Party spoken it would have had to justify some of its actions. [More…]
Therefore, as a result of our vote tonight, we could well see unemployment in the home construction section of the building industry in the various States, and many of the people who otherwise would get rental homes will now be without them because of the action of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the support given by the united Opposition. [More…]
I do not know whether the Australian Democratic Labor Party is opposed to them. [More…]
At about 4.30 this afternoon - I cannot recall the exact time - Senator Gair, as Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, moved a motion. [More…]
A member of the Democratic Labor Party who obviously was concerned about the substance of what his Party wanted to have discussed applied the gag. [More…]
That the Committee consist of seven Senators, three to be nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate and four other Senators; one to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate and one Independent Senator to be nominated by the Independent Senators. [More…]
It makes one wonder whether this is really a democratic community in which we live. [More…]
What do the Democratic Labor Party and Senator Gair, who moved this motion, care about the likely effect? [More…]
This is being done by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, who have been elected by people in the States of Victoria, New South Wales ‘ and Queensland, by Country Party senators such as Senator Web ster and by., senators like Senator Hannan from Victoria. [More…]
One could call members of the Democratic Labor Party extremists because they are sympathisers with the people in this lunatic fringe, these collaborators with Hitler. [More…]
People are wondering about this very unhappy marriage of the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party; this marriage of the hicks and the micks, as people call it. [More…]
They are about on an equal level of intellect with members of the Democratic Labor Party because they are such close collaborators and sympathisers. [More…]
Tonight, the greater the truth of a democratic principle that has been spoken the greater honourable members opposite have yelled. [More…]
Also I have received a letter from the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party nominating Senator Little to serve on Estimates Committee E. [More…]
I remind the Senate that it was I who moved that the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party be given permission to continue his speech. [More…]
The standing committee to which Senator Murphy sought to refer the investigation - one of profound consequence - was the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the membership of which at that time comprised 2 members of the Australian Labor Party - a minority in number - 2 members of the Liberal Party, one member of the Australian Country Party and one member of the Australian Democratic Party. [More…]
It is an implication that cuts across the whole idea of a democratic country. [More…]
We saw an example last night from the Australian Democratic Labor Party and we have seen an example this evening from Senator Carrick of the motivation of honourable senators on the Opposition side of the chamber. [More…]
The committee which the Democratic Labor Party wants to set up is totally different from any other Senate committee. [More…]
I hurt him by saying that this motion moved by the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) is aimed at the Communist Party, and this little pipsqueak pips and squeaks. [More…]
All proceedings of the Congress would be based on usual Australian democratic rules as practised by the Australian Parliament. [More…]
Honourable senators on this side of the chamber support the endeavours of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to establish the proposed committee but not for the reasons that some members of the Government would have the Senate believe. [More…]
One member will come from the Australian Democratic Labor Party and one member will be from the Independent senators. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, I wish to indicate that we are prepared to support the Housing Assistance Bill, although we have very grave reservations about the way in which the Commonwealth has gone about co-operating with the States for the purpose of its implementation, lt is very good that we are trying to provide low cost housing for those people who require it. [More…]
Having stated, those criticisms, I say that the Democratic Labor Party has no desire to delay the Bill. [More…]
Yesterday the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved - and not for the first time - to take over the control of the business of the Senate. [More…]
But not once has the Democratic Labor Party or the Liberal Party made any pretention even to observe the conventions which are necessary if this Senate is to work. [More…]
However, the basic fact is - I remember Senator Murphy saying this on occasions when he, then in Opposition, could persuade the Australian Democratic Labor Party or the independent senators to vote with the then Opposition - that it is the vote of the Senate which is important. [More…]
Party and the minority rump in this Senate, the Democratic Labor Party, which in fact has become the leader in the Opposition - it decided to wield the big stick. [More…]
I ask you, Mr Deputy- President, as I ask all honourable senators in this place, especially the members of the Liberal Party, the members of the Country Party and the Party of the titular head of the Opposition - the Democratic Labor Party: How many Bills has this Senate passed this week? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party - a minority group, the actual leaders of the Opposition, the blackmailing splinter group, the pressure group, the de facto leaders of the Opposition - is pressurising the other Opposition groups in the Senate and is taking the business out of the hands of the Government. [More…]
The whole attitude of the Democratic Labor Party over the period since this Senate assembled in February has been one of vindictiveness, of spleen and of psychopathic hatred, not only of the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Murphy) but also of the whole of the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
We feel that we are not under any obligation whatever to assist the Opposition when it is being led by the Australian Democratic Labor Party on a motion introduced into the Senate for the reasons I have stated already, namely, vindictiveness and hatred. [More…]
That was well and good but I can recall also that the then Leader of the Opposition and his colleagues made great advances to try to get the Democratic Labor Party senators and Independent senators on side. [More…]
I want to remind him that he is one of the leaders of a party which has been instrumental in antagonising supporters of the Government by seeking to amalgamate with the Australian Democratic Labor Party and to follow the DLP line as well as by co-operating with the Liberal Party of Australia in Opposition. [More…]
Honourable senators opposite have decided on doing a number of things which are very offensive to the Senate and, in my view, undemocratic. [More…]
Do honourable senators opposite call that democratic? [More…]
When the Government suggested that a vote should be taken and that it would accept the proposition if the vote was supported by each of the members of those parties, honourable senators opposite rejected the suggestion, lt was undemocratic. [More…]
That was a Democratic Labor Party resolution. [More…]
Nobody in a democratic society would accept the position. [More…]
Much has been said by Senator O’Byrne and Senator Bishop tonight about the fact that pairs will not be on when anything is associated with the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Now we are faced with a position where the Democratic Labor Party has, in recent weeks, submitted motions to set up committees contrary to the established procedures of the Senate. [More…]
In those circumstances we are not obliged to take any steps to cooperate with Democratic Labor Party senators. [More…]
Of course, the Democratic Labor Party has played no small part in this campaign. [More…]
On the occasion several weeks ago on which the Democratic Labor Party sought to deal with Wilfred Burchett, it sought to create the same sort of court of inquiry as it did on the occasion in question. [More…]
Is that what Senator Withers, Senator Greenwood, Senator Wright and Senator Young are putting to the Senate and to the Australian people, that the 3 votes that Senator Young claims were denied tonight were votes automatically to be cast in support of the motion submitted by the Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
The Government had no arrangements with the Democratic Labor Party for pairs and it was a motion of the Democratic Labor Party which was before the Senate on this occasion. [More…]
On every occasion that the Government seeks to advance its legislative program it is confronted with attempts by the Democratic Labor Party, unfortunately encouraged by some extremists in the Liberal Party, to thwart the business of the Government. [More…]
The independent senators and the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are never paired because they are not part of the official Opposition. [More…]
Therefore there is no responsibility on the Government in relation to pairs when the Senate is considering a question raised by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Country Party and the Liberal Party of Australia have combined for the destruction of this man who is effective as a Leader of the Government in the Senate. [More…]
Urgency motions do not permit the small group, this discredited Australian Democratic Labor Party, to make a last fluttering attempt to win the support of the electors by repeated appeals over the radio. [More…]
How does the ‘Courier-Mail’ justify this infringement of democratic rights to information with Jefferson’s statement, which incidentally appears above the entrance to the ‘Courier-Mail’ building? [More…]
They are: The removal of existing barriers to trade union amalgamation; the removal of the Commission’s authority to ban strikes and the removal of all penal sanctions upon strikers; procedures to ensure that certain types of agreement are acceptable to members of organisations affected by them; provision for democratic control of unions and the fullest participation by union members in the affairs of their organisations; provision to enable action to be taken for the recovery of wages at law within a period of 6 years instead of the 12 months’ limitation that now applies; the protection of organisations and their members from civil actions for tort in connection with industrial disputes; provision to overcome some of the problems created by the Moore v. Doyle case; the removal of the various defects which have been shown to exist in the 1972 legislation; and elimination of the power to award costs in proceedings before the courts, the Registrar or the Commission. [More…]
This Government will encourage the elimination of tendencies that prejudice democratic control of trade unions by assisting rank and file members to bring their grievances over alleged defects in rules and in abuse of rules, to the Commonwealth Industrial Court for examination and, where called for, correction. [More…]
The platform of the Australian Labor Party calls upon the Government to ensure a system of democratic control of all unions, allowing fullest participation by members in their affairs. [More…]
I have explained that we will remove those provisions which discourage amalgamation of unions; that we will protect organisations and their members from civil actions for tort in connection with industrial disputes; that we will remove completely from the Act the power to prohibit strikes or enforce penal sanctions against strikes and that we will build the framework for more democratic control of unions. [More…]
I am looking at Senator McManus and no doubt on a later occasion we will hear talk about the ethics of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in having candidates whose names start with *A and that kind of thing. [More…]
The Leader of my Party, Senator Murphy, pointed out that equality of political rights is inherent in a true democratic State and that those rights must be indisputably safeguarded. [More…]
Equality of representation between city and country electors should always be an obligation on responsible democratic government. [More…]
Instead, the Committee considers it appropriate, at this stage of Federal history and having regard to recent and contemporary world events, to recommend a constitutional amendment to protect the position of the elector and the democratic processes essential to the proper functioning of the Federal Parliament. [More…]
In all its forms, the device is thoroughly subversive of the democratic process. [More…]
A democratic State is one where government by the people prevails. [More…]
In modern usage of the words I believe it to be correct to say a ‘democratic State’ denotes one in which all citizens have equal political rights. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, in its advertisements, said that the object of the Australian Labor Party was to bring about i: sys-tern under which it would be entrenched in office for years to come. [More…]
Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Everybody was sworn to secrecy not to let the Democratic Labor Party know. [More…]
Unfortunately the Democratic Labor Party knew beforethe election that it was all fixed and that at the first available moment the new Government would bring in optional preferential voting. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party had more candidates in the top bracket of the alphabet who received the donkey vote than did the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
What has been the experience of the Australian Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
It was the only system which gave representation to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It made very interesting listening but if the whole truth and nothing but the truth were told it would show that one of the major reasons why members of the Democratic Labor Party were thrown out of the Labor Party was their connivance. [More…]
It is talking of a marriage of convenience with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The reason why these 2 parties are proposing this action is that separately they cannot stand on their own feet and face the people under a democratic system in which the electors make a judgment on a one vote one value basis. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I indicate that although the burdens of sitting will be extremely heavy and as the legislation which is to be considered is extremely important, one would hope that the demands of time do not make the proper consideration of it even with the extended hours, unsatisfactory. [More…]
I assure the Government that this motion will attract .the complete support and co-operation of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Not only the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which has been a special target- of the Labor Party, but also every minority party - I refer specifically to the Australia Party, the Defence of [More…]
Free elections are basic to a democratic society. [More…]
In fact, it was Senator McManus, the principal spokesman for the Democratic Labor Party, who in opposing the Government’s propositions, made that point and suggested that all redistributions carried out by all governments in the past had been fixed. [More…]
It was not the bodgied up sort of committees that we have seen emanating from the actions of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in this chamber during this session. [More…]
One vote one value is a fundamental principle of our democratic system of government. [More…]
But the Senate is dealing with more fundamental things than Senator Webster’s political survival; it is dealing with principles involving our democratic system of government. [More…]
It is interesting to note that now that the Australian Democratic Labor Party faces the prospect of having its number of representatives reduced from 5 to 2 in a Senate election, it is putting pressure on the Victorian Liberal Party and possibly on the Victorian Country Party to change the voting system in that State in order to provide for proportional representation, or whatever other name Senator McManus calls this new voting procedure. [More…]
It is interesting to note that hitherto the Democratic Labor Party has not shown any great interest in voting procedures. [More…]
Therefore, it is rather novel for Senator McManus of the Democratic Labor Party to suggest to us that it does not matter very much what we do. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party are seeking to become the leaders of the Opposition in this place; that is the way in which they have been carrying on in recent times. [More…]
I believe that the Australian electoral system compares more than favourably with those used in most other democratic countries. [More…]
No democratic form of government can survive when one party stays in power for 23 years. [More…]
We heard from Senator Carrick the scare tactic used by the Australian Democratic Labor Party prior to the election on 2nd December. [More…]
The example set by Senator Gair, who is now Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, was promptly followed by the Country Party in Queensland led by Mr Bjelke-Petersen, whose efforts at gerrymandering have exceeded the efforts of Senator Gair, as was shown by the election results outlined by Senator Ron McAuliffe last night, that is, that the Party with the minority of support is in power because of the electoral system operating in Queensland. [More…]
This multitude of opinion, these opposition parties - the Country Party, the Liberal Party, the Democratic Labor Party, the Independents - continually assert that the preference system is the best method. [More…]
They were absentee voters who were not under the direction of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We ‘ heard Senator Carrick rise and state what we normally hear from members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party - that what we are out to do is to distort the electoral system and endeavour to place ourselves in power for a limitless number of years. [More…]
If we are to have the democratic system of government to which we are accustomed, we must have a system which will make this Parliament responsible to the will of the people. [More…]
I was in the course of saying that I believe that the Commonwealth democratic system, as operated by the Commonwealth Parliament since Federation, has reflected the will of the people, with few exceptions, better than those systems operated in most other countries. [More…]
The Committee believes that as long as governments are democratically elected and there is full parliamentary responsibility to the electors, the protection of personal rights will, in practice, be secure in Australia. [More…]
Instead, the Committee considers it appropriate, at this stage of Federal history and having regard to recent and contemporary world events, to recommend a constitutional amendment to protect the position of the elector and the democratic processes essential to the proper functioning of the Federal Parliament 329. [More…]
Year in and year out, on the total aggregate of votes cast throughout Australia at Federal elections, generally speaking the Labor movement has secured more votes than the total votes of the Liberal Party, Country Party and Democratic Labor Party put together. [More…]
Thirdly, in the’ absence from the Act for the first time of any statement that the basic norm should be the quota figure or the democratic ideal of ‘one adult- one vote - one value’, the legislation can, as It was undoubtedly intended to do, produce only a rural-oriented gerrymander. [More…]
I speak on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which cannot be charged with attempting to gerrymander. [More…]
It will be recalled that during the last election campaign the Prime Minister said, when finally smoked out by the advertising campaign of the Democratic Labor Party, that he did not intend to alter the Act to a first past the post voting system until after the next election. [More…]
He went to great lengths to instance the defeat of the Renshaw Government in 1965 as a case to prove just how fair and democratic the Labor Party was in New South Wales. [More…]
Senator Gietzelt tried to lead the Senate to believe that the defeat of the Renshaw Government in 1965 was an argument in support of how democratic the Labor Party is in New South Wales. [More…]
At the same time, equality of political rights is inherent in a truly democratic State and these rights must he indisputably safeguarded by the legislature. [More…]
If there were a marriage - I will not say what the ‘Australian’ said about it - between the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party, that would completely isolate the Liberal Party. [More…]
lt is no good for honourable senators opposite to say that the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party did that. [More…]
This is so because we have no standards by which we can make this assumption, lt is important and fundamental that we accept the fact that no matter who a person is, and irrespective of his occupation or where he lives - that surely is the basis of the whole democratic process - his right is as great as that of any other person. [More…]
Is the Minister aware that spokesmen for all other political parties, with the exception of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, have also supported the Government’s opposition to the tests? [More…]
Is it true that the Democratic Labor Party actually wants Australia to develop its own nuclear capacity but that the Australian Government is totally opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons? [More…]
To my knowledge the Democratic Labor Party has not made any protest. [More…]
I recall the Democratic Labor Party saying at one time that it wanted a nuclear capacity in Australia. [More…]
As the representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs has apparently not been advised on the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party regarding nuclear explosions, will the Minister take notice that the Democratic Labor Party has repeatedly said that its policy is for complete nuclear disarmament all over the world? [More…]
I do not think that it is the job of the Department of Foreign Affairs to be briefing me or to be trying to keep up with the ever moving policies of the Australian Democratic Labor Party or indeed of other political parties in Australia. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party believes that we ought to have a nuclear deterrent in Australia. [More…]
To that extent the Democratic Labor Party agrees with the Australian Labor Party that we would not want to see a nuclear deterrent in any country. [More…]
Where we part company from the Democratic Labor Party is that we do not think that by proliferating nuclear weapons in the world we get to the point of disarmament. [More…]
As the then Government did not appoint members to that Select Committee, the Committee was composed solely of Opposition senators and perhaps a senator from the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Liberal Party senators, because they have the weight of numbers when they are joined by Country Party senators and Democratic Labor Party senators, want to dominate certain committees to achieve the results which they require. [More…]
Free elections are basic to a democratic society. [More…]
That is, the present Government - proposes these 3 major amendments as the basis on which a democratic vote may be registered by the people of Australia in the election of their government. [More…]
(But we cannot at any price destroy this system by giving preference to individuals in relation to representation in a democratic Parliament. [More…]
He may not believe in or like the Country Party or the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That the Committee consist of 7 Senators, 3 to be nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate and 4 other Senators; one to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate and one Independent Senator to be nominated by the Independent Senators. [More…]
One can only come to the conclusion that this is another example of political window dressing by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party were not very happy about some of the provocative remarks made by Senator Gietzelt. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has a great regard for the Committee system. [More…]
Therefore, the Democratic Labor Party supports the proposal that further consideration of the Bill be adjourned until the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Government Operations looking into this matter presents its report. [More…]
This is one area in which I am at great variance with the Government which has so rapidly and so ruthlessly cut off to a large degree old and proven associations with the United States of America, the United Kingdom and other allies and adopted so definitely new policies in which those who follow other than our democratic system of government have been paramount. [More…]
During the debate last week on the proposal by the Australian Democratic Labor Party for an inquiry into privacy it was said that the recent incident was the first occasion on record that pairs had been called off. [More…]
A similar problem occurred in the United States of America with regard to the legislation over the tide lands oil, where there was division within the Democratic Party and the Republican Party as to whether the national legislature should have control of these matters or whether they should remain in the hands of the States. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers). [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party are approaching it on that basis but there are different points of view. [More…]
For those reasons, without unduly prolonging the debate because this is a procedural motion, the Democratic Labor Party believes that the amendment moved by Senator Withers has a great deal to commend it. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports the measure. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the measure and notes the tremendous significance of the ratification of these 3 agreements with our nextdoor neighbour Indonesia, which is the only nation in the world with whom we have a land frontier. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has examined this Bill and there are a considerable number of amendments to be moved during the Committee stage of the debate. [More…]
We do not have such an overriding authority as yet although the Democratic Labor Party has counselled it for a long time. [More…]
I believe that we will have some type of ombudsman in the future because political party after political party is beginning to follow the initiative of the Democratic Labor Party in suggesting such an authority. [More…]
But, if such a group fails to have its view accepted by the Parliament through this democratic means. [More…]
We heard from Senator Little, of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, earlier today that his Party is awaiting the reasons for the amendments which the Opposition will move, and until it hears those reasons it has not committed itself to the course it will follow. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not see any great danger in this paragraph. [More…]
In the same spirit, the Government has decided to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the German Democratic Republic, Cyprus, Poland and the Vatican and to make informal contacts with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to support this amendment. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is for civil rights and we are in favour of this clause being amended. [More…]
I rise to indicate the attitude of the members of my Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, to the Prices Justification Bill. [More…]
What I want to say is that the Democratic Labor Party Leader (Senator Gair) wrote to the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) suggesting that he might incorporate in this Bill proposals which were in a Bill that I introduced on behalf of my Party back in October 1972. [More…]
Because of that, I on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party introduced a Bill in October 1972. [More…]
It may need investigation by more than the 2 Ministers who have been mentioned because there are very serious implications for the democratic process and the operation not only of trade and commerce but also of other affairs in these places where there is the development of what is fairly known as a company town. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has considered this amendment. [More…]
That is always considered to be some sort of a derogation from the democratic process, something particularly shameful and reprehensible and showing that we are not really running the country. [More…]
As was stated by Senator Byrne, the Australian Democratic Labor Party is supporting the amendment which has been moved by Senator Withers. [More…]
Indeed, if some of those ideas were filched even from the Democratic Labor Party, I think that is a right that everyone in politics has. [More…]
The policies of the Democratic Labor Party have always been available to everybody. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has always known where it stood on this issue. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has no doubt on this issue. [More…]
We are here to represent the political thoughts and ideas of all sections of the political communities in the States, having gained sufficient votes in a poll that is more democratic than that which is conducted for other Parliaments throughout Australia, to act on behalf of people in the various States. [More…]
In view of that responsibility the Democratic Labor Party most certainly is opposed to this legislation and most certainly is in favour of it being deferred until the beginnings of the Budget session to allow further talks to take place. [More…]
This influence is being exerted by the State machines of the various political parties, the Australian Democratic Labor Party excepted. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Bill. [More…]
However, a far more insidious thing has crept into the Government of this country which, if perpetuated, will destroy the Westminster system of government, the democratic or parliamentary style of government to which we are pledged. [More…]
If we are to have a democratic system in this country nobody should be immune from public scrutiny. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is of course well known for its stand on home ownership. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is not prepared to support the amendment that has been foreshadowed by Senator Rae. [More…]
‘In presenting those views to the Government, I advise it that the Australian Democratic Labor Party on this occason will support the Bill. [More…]
The Government welcomes the support which the Australian Democratic [More…]
1 can only regret that members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party who do have, as I know from their policy, a commitment to home ownership and a commitment to State rights as against centralist control, should not see their way clear to support the amendment which we will be moving in the Committee stage of this debate. [More…]
Let me say on behalf of the Minister for Housing (Mr Les Johnson) and the Government that I express appreciation to the Democratic Labor Party for the amendment which it will move in the Committee stage. [More…]
It would appear then to be more democratic to have an even number elected each time for each Territory thus following the pattern of the major parties providing that each would have a representative in the Senate. [More…]
and (2) I have been informed that the departments responsible for Commonwealth car pools in the Australian Capital Territory and the States have no record of any Commonwealth vehicles being allocated for the transport of any members of the delegation from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the ‘People’s Revolutionary Government’. [More…]
What I did say was that the stunt worked for the previous Government because the Australian Democratic Labor Pary has never failed to use that as an excuse for opposing an amendment which would stop the effectiveness of the Bill. [More…]
The Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party have proposed that this Bill be deferred until a comprehensive and wide ranging inquiry into special personal injury compensation has been made. [More…]
I wish to emphasise again for the benefit of the Government, particularly for the last speaker on the Government side, Senator James McClelland, and also for the benefit of Senator Byrne who spoke on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, that I stated: it would be the Opposition’s hope that these people will not be disadvantaged and that the Government may have some proposal to ameliorate any particular aspects pending consideration of the final Woodhouse report 1 sum up by saying that the Opposition does not wish to oppose the amendments to the Compensation (Commonwealth Employees) Act which are highly desirable and which do not have the effect of creating an impossible position for the introduction of some comprehensive, across the board scheme of national compensation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the general intentions of this Bill. [More…]
In fairness to Senator Little, who led in the debate for the Australian Democratic Labor Party, I point out that the gravamen of his remarks was directed to that end. [More…]
Senator McManus, who spoke on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, suggested that the amounts involved in these pieces of legislation represented only a portion of the increased expenditure that the Government has promised for education. [More…]
However, I believe that the Democratic Labor Party must be heard on this matter which is of such significance to the Commonwealth of Australia. [More…]
I would be very tempted myself - I will say it again publicly - to follow the Democratic Labor Party this afternoon over the other side of the House. [More…]
When the Leader of the Government came back he negotiated outside the chamber with the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers), the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Gair) and myself for extra hours of sitting, to which we have agreed, perhaps not with the full support of the members who sit behind us, but we have done everything to facilitate extension of debates in this place. [More…]
The gag was carried by the Australian Labor Party with the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Parry and an Independent senator, Senator Negus. [More…]
Some honourable senators and I include supporters of the Democratic Labor Party - have said they are critical of the length of time taken in debate. [More…]
We have no indication yet of the intention of the Democratic Labor Party in respect of this provision of the Bill relating to immunity from actions in tort; but, if we can gain some guidance from the record of Senator Gair when he was Premier of Queensland, I anticipate that we will be receiving the support of that Party for this provision. [More…]
Let me assure the Senate that this Bill will not receive the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He would be pleased with the removal of all the democratic provisions required under the present legislation for union amalgamation ballots. [More…]
Before explaining what the Democratic Labor Party regards as being the most damaging omissions from or features of the Bill, I propose to look at a number of the changes that the Minister has proposed. [More…]
The first one of note is that the Bill seeks to enlarge the objects of the Act by adding to section 2 of the principal Act proposed paragraph (f), which states: to encourage the democratic control of organisations so registered and the fullest participation by members of such an organisation in the affairs of the organisation. [More…]
The second point which is of concern to the Democratic Labor Party is that the objects of the Act are sought to be varied from encouraging conciliation and arbitration to the new verbiage, ‘encourage and provide the means for conciliation’. [More…]
Apparently the Government thinks it is because the Government wants to remove from the Act those provisions requiring the proper democratic procedures to be followed before unions can amalgamate. [More…]
The Government’s proposal would destroy what democratic procedures are left in relation to union amalgamations. [More…]
I stated earlier that the Democratic Labor Party believes that there should be a requirement that 50 per cent of the members of a union must vote in favour of an amalgamation Before it can take place. [More…]
What would supporters of the Government say if the Democratic Labor Party took it? [More…]
It is satisfactory to know that, despite all the parliamentary handicaps, the debate up to date has produced an expression of opinion from the Opposition, of the Liberal and Country Parties and the Democratic Labor Party, indicating that there is perception of the importance of this Bill. [More…]
The members of the Democratic Labor Party have closely studied the Bill and our opinion is that it will - achieve nothing. [More…]
For that reason we in the Democratic Labor Party have looked at this Bill to see whether there is anything in it worth saving. [More…]
What sort of democratic debate is it when the Minister in charge of the Bill is not allowed to reply to the speeches that have been made? [More…]
Honourable senators opposite talk about the democratic processes of the Senate. [More…]
This may be the sort of democracy honourable senators opposite believe in, but it is not my idea of democracy, and I would hate to be associated with them in any forum in which the public tests their ability to be democratic. [More…]
I remind honourable senators of what Mr Lynch was saying about the amalgamation of unions until the Australian Democratic Labor Party twisted his tail. [More…]
Because the Democratic Labor Party decided that amalgamations were no good when carried out on the basis proposed by Mr Lych. [More…]
I do not wish to speak at length but merely wish to associate the Democratic Labor Party with this Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has experienced the greatest difficulty in arriving at a decision upon this matter. [More…]
Therefore the Democratic Labor Party will support the rejection of the Ordinance. [More…]
I rise to indicate that the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are opposed to this Bill. [More…]
The major political parties supported that proposal, with the exception of several Liberal parliamentarians of independent thought, several Country Party members and the Democratic Labor Party as a party, who took up the role of opponent of the Government’s attempt to interfere with the prestige of the Senate. [More…]
For those reasons, which 1 consider to be good, sound and substantial reasons, the Democratic Labor Party will not support the Bill. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion moved by Senator Cotton. [More…]
I point out that Senator Drake-Brockman is the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate and Senator Gair is the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As each of these matters can seriously affect the rights of the States surely the democratic process demands that the States be consulted before any action is instituted. [More…]
1 therefore wish to convey, at least on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, our appreciation of the work they have done in the professional field and the extent to which they have been able to accommodate the program of the Government, which in many other circumstances would be subjected to severe criticism but which from their point of view is a professional exercise in which they have carried into legal form the philosophies and the ideas of the Government which has just assumed office. [More…]
A circular from the Croatian Democratic Committee (HDO) listing events in Yugoslavia such as the bombing of the Belgrade Railway Station, and praising such activities as Croatian heroic deeds. [More…]
My Australian Country Party colleagues and I would like to be associated with the motion moved by the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Murphy) and supported by the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers) and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party wishes to be associated with the motion of condolence which has been moved in relation to a former senator in this place, the late Senator Sir Walter Cooper. [More…]
On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party and myself, I extend to Lady Cooper and the members of her family our very deep sympathy. [More…]
It seemed to me that although there were functions in the charter which were quite legitimate there were other functions which amounted to a general political surveillance and which were incompatible with the democratic process. [More…]
Everybody knows that one of the complaints by the LiberalCountry Party Government and by the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the old days was that Australia could not have a volunteer professional Army or Defence Service. [More…]
Custom, tradition, the thoughts of men and women are such that a Bill is introduced, the Minister makes a second reading speech and when thi debate is resumed the Opposition, the Country Party, the Democratic Labor Party and the independent group each have the right to have at least one of their senators speak. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Film and Television School Bill and is pleased to facilitate its passage through the Senate. [More…]
By democratic process we have arrived at the decision that the Government should seek to remove the death penalty from the laws of this country. [More…]
But whatever the circumstances, we in the Australian Democratic Labor Party will agree to the Government’s request. [More…]
To those who say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is putting up this principle only because it might profit from it, I point out that representives of the Australian Labor Party have examined the matter and have reported that that Party would profit by the introduction of such a system. [More…]
He suggested that the way would be wide open for us, providing we did what the Australian Democratic Labor Party wanted, namely to introduce a proportional system of representation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is the very party that that would assist. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor ‘Party has considered the Bill and the amendments proposed by Senator Wright. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party is unable to support that part of the amendment which proposes to reduce the amount of $2m to $1.5m. [More…]
Without prolonging unduly my contribution to this debate, since I said on an earlier occasion that I hoped to project the matter in much greater detail and to present it to honourable senators as a specific and definite proposition, so far as Senator Wright’s amendment is relevant to the general proposition that I have in mind and which I will project later, the Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment. [More…]
That is why I trust that the Government in considering this proposition will be prepared to accept Senator Wright’s amendment, as does the Democratic Labor Party, and I appeal to honourable senators to support the proposition. [More…]
Perhaps the only positive thing in the debate to date has been the offer of the Deputy Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) to support any action that the Commonwealth Government may take to control prices as it endeavours to handle the very complex problem of inflation that is besetting the Western world. [More…]
This is always raised by the Australian Democratic Labor Party and by some of the fanatical fringe of the Opposition parties. [More…]
I find it ludicrous for the Democratic Labor Party to make an issue out of defence because its mentor, Mr Santamaria, in addressing a mass meeting in Melbourne in the late 1930s called for the abolition of armaments and for peace. [More…]
While being sensible of the very valid proposition presented by Senator Poyser, as indicated at the second reading stage the Australian Democratic Labor Party still proposes to support the amendment moved by Senator Wright. [More…]
I have noted the approbation which was given even by members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party for the participation of trade unions in endeavouring to prevent harm being done to the people of the world as a result of such tests. [More…]
I know that Senator Byrne, Senator Little and other members of the Democratic Labor Party probably were impressed to a degree when Senator Davidson referred to the Queen of Australia. [More…]
I therefore indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party continues to insist on the amendment as originally proposed in this place. [More…]
I am now expounding the views of the Democratic Labor Party on the constitutional and legal position. [More…]
This is the thing with which the Democratic Labor Party is concerned. [More…]
That proposal was not acceptable to the Senate and on the motion of Senator Davidson, supported at the time by, I think, Senator Little, speaking on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, the Senate amended that proposed oath of allegiance to uphold the Constitution of Australia to read: [More…]
I was coming to the point that it was not the Government’s proposal in the first instance; it was the proposal of the Opposition supported by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We still have not heard from Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on what his Party’s attitude would be to this question and why his Party cannot accept our proposal. [More…]
Senator Little has posed in this chamber as the Montague Norman of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, but he and all of his colleagues are living in a state of anxiety neurosis. [More…]
So why should we accept the financial advice of Senator Little as the guiding light in the treasury department of the Democratic Labor Party when members of that Party cannot keep their heads above water? [More…]
Briefly I indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
A whole series of actions were undertaken by the 2-man Ministry, which was really a denial of the democratic process. [More…]
After listening to Senator Byrne, one can well understand the stance that he has adopted and, indeed, the stance which the Australian Democratic Labor Party generally adopts. [More…]
The President of that great country, a president who was elected democratically by the people, has been forced to take his own life because of the intervention of those who would not accept the decisions of the people who elected a person under the democratic system. [More…]
The intervention of the Central Intelligence Agency in matters involving murder and the overthrow of democratically elected governments should be considered in the same strain. [More…]
As for interest rates, it is important that the people of Australia watch the democratic process in action. [More…]
That is the democratic process. [More…]
I think the people of Australia would applaud the notion that we have a regular democratic process operating at the highest levels of Government. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party has, in accordance with the democratic processes it follows, decided to consider some aspect of its economic policy. [More…]
Of course, we have been severely criticised- I am referring now to South Australia- by the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party which are trying to frustrate us in our efforts to get the new town of Monarto under way. [More…]
Consider the Democratic Labor Party which is always arguing that it is the friend of the farmers and the country people, but not one of its parliamentary representatives lives in a country area. [More…]
A recent State conference of the Democratic Labor Party carried a resolution to condemn the planned Monarto New City project. [More…]
It really does not astonish me when I find that the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Australian Country Party are knocking the new city because they now have to agree with one another. [More…]
At the time the Australian Democratic Labor Party was advocating a nuclear deterrent. [More…]
The Liberal Party, fearful of offending the Democratic Labor Party, thought that perhaps a nuclear deterrent would not be a bad idea and facilities were made available to people who wanted to test and train in this country. [More…]
I feel that as those honourable senators who have spoken on behalf of other parties have stated their parties ‘ policies on this matter I should state the policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
We of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, like the President of India, Mrs Ghandi, and the rulers of other countries, believe that everything possible should be done to achieve world nuclear disarmament, but in the event of certain powers refusing to guarantee the protection of countries which are not nuclear armed, we believe that Australia should seek, preferably from her allies, guarantees of protection which include, if necessary, the provision of the bomb as a deterrent for our own country. [More…]
Do Government senators sit there tonight and listen to a most outrageous string of abuse by Senator O ‘Byrne against a gallant, democratic nation, France, which has suffered not only 2 World Wars but over hundreds of years the death and bleeding of its youth and hear him talk about them being cowardly, ineffectual and running away? [More…]
Throughout the world continuing comprehensive reports were required by all sections of the media on the brisk moves of the new Labor Government; for instance, the abolition of national service, revaluation of the dollar, recognition of the People’s Republic of China, the establishment of diplomatic relations with the German Democratic Republic and North Vietnam, Australia’s stand on the French nuclear testing in the Pacific, the subsequent finding by the International Court of Justice and the effects of Britain’s entry into the European Economic Community. [More…]
When the National Health Bill was before the chamber the Labor Party supported a couple of amendments that I proposed, but the amendments were defeated when the Democratic Labor Party changed its attitude. [More…]
That is why today members of the Democratic Labor Party believe that the national economy has to be the responsibility of somebody. [More…]
In the last few weeks in which we have been debating the economy and examining the Budget I have heard all sorts of complaints about not enough money being provided for housing, for pensions and, according to the Democratic Labor Party, for defence. [More…]
Today the Senate proceedings are being broadcast and we can reach the greatest number of people, but it was interesting to note that when Senator Greenwood, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, moved this urgency motion only 12 members of the Opposition were present and nobody from the Democratic Labor Party was present. [More…]
It is an interesting phenomenon that in the rest of the liberal democratic world power is being decentralised and central governments are attempting to give responsibility back to local areas, and it is only in Australia, where we have a socialist Government, that there is a desire and mania for controls to be rested with the central government. [More…]
Indeed, earlier this week- I think it may have been yesterday morning- I heard the Premier of Queensland, Mr Bjelke-Petersen, who is the Leader of the Country Party in that State- incidentally, that Party has now amalgamated with the Australian Democratic Labor Partysay that in no circumstances would he, as Premier of Queensland, co-operate with the Commonwealth to give the Commonwealth Parliament power over prices. [More…]
If they choose to vote collectively the Liberal Party senators, the Country Party senators, the Democratic Labor Party senators, quite disregarding the Independent senators, can defeat any legislation in this Parliament. [More…]
But apparently that Parliament must have been more democratic than this one because at least the matter was put to the Australian people. [More…]
Because of the economic policies pursued by the Liberal and Country Parties, supported by the Democratic Labor Party, inflation got completely out of hand. [More…]
And what is more democratic than that? [More…]
House and it has a more democratic basis than the other place. [More…]
What we are proposing is a most democratic action. [More…]
-The policy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on the question of prices is clear. [More…]
Therefore, when we of the Australian Democratic Labor Party learnt that the Government proposed to call for a referendum upon prices, we favoured the proposal. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party wants the Government to trust the people to make a decision. [More…]
We in the Democratic Labor Party will persist with our Bill. [More…]
I conclude by saying that the Democratic Labor Party is not afraid to give power over incomes and prices to the Commonwealth Government. [More…]
One is surprised by the action of the Oppositionapart from the Australian Democratic Labor Patry- in directly opposing the giving of powers to the Federal Government and in not permitting the people to decide whether the Federal Government should have powers. [More…]
As these persons support social change by constitutional means, does not the persecution of” Chilean citizens offend democratic procedures? [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party sees no reason why we should be called upon to give up the arrangement made and which has operated in the past. [More…]
I have already told the Democratic Labor Party and other people that I am due to appear, on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr Whitlam), at a South East Asia Treaty Organisation meeting and at the United Nations in New York next week. [More…]
The only hope rested with the Australian Democratic Labor Party, and I commended the speech by Senator McManus who knows that it is necessary for the Government to control prices. [More…]
But the members of the Democratic Labor Party have made up their minds. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party is a Party which believes in the family and which believes in maternity leave. [More…]
Twelve months ago the Democratic Labor Party produced a Bill in this Parliament that had something to do with inflation. [More…]
Honourable senators opposite may base all their political philosophy on getting votes and winning of elections, but the Democratic Labor Party is above that. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party stands for what is of benefit to the nation. [More…]
When the present Government was first elected to office the Democratic Labor Party wrote to the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) and recommended to him that he implement the provisions of the Bill introduced by the DLP. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party had its eyes open. [More…]
We in the Democratic Labor Party want time to help the Government get over its problem in the interests of the Australian nation. [More…]
If you will not listen to any of them, listen to the people who have so often been proven right in the Senate- listen to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
There is only one sensible proposition that the Parliament can come up with, and it is the proposition which the Democratic Labor Party has put forward. [More…]
They are full of predictions about what the Democratic Labor Party will do and what will be the consequences. [More…]
It can never be said that the Democratic Labor Party is a Party which could be subdued when its ideas were not popular with the majority. [More…]
I am certain that nothing that I havesaidcouldhave in any way prompted the question.I was saying that the Democratic Labor Party has thought about this matter for years. [More…]
It is not true to say that the Democratic Labor Party’s decision will decide the fate of the Government’s Bill. [More…]
But Government supporters want a decision today when they know full well that a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is absent due to illness and is not even in this city. [More…]
Then let them not suggest that the Australian Democratic Labor [More…]
Having restated the warning issued to employers during the strike against the use of ‘scab’ labour, he says that arising from this, private property was smashed where arrogant employers ignored the democratic decision of mass meetings. [More…]
Britain will have proved to be ingovernable under its present democratic system. [More…]
Some of those who are articulate only in interjections have said: ‘But is not a caucus democratic?’ [More…]
Here again there is a very important question of the whole principle and philosophy of Parliament- the question of sovereignty and the centring of power in the democratic institution. [More…]
It is very timely when we are debating a subject matter of great importance regarding the vesting of powers in Parliament that we remind ourselves that the whole business of democratic government is the business of the vesting of powers. [More…]
But in this he was only expressing a point of view which many democratic people in this country hold. [More…]
This is the way in which we think government should be conducted in a democratic process. [More…]
We have an Opposition divided, a Country Party and a Liberal Party which do not know whether they are together and a Democratic Labor Party which does not know whether it is joining up with the Country Party. [More…]
Whatever happens on the Government side happens in the glare of publicity and according to a reasonable democratic process which, I think, is admired by the Australian people and which has been part of our history for the whole of this century. [More…]
I rise to inform the Senate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote for this Bill. [More…]
I desire to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
The article then went on to criticise Mr Whitlam ‘s claim that he is simply the victim of his Party’s democratic instincts. [More…]
-Senator BYRNE (Queensland) (9.48)-I intervene on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party at this point to indicate the attitude of the Party to the Constitutional Alteration (Prices) Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has been very gravely concerned that the proper method to handle inflation is dual control over prices and incomes. [More…]
I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party is prepared to support this Bill on the understanding, which we know has been given and which will be honoured-I would like the Special Minister of State (Senator Willesee) to indicate that that is the position because I think that is due to everybody- that the Government will introduce a Bill for a referendum to control incomes. [More…]
However, on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I accept the assurance now given by the Special Minister of State that the Government will introduce a Bill tomorrow to bring in this other head of referendum and that both Bills will go to a vote in the course of tomorrow’s proceedings. [More…]
On that basis I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports this Bill. [More…]
I think that the Australian Democratic Labor Party ought to be congratulated. [More…]
I do not know whether he has told the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I agree with the Democratic Labor Party suggestion that there should be a prices and incomes reference if there is to be any reference at all, but the Prime Minister has said that if the Government gets the ability to control incomes it will not control them. [More…]
But, as the Leader of the Opposition has said, we recognise that the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the Government have combined on this matter. [More…]
I join with my Leader in acknowledging the persuasiveness of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But if we have from Labor Party senators, including the garrulous Senator Poyser, any more comments about how weak, how indifferent to the public interest and how unwilling to stand up for itself the previous Liberal-Country Party Government was because it had the support of the Democratic Labor Party on many of its responsible measures, then the Labor Party should recognise that it wears the same cloak now. [More…]
It is galling to the Australian Labor Party that it can have certain legislation passed only with the support of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But that is the democratic process. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party took the action that it did about this matter for one reason: We believed that a government which wants to ask the people ‘s opinion on a measure which it believes vital to the fight against inflation should be at least permitted to ask the people’s opinion. [More…]
Notwithstanding this, the Bill is going through the Parliament by the good graces of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I rise to speak on this question for only one reason, and that is to say something about the despicable attack which was made by Senator Wright on Senator McManus, who is the Acting Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is true that the Democratic Labor Party has adopted a particular stand on the propositions which are before the Parliament or which are to come before the Parliament. [More…]
On many occasions Senator Wright’s Party saw fit to do that with legislation and again and again it was the Democratic Labor Party which had to pull the legislation off the shelf and assist that Government to govern this country more wisely. [More…]
If Senator Wright did not appreciate that action then, why should he worry about it now that the Democratic Labor Party is assisting this country to be governed better than it would be without the representation which we hold in this Parliament. [More…]
Senator Wright might want to abdicate his responsibility as a member of the Senate but the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party will never abdicate theirs. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party says here and now, as it has always said, that whatever legislation is brought to this Parliament as a result of this referendum which is to be put to the people, we will examine such legislation on its merits and if we consider that it is incomplete, that it does not encompass what the people desire, and in our judgment it is not in the best interests of the people, we will unhesitatingly vote against it. [More…]
There were several Liberal members- two of my Liberal colleagues here were in that 10- several Country Party members and the Democratic Labor Party senators. [More…]
We have heard the word ‘democratic’ used in respect of one section of the Australian Labor Party, and the word ‘democracy’ has been thrown across the chamber in recent weeks. [More…]
I am one who, over the years, has had a mighty lot of respect for the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party was that for a proper control of the economy, if a discipline of that kind was to be exercised, a prices-incomes discipline and control was necessary. [More…]
The attitude of the Democratic Labor Party is that if we are to have a proper, balanced and rational control of the economy by using these weapons it has to be a prices-incomes policy. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party hasput prices and incomes as a package deal. [More…]
I believe that it is appropriate for such a motion to be moved by the Democratic Labor Party in a period of crisis because the DLP, from its inception, has always been a defence minded party. [More…]
We have heard from Senator McManus what I think is a general statement of the philosophy of the Australian Democratic Labor Party on defence. [More…]
On the one hand we have people who say that the Government has to curb Government expenditure- that is the argument put forward by the Democratic Labor Party- and on the other we have people who say that we have to be able to manage the defence Services in the climate of peace and detente which exists. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party the Liberal Party and the Country Party have not yet caught up with that change- and they are incapable of catching up with it. [More…]
It should interest members of the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party who are so enthusiastic about the American alliance. [More…]
We have recognised the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. [More…]
We have recognised the Government of the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
We have recognised the Government of East Germany- the German Democratic Rebublic. [More…]
We are not out of step with world thinking because both East Germany and West Germany are now being admitted to the United Nations and more than 100 countries now recognise the Government in Berlin- the Government of the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
No one ever heard about a democratic system of parliament when honourable senators opposite were in power. [More…]
I hope they will learn their lesson about democracy and will ensure that real democratic processes are observed in this House. [More…]
I rise briefly to pay a few words of tribute to members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As I said, I did not wish to bring a discordant note into these proceedings but rather to pour some oil on troubled waters by offering a few words of congratulations to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In fact, to put not too fine a point on it, the Democratic Labor Party has held the balance of power. [More…]
Unfortunately, the Democratic Labor Party joined with the government in letting the proposed increases go through. [More…]
-I rise to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will be voting against the post and telegraph legislation. [More…]
I read in the Hansard of the other place that the PostmasterGeneral (Mr Lionel Bowen) indicated that it was necessary to make some of these amendments because of what he described as the irresponsible attitude of the Democratic Labor Party in respect of the increases in postal charges. [More…]
So much for the alleged irresponsible attitude of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator McManus (Victoria) (9.20)- Mr Acting Deputy President, the Australian Democratic Labor Party desires to associate itself with this motion. [More…]
I repeat that the Democratic Labor Party opposes attacks on human rights in countries all over the world, whatever their political complexion. [More…]
by leave- I desire to inform you, Mr President, and members of the Senate that on this day I have relinquished the position of Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, a position which I have occupied for the last 8 years. [More…]
by leave- I think it would be wrong if I did not make it known to the Senate that at our meeting this morning the Australian Democratic Labor [More…]
I extend our official congratulations to the new Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus), to the new Deputy Leader (Senator Byrne), to the Whip and also the Secretary of the Party. [More…]
We inform the Senate and the Democratic Labor Party that we hope that the relations between the Government and the new office bearers will be cordial and that they will continue to do to the official Opposition what they used to do to us. [More…]
We wish Senator McManus success in his new venture as Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-by leave-I join with the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Murphy) and the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers), who spoke on behalf of all Opposition parties, in offering our congratulations to the new Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus). [More…]
I had discussions with Senator Murphy who now sits in the chair of the Leader of the Government in the Senate and with Senator Gair who was the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I hope that he will be here for at least 3 more years; that is, of course, if the Democratic Labor Party does not arrange a double dissolution, a matter about which he has not yet told us. [More…]
We also extend our congratulations to the new leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) and to his officers, paid and unpaid, and wish them well in the future. [More…]
What the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party says is sensible and correct. [More…]
Provision for democratic control of unions and the full participation by union members in the affairs of their organisation; Provision to overcome some of the problems created by the Moore v. Doyle case; [More…]
provision will be made to further strengthen the democratic processes in relation to union elections by providing that all full-time federal officers in an organisation must be elected by direct election of the members of the organisation and that the only officers who can be elected by the collegiate system shall be parttime officers of an organisation’s federal management committee. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party, like everybody else, will support the second reading of the Meat Export Charge Bill. [More…]
With the reservations that I have outlined about the effect that this legislation will have on primary industry generally in this country today, the Democratic Labor Party will, like all other Parties, support the second reading of the Bill. [More…]
As the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have heard the debate on this amendment up to this point, we are prepared to support the amendment. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party on this occasion is not in favour of the resolution to disallow this ordinance. [More…]
The motion moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party was quite clear. [More…]
Therefore, there was a particular note of urgency about the proposition which was advanced to the Senate by Senator Kane on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is gravely concerned and bitterly disappointed that there was not sufficient sensitivity in this chamber to allow this proposition to go to a vote in order to assist this nation which is fighting for its existence against superior forces and the tremendous pressures which surround that small piece of territory in the Middle East. [More…]
The establishment of the Social Welfare Commission is a further demonstration of the Government’s commitment to introduce democratic participation into national government. [More…]
I ask: In view of the importance of ascertaining and publishing the true facts for proper assessment by the Parliament and by the Australian people, will the Federal Government produce as a matter of some urgency a White Paper or a considered statement in particular, clarifying the repeated allegations that the Allende Government in the latter part of its period of office had abandoned democratic processes, the basis of its election, and was imposing dictatorial and totalitarian methods upon the Chilean people? [More…]
I accept the honourable senator’s statement that apparently the excuse used for the forcible and murderous overthrow of the President of Chile was that the victim was really at fault in giving an excuse for murder, outrage, violence and the overthrow of a democratic government. [More…]
We do it in a democratic way. [More…]
There were differences of viewpoint among honourable senators and honourable members on this very question; but we arrived at a democratic decision among ourselves. [More…]
-The Federal Executive met in Adelaide the weekend before last, I think, and considered the matter to which the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party has referred. [More…]
One of the problems in a free and democratic society is how far industrial negotiations should proceed and, to quote Senator Greenwood, to what extent the general public should be endangered. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote for this Bill at the second reading stage and like Senator Greenwood we will be seeking amendments during the Committee stage. [More…]
We members of the Democratic Labor Party crossed swords with the then Government on this matter of union amalgamations. [More…]
It is not in accordance with the provisions of the present Act, I know, because the last Government, during its term of office, amended the Act so that it included some amendments that would make it a little more democratic but not as democratic as we would like to see it. [More…]
If the democratic process is to be observed, then a government which is elected on a clear program which has been put to the people ought, in my view, to be entitled to have that program carried out. [More…]
As part of the democratic process the Australian people are entitled at least to have the program which they endorsed carried out. [More…]
I suggest to the Senate that it is in conformity with the democratic process that the will of the people, as expressed through the legislation which has been brought into this Parliament by the Government, ought to be allowed to have free play, although within the authority of the Senate it would be inconsistent with the democratic process if the Senate were to reject legislation which has been endorsed by the people. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion which the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Murphy) has placed before the Senate. [More…]
It has been put to us on occasions that members of the Democratic Labor Party should remain here when others are away because we have a duty to keep the House. [More…]
So, the position is that the Democratic Labor Party will support the proposal for the new hours. [More…]
-The announcement by Senator McManus that the Democratic Labor Party will support the Australian Labor Party in this move obviously will produce the result that the hours proposed will be those that we will sit. [More…]
It appears to me that there are many reasons why one could predict that these sitting hours which are proposed and agreed to by the Democratic Labor Party will be very inappropriate for our operation. [More…]
Perhaps he proposes that the Senate sit in the evening, and perhaps the Democratic Labor Party will support that. [More…]
We are to talk about the new development of parliamentary procedures in the democratic concept. [More…]
We shall discuss this need in regard to not only the plenary sessions but also committees by which we can draw knowledge from the executive of our democratic processes. [More…]
As we of the Australian Democratic Labor Party are supporting this proposition, I want to make it quite clear that whether such a suggestion is founded or unfounded, that is not the consideration that is persuading us. [More…]
For those reasons the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the motion. [More…]
Let me suggest some consequences which will flow from this decision, because I understand that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is prepared to support this motion. [More…]
They know as well as I do that the moment the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party have spoken, that is it, but Opposition senators keep on talking because they have got to talk. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the motion. [More…]
Senator Greenwood said earlier that he would prefer that we should not mention amalgamation; but we will come to that and he will be advocating then, according to amendments that have been circulated, that there should be the most rigorous democratic procedures involved in deciding whether members of one union should amalgamate with members of another union. [More…]
I am not sure about this, but I think it was suggested last year that some who had been appointed had been members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party does not oppose this Bill. [More…]
We have had support from Opposition members and from members of the Democratic Labor Party, and I expected this Bill not only to be received very favourably in the Senate but also to be given a speedy passage. [More…]
That view is shared by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I indicated on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party that we were supporting that amendment moved by Senator Greenwood, and I indicated at that point many of the reasons which persuade us to the course of action which I have announced on behalf of the Party. [More…]
That is the basis of the attitude which is taken by the Democratic Labor Party and by the official Opposition in relation to the Trade Practices Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party, of course, sees a need for the introduction of legislation in the field of trade practices, in the field of unfair commercial dealings, in the field of mergers and in relation to all of those matters which are covered by the provisions of the Bill now before the chamber. [More…]
Therefore if we have sought to delay for some months this measure which we are discussing it is because it is the type of measure, perhaps above all measures which have been introduced in the Senate in recent times, which would attract such an attitude as has now been stated by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Today on behalf of Senator Little of the Democratic Labor Party I gave notice of a motion to introduce a Bill to amend the National Health Act. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party was not identified with the previous Government and it is not identified with this Government. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party always tries to act with a degree of prudence, restraint and wisdom. [More…]
If the Government does not choose to do that I am sure that in the intervening few months the Democratic Labor Party and the official Oppositionthe Liberal Party and Country Party- will discover things in this Bill which should be altered, amended, abandoned or improved. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party appeals to the Government to see the wisdom of the suggested deferment of this legislation until early next year. [More…]
I am sure also that the commercial community and the consuming community of Australia will see the wisdom of the course and, when the Bill comes back for consideration, will see that the best course, as suggested by the Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party and the Country Party, is adopted. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment moved by Senator Greenwood. [More…]
I understand that one member of the Democratic Labor Party has on the notice paper a motion on the Middle East war which may be debated this afternoon; and although this is a specific matter, if there is anything on which I can give information at that stage with the permission of the President I will certainly do so. [More…]
And the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
When the Leader of the Government and the leaders of the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party, take this matter into consideration on the floor of the Senate they should examine where the joint meeting should be held, under what Standing Orders it should be held and who is to be responsible for presiding over and the conduct of such an assembly, [More…]
In order to overcome the objection of Senator James McClelland to this amendment, it is the intention of the Democratic Labor Party to suggest to the Opposition that it includes in its amendment after the word ‘organisation’ the words ‘or eligible to be a member’. [More…]
I am now in a position to say that the Government will accept the Australian Democratic Labor Party’s amendment. [More…]
As I have said, the Government will accept the amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It appears from the fact that the Government will accept the Australian Democratic Labor Party’s amendment that we may expect there to be 10 judges. [More…]
In this case the Democratic Labor Party has decided to vote for the extra 2 judges on the grounds that in our opinion the case for them is unanswerable. [More…]
However, in this case as a matter of principle the Democratic Labor Party believes that there is a good case for adding 2 judges to the number. [More…]
I hate to disappoint Senator Wright, but the Australian Democratic Labor Party has no intention of supporting this amendment. [More…]
From the time of the split between the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party he was State treasurer of the DLP. [More…]
I acknowledge, from what the Democratic Labor Party has said, that the Opposition will not succeed in this amendment, but I think it is proper to say that the Opposition views with concern clause 54. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party is apportioning blame because in its motion it is saying that it was the Arabs who caused the war. [More…]
The motion which was moved by Senator Kane on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party reflected the position that existed some weeks ago. [More…]
This is why we prefer the terms of the amendment we have moved to the Government’s amendment rather than the terms of the motion moved a fortnight ago by the Australian Democratic Labor Party which does apportion blame although at the time the motion was moved that may have been fair enough. [More…]
The Israeli Government claims- this is the purport of the amendments proposed to us tonight by the Democratic Labor Party and by the Liberal Party- that there ought to be direct negotiations between Israel and the contending Arab powers. [More…]
-That is in fact what the Democratic Labor Party’s motion says. [More…]
I revert to the opening sentences of the resolution moved on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to prove that we in no way have attempted to apportion blame. [More…]
No doubt this could be checked by the United Nations although the Australian Democratic Labor Party can only reiterate the reports that have appeared in the newspapers, although they seem to be authentic reports. [More…]
I believe that the proposition which the Democratic Labor Party has placed before the Senate is a real proposition. [More…]
Was there ever a bigger scandal in regard to democracy than to allege that the amalgamation was democratic when only about 1 7 per cent of the members voted? [More…]
For that reason I say that when we have people such as Sharkey and others clearly setting out what they are going for, namely, amalgamation and then rank and file control of a sort- not true rank and file control, not true democratic control; but control through the shop steward organisations- we are in for trouble in this country. [More…]
Even members of the Democratic Labor Party have been known to be members of trade unions. [More…]
The Liberal Party and the Country Party- as well as the Democratic Labor Party- have a vested interest in creating and maintaining industrial turmoil in Australia for the very reason that their re-election as a government could depend greatly upon there being chaos in industrial affairs. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party has given this matter a great deal of attention and investigation, and certain facts have been presented to it on behalf of those who are affected by the provisions of the Bill. [More…]
For those reasons and because we think it is highly undesirable that one area of Australia, because it happens to come under Commonwealth jurisdiction and finds itself exempt from some other constitutional requirement, should be able to have a discriminatory administrative policy in this respect, the Australian Democratic Labor Party will oppose the legislation and vote against it. [More…]
For those reasons the Democratic Labor Party will oppose the Bill and will support the attitude taken by the official Opposition. [More…]
At least this does point up something of the ecumenical and democratic nature of the Committee as a whole. [More…]
Senator McMANUS (Victoria- Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party)- Mr Acting Deputy President, have I a right to comment? [More…]
One would have thought that it was rather late for the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator McManus, to be complaining about any parliamentary committee inquiring into dual nationality. [More…]
I was recently in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. [More…]
Do they believe that we should not have a trade agreement with the German Democratic Republic? [More…]
There is the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
Supporters of the previous Government who now form the Opposition parties- that is the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party- sought to isolate us from that very important evolution which was taking place in the largest country in Asia. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will vote for the second reading of this Bill and we intend to do all we can to ensure that a Commission is established. [More…]
While there has been a Democratic Labor Party it has voted for every measure which offered progress for education. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is not even represented on the Committee. [More…]
Did he note the view of the New South Wales convener of the Australia Party, Mr J. Fraser, that the proposals of the Minister were frighteningly thoughtless and completely alien to democratic principles? [More…]
I think that we all ought to be co-operating, in the national interest and in the interests of preserving the democratic process, to find some way of ensuring that elections can be conducted without this enormous price factor entering into them. [More…]
It will probably be the chief democratic Parliament of the southern hemisphere for the next 2 to 5 centuries. [More…]
I understand that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has a further amendment which virtually states this. [More…]
There is a choice for this Senate in terms of the Democratic Labor Party amendment which goes to the root of further objections of some of the bodies which were here. [More…]
Having said that, I note that the Opposition is not opposing the second reading of the Bill but both Senator Rae, leading in this chamber on behalf of the Liberal Party, and Senator McManus, representing the Democratic Labor Party, indicated during the course of their remarks that they intend proposing certain amendments in the Bill at the Committee stage. [More…]
However, as I have said, spokesmen for all 3 Opposition parties- the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party- have expressed newfound support for the principle of the establishment of a Schools Commission. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party sits as a cross-bench party. [More…]
I can say on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party that we do not propose to allow ourselves as a party to be dragooned into taking this tremendous responsibility and making these tremendous, far reaching and sometimes historic decisions unless we have adequate opportunity, a proper opportunity, to seek such advice of a technical nature as we have to get from outside from those who can advise us on the legislation on which we are asked to pass a final judgment. [More…]
Therefore, the attitude of the Senate over the last few years when the Australian Labor Party was in Opposition, the Liberal and Country parties were in Government and members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party were sitting where they are now, has been to undertake intense examination of the legislative and administrative processes of government. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party will not support the Representation Bill. [More…]
For that reason the Democratic Labor Party will not vote for this proposal to alter the basis upon which the future numbers in the Senate may depend. [More…]
At that time the Democratic Labor Party voted with the Opposition to disallow the ordinance. [More…]
However, I am pleased to say that after careful thought the Democratic Labor Party saw fit to vote with us on the next occasion when the ordinance was before us. [More…]
There are many people in the Northern Territory who are thankful that the Democratic Labor Party did support the Government on that occasion. [More…]
In dealing with the whole of this program, as the Deputy Leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Byrne, so thoughtfully put to us this afternoon, we stand as the chamber that will insist upon a proper and thoughtful review of this impulsive and thoughtless program that the Government is completely incompetent to manage. [More…]
Having revealed the primitive, immature, political device whereby Gough should have 2, 3 or 4 territorial accretions in this place to overcome the democratic majority which has been established in this place by an electoral vote, let us examine the reconciliation which can be made between this proposal and fundamental constitutional conceptions. [More…]
There is overwhelming evidence to support the widening of the democratic fabric in the Northern Territory. [More…]
I had spoken to him before and I think that what I did was concurred in by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Is he not proud of the democratic rights of the Caucus when he says it was the Minister who made the change? [More…]
The democratic concept has been raped by the Australian Labor Party, and no other word will satisfy. [More…]
An amendment has been foreshadowed by the learned Deputy Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator Byrne) in which he will ask the Senate to support the holding of a convocation, a convention, to decide how, when, and where a new and permanent parliament house should be built. [More…]
If that amendment is defeated I will consider the foreshadowed amendment of the Deputy Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
This is our democratic procedure but I do wish the Press would exercise responsibility when they report something which occurred in the Parliament, when the impact of it is to do damage to individuals who may be innocent. [More…]
I recall that Senator McManus referred in his speech on the second reading to the amount of time which the Australian Democratic Labor Party had spent in considering this Bill and the questions and proposals relating to the amendments. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment. [More…]
We support the increase in the membership of the Schools Commission to fourteen because we in the Democratic Labor Party intend to move an amendment of our own in regard to the basis of representation. [More…]
I think the Australian Democratic Labor Party’s foreshadowed amendment reflects the more direct nomination. [More…]
I intend to move on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party the following amendment: [More…]
In the 1969 elections and in the elections up to 1972-1 do not say this in a disparaging way- I am certain that she was identified with the Democratic Labor Party, and she had every right to be. [More…]
As a matter of fact, during the election in which Senator Kane was successful I was cruising in my car around the electorate of Lowe and she was handing out Democratic Labor Party how-to-vote cards. [More…]
It is interesting to note the way in which the loss of office deepens and sharpens the democratic principles of honourable senators opposite. [More…]
In a way this is an historic occasion in the Senate because we have heard enunciated a new democratic principle which seems to be that a government should not appoint commissions without making them directly representative, by nomination, of the various groups which will be affected by their decisions. [More…]
-What is the suggestion- that a commission cannot function or that a commission is not democratic unless the Government abrogates its authority to appoint members to such a commission but goes out and asks the various groups to nominate members who are fit to sit on it? [More…]
The government is a government which has been elected in a democratic election and it is entitled to make such decisions. [More…]
Honourable senators opposite can rest assured that we will not be so lacking in political astuteness as to ignore the interests of the various groups for which the Opposition claims to be the democratic spokesmen. [More…]
This body of senators which has now discovered this new democratic principle that all commissions must be chosen from people nominated from various groups did not see fit to adopt that principle when it was setting up the body which is nearest in its functions to the one we are talking about today. [More…]
Despite all the claims that have been made by the Opposition, particularly the Liberal Party and the Democratic Labor Party, that they are moving these amendments in an earnest wish to see the Commission work we, the Government, see the results of the amendments if carried as a complete emasculation of the Schools Commission Bill, as a restriction in ambit on the part of the Minister’s making appointments to the Commission and indeed, if not deliberately calculated to restrict and inhibit the Commission in its workings, certainly they could result in people, brilliantly qualified to contribute to such a commission, not being able to be appointed to the Commission. [More…]
My Party is a small one, as is the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Whilst, by the use of a majority, legislation might be guillotined through more quickly in another chamber than here, from the pure point of democratic process it is the right of the people to have this chamber engage in deliberate debate and give consideration to each piece of legislation that comes before it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the motion. [More…]
I feel bound to say to Senator McManus that as I understand the division, the Democratic Labor Party supported the then Opposition, and the motion was carried. [More…]
I will name 8 Bills- they are of importance to the Government and the people, and some of them vitally affect the democratic process- which have not even been given a second reading, let alone been dealt with in Committee. [More…]
That is not our democratic process. [More…]
Although we believe these rights to be basic to our democratic society, they now receive remarkably little legal protection in Australia. [More…]
The democratic concept that each person shall be entitled to a free and equal vote is denied by the operation of our electoral distribution laws. [More…]
I think it is right that I should make it clear that the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Opposition on these consequential amendments. [More…]
We now lodge our objection and our opposition to the amendment but knowing that the Country Party, the Democratic Labor Party and the Liberal Party will combine to vote against us I do not intend to divide the House. [More…]
Because this is the first of his amendments which deal specifically with the functions of the Commission and because the Australian Democratic Labor Party has indicated that it supports the Opposition on this amendment, it is my intention to call for a division on this amendment. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support it. [More…]
But knowing that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has joined the Australian Country Party and the Liberal Party so that if the Opposition amendment were put to a vote it would be successful, I merely lodge my objection on behalf of the Government to the amendment proposed by Senator Rae. [More…]
Having said that, I say that the Government strongly opposes the proposition put forward by Senator Rae on behalf of the Opposition; but, again, bearing in mind the vote that was taken on the last amendment and what is indicated as the attitude being adopted by the Democratic Labor Party we will not unnecessarily take up the time of the Committee by dividing. [More…]
While recognising the democratic right of people to educate their children in any system we believe that non-government schools should not be established or maintained by the use of public funds. [More…]
Despite knowing the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Country Party and the Liberal Party of Australia and recognising that the Government does not have the numbers in this place, we cannot accept the amendment. [More…]
We of the Democratic Labor Party feel that in all circumstances opposition is warranted and therefore we support the stand which has been expressed by the honourable senator. [More…]
The Government cannot accept the proposition put forward by Senator Rae and which obviously now has the support of the Democratic Labor Party because this proposal of the Government, and the opposition to it by Senator Rae, relate to the very structure of the Commission, a matter which we debated at length last week and again yesterday. [More…]
I assume that the Australian Democratic Labor Party intends to support the Liberal Party on this matter. [More…]
It is, in the Committee’s opinion, more in accord with democratic principle and the developments since Federation that it should be sufficient to obtain separate majorities in at least one half of the number of States. [More…]
The Committee’s proposal would not disturb the Federal fabric of the Constitution, inherent in section 128, but its proposal would serve to lay more emphasis on Constitutional change by the democratic process of majority vote than there at present exists. [More…]
I believe that this change will bring the constitutional provisions more into accord with the spirit of the founders in 1901; more into accord with today’s mood of national awareness; and more into accord with democratic principles and processes. [More…]
This Bill will join the 3 proposals for alteration of the Constitution at present before the Senatethe proposals for simultaneous elections of the Senate and the House of Representatives, for democratic electorates, and for powers in relation to local government finances. [More…]
We believe that the 2 changes to section 128 of the Constitution contained in this Bill will put referendums on a more democratic basis and make it more possible for the Constitution to reflect more accurately, in contemporary terms, the spirit and the fact of Australia as one united nation. [More…]
Of course the suggestion that they ought to be set up in little organisations like the Australian Democratic Labor Party and other small groups is quite ludicrous. [More…]
I do not want to transgress by referring to what is contained in that Bill, but I simply say what a lot of humbug it is because for 23 years under a democratic government we did not need such legislation; for 23 years there was no call for it. [More…]
Our rights were never impugned because we had a democratic government. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the States Grants (Capital Assistance) Bill 1973. [More…]
Within these terms the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill and will assist its passage through the Senate. [More…]
For our part the Democratic Labor Party has attempted for years to have substantial increases made in child endowment. [More…]
If public submissions are sought from interested bodies, I would indicate at this stage that if the Democratic Labor Party is invited to make a submission and if it is appropriate to do it or if in response to a request we are permitted to do so, we will make a submission to this body on the need for adequate child endowment as one of the most practical, one of the easiest and one of the most justifiable ways of assisting young families in the community. [More…]
With those observations I indicate that the Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the Bill. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party will support this Bill. [More…]
This Bill makes provision for these things, and for that reason the Australian Democratic Labor Party supports it. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the Student Assistance Bill. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party proposes to support the amendment. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party joins with other Parties in this motion commemorating the service of John Dedman to his country and expressing our sympahty to his relatives. [More…]
I see it in the basis of the referendums proposed for next year; and, again, if one refers to the unfairness of what Labor is proposing, one must say that one of the Bills that we have before us concerning the referendums proposed for next May refers to a question that will be asked relating to democratic government. [More…]
I say to the honourable senator that I do not suppose there is any group in the Parliament which makes a more positive or a more continuing contribution to the functioning of this chamber than the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has been particularly interested in the question of foreign ownership and control and was so interested prior to the interest manifested by any other group in this Parliament. [More…]
Apart from some rather vaguely drawn and not altogether satisfactorily operated guidelines which were laid down firstly by a LiberalCountry Party Government and then by Mr Gorton, the first positive contribution was made by the Democratic Labor Party which put to this chamber the necessity for a national investigation of the maintenance of Australian ownership and control, of the buy back the farm theory and of the way in which we could attract Australian investment to national development. [More…]
Senator Durack could not even restrain himself from reflecting on the honesty of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in proposing that a referendum should be held to give power over incomes to the Commonwealth Parliament. [More…]
It is a democratic process, a broadening of consultation in an important field. [More…]
When I listened to my friend Senator Wheeldon upholding the right of the Australian Democratic Labor Party not to be criticised and when I tried to recall to mind 95 per cent of the speeches which Senator Wheeldon makes in which he trenchantly criticises the DLP, I wondered, when he was defending the DLP, what was the catch. [More…]
There was a recent wail from the Democratic Labor Party that we were introducing legislation at such a rate that its members did not have an opportunity to do it justice. [More…]
I had hoped that Democratic Labor Party senators would agree with it also, but this hope has been in vain. [More…]
Perhaps no Party has shown a greater concern about this type of operation than has the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I present this proposition on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party: There is this national concern. [More…]
For these reasons, the Democratic Labor Party having considered the matter very seriously, will propose an amendment to each Bill. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party was in the forefront of the activity to have the whole question of foreign ownership and control of Australian assets considered by this Parliament. [More…]
It is for that reason that the Democratic Labor Party feels that the Bills should be considered at leisure and that the most expert advice that is available should be available to the Senate so that the Bills can be examined, firstly, against the propositions which were presented to the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Ownership and Control. [More…]
I believe the Democratic Labor Party senators are genuine in their attitude. [More…]
We all agree that the sensible thing to do is to follow the lead of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in the amendment that it proposes to move and to let the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Ownership and Control have a really good look at this matter. [More…]
I think the Democratic Labor Party has proposed a very sensible amendment. [More…]
I take this opportunity to point out that it is in direct contrast to the attitude adopted by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is true that there have been some misunderstandings about the intention of the Government in enlarging the activities of the Australian Industry Development Corporation but at least the Democratic Labor Party has been prepared to discuss rationally with the Minister for Secondary Industry, Dr J. F. Cairns, the whole question of what we intend to do. [More…]
For that reason we on this side of the House accept the amendment which has been moved by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
However, the Government accepts the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Liberal Party Opposition- my Country Party colleagues, my colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party and the Independents will bring their own attention and minds to this problem- has a particular interest in what we call the field of temporary relief and difficulty in assistance because the Commission, as was properly said by Sir John, has charged itself with long term goals, long term considerations and long term interests. [More…]
It underlines the ignorance of the consultation and negotiation system and even questions the democratic right of Australians to express their point of view to the Government they have elected. [More…]
I believe that we have reached the stage in this country when the stranglehold of the Executive through Cabinet and the stranglehold of the bureaucracy as permitted by Cabinet constitute a grave danger to the democratic future of this country. [More…]
But some time ago the Prime Minister said, in short: ‘Under a Labor Government the Industry Development Corporation will be used for the democratic socialist purposes I outlined in my policy speech. ‘ [More…]
So he is committed to what he calls ‘democratic socialism’ which has dawned in the United Kingdom and has brought Great Britain to her knees. [More…]
When Caucus, in a truly democratic manner, changes something, what does that paper do? [More…]
I think the Labor Party has demonstrated that it is democratic in relation to this matter because Caucus is not prepared to make a decision if it thinks its Ministry is not correct. [More…]
I was also pleased to hear Senator Wood refer to that august body of the Parliamentary Labor Party known as Caucus as a truly democratic organisation. [More…]
I ask: In view of the importance of ascertaining and publishing the true facts for proper assessment by the Parliament and by the Australian people, will the Federal Government produce as a matter of some urgency a White Paper or a considered statement in particular, clarifying the repeated allegations that the Allende Government in the latter part of its period of office had abandoned democratic processes, the basis of its election, and was imposing dictatorial and totalitarian methods upon the Chilean people. [More…]
It may be necessary to appoint someone to conduct a marriage between the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The mere recital of the short titles of the 4 Bills- the first concerns simultaneous elections, the second concerns so-called democratic elections, the third concerns local government bodies and the fourth concerns the mode of altering the Constitutionwould indicate to anybody with the slightest acquaintance with the Constitution the variety of considerations that these Bills will evoke in debate as to whether they are appropriate matters to be put to a referendum. [More…]
On that occasion the motion was passed because the Australian Democratic Labor Party joined with the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
It is quite democratic that this be done. [More…]
It seems to me to be perfectly sensible and democratic. [More…]
And then the Democratic Labor Party took a hand in it- and of that I will say nothing. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote against these Bills. [More…]
In a number of seats the Australian Democratic Labor Party has quite sizable minorities but it does not get one member in the House of Representatives. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party is opposed to the Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill. [More…]
Amendments were moved by Senator Rae on behalf of the Opposition and by Senator McManus on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
By a combination of weight of numbers exercised by the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party, the amendments were forced through. [More…]
Did not members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party say when the Government was elected to office that they would not be obstreperous and that they would see that the legislation - [More…]
Is Senator Rae talking about his amendment or the amendment moved by the Australian Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
I can only conclude from the fact that there was no repetition of this threat this afternoon that the Opposition and perhaps the Australian Democratic Labor Party are in headlong retreat from the barricades which they were prepared to man last week and that they are attempting to cover this retreat with a torrent of words about alleged broken promises. [More…]
It is not prepared to face the judgment of the voters of Australia for depriving the needy schools of $700m in order that the privileged schools should continue to get the favoured treatment which they have come to expect from the Opposition- the Liberal and Country Party and Democratic Labor Party members of this place. [More…]
It is not a question, as Senator McManus said this afternoon when he spoke on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, of whether the credibility of the Prime Minister or the Minister for Education (Mr Beazley) is at stake. [More…]
Opposition voted against, including members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
For the first 10 years after that policy was enunciated the Australian Labor Party bitterly and with bigotry, because of its hatred of the Democratic Labor Party which it identified with a considerable section of the nongovernment schools, namely, the Roman Catholic schools, fought against any assistance for the non-government schools. [More…]
We are debating an amendment which has been moved by the combined Opposition, comprising the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
What are the schools that the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party are fighting for? [More…]
If the Government does that, at least it will be taking the honourable and democratic course. [More…]
The Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party fully support the implementation of the Karmel recommendations in this Bill. [More…]
It should not be forgotten that every honourable senator in this chamber is as entitled to his place under our representative democratic system as is every member of the House of Representatives. [More…]
Yet he does not recall that it was the people that his Party was going to marry- the Democratic Labor Party- which saw fit to support the Government on 11 October. [More…]
He finally succeeded in driving out even the 4 members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That is the reason which lies behind the decision which the Australian Democratic Labor Party has made to defer certain Bills. [More…]
I wish to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the 2 Bills before the Senate. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will not oppose the legislation. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party on the occasion that the original Trade Practices Bill was before the Senate thought fit and proper that it should receive adequate consideration. [More…]
It is for that reason that the Australian Democratic Labor Party welcomes the creation of this Law Reform Commission at the hands of the Commonwealth Government. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party will support the two Bills that are before the Senate at the moment. [More…]
As the foreshadowed amendment represents an expression of opinion- quite a rational opinion although I do not think it will be possible to carry it out in exact detail- the Democratic Labor Party will support it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party does not join in some of the propositions put forward but we think that the general principles of these Bills are good and will support them. [More…]
All sorts of other reasons have been advanced over a lengthy period throughout the great civilisations and into our own, but I think that it has been left to the honourable senator from Tasmania to advance the reasons that the people will be tormented and their attention distracted if they are allowed to participate in the democratic process. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party is prepared to support this Bill. [More…]
The Liberal Party received only 32 per cent of the vote, the Country Party 9.4 per cent and the Democratic Labor Party 5.25 per cent. [More…]
It is only the Liberal Party senators plus the Country Party senators plus the Democratic Labor Party senators that stand between the exercising of arbitrary centralist socialist power in Canberra and the freedoms of the Australian people’. [More…]
I think it can be said to the credit of the Labor Party that, under its democratic system, when Ministers make a decision the Labor Caucus can actually change the decision of the Ministers. [More…]
If the Labor Caucus can make this change in this democratic way, there is no reason why this Senate, which is duly elected by the people of this country- by the same people who vote for the other House- cannot, in the same democratic way as Caucus, change the decision of the Ministers. [More…]
I think the Australian Democratic Labor Party moved in connection with that. [More…]
I rise to indicate that the Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote for the Bills now before the Senate and to say that I, like Senator Jessop, today received a deputation from the AlburyWodonga Growth Centre Land Owners Association. [More…]
The Austraiian Democratic Labor Party believes that the present voluntary scheme, whatever its weaknesses, enjoys several substantial advantages. [More…]
In those circumstances the Democratic Labor Party will go along with the wishes of the Government except in one respect. [More…]
I am pleased to note that the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party will support the 2 amendments which are now the subject of discussion. [More…]
Having outlined the case for the Government, having listened to the arguments proposed and having heard with pleasure the remarks that have come from the Leader of the Country Party in the Senate and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) on this subject I now suggest that the Committee determine its attitude to these first 2 proposed amendments. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment moved by Senator Rae in relation to this matter. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the amendments. [More…]
I am attracted to the general Bill which has been put forward by Senator Little of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Perhaps I can refer to my friend Senator Little of the Democratic Labor Party, although I do not wish to refer to the DLP regularly. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has not talked about who is right or who is wrong. [More…]
If the Government will not tell them what it is, the Democratic Labor Party is always there with the truth to explain it to the people. [More…]
But what we in the Democratic Labor Party object to more than anything else is this philosophy that a doctor is interested only in money. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will not oppose the amendments, which we all know are part of a package. [More…]
So I say once again that as far as the Democratic Labor Party is concerned this is only an episode in the fight. [More…]
I am delighted to know that the arrangements now requested by the Government are not opposed by the Australian Country Party or the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party, together with the other parties in Opposition, supports the Bill. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party has not had that opportunity. [More…]
The statement that what has happened has been disgraceful reflects upon the Australian Democratic Labor Party of which I am Leader. [More…]
He came to the Senate from active association with various Western Australian rural organisations and was Vice-President of the Country Democratic League from 1956 to 1957 and its General President from 1957 to 1962. [More…]
When I came into politics Edgar Prowse was Leader of the Country and Democratic League in Western Australia. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party desires to be associated with this tribute to our previous Chairman of Committees, Edgar Prowse. [More…]
by leave- On behalf of the Democratic Labor Party I offer our congratulations to Senator Webster. [More…]
-The members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party desire to be associated with the motion of condolence, and in a particular way I personally desire to express my sympathy to Mrs Cameron and the members of Dr Cameron’s family in their very great loss. [More…]
On my own behalf and on behalf of the Democratic Labor Party, I join in this motion of condolence to Mrs Cameron and the members of her family. [More…]
That the Select Committee consist of seven Senators, three to be nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate and four other Senators, two to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, and one to be nominated by the Leader of the Australian Country Party in the Senate. [More…]
The Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party will know that Mr Bowen has been negotiating with the unions on these matters for some considerable time. [More…]
I would suggest to the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party that the type of question he has asked will only exacerbate the many problems confronting Mr Bowen at the present time. [More…]
I can inform the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party that my Department is preparing a directory of film production facilities in Australia for distribution abroad to foreign owned companies in the hope that they will be producing in Australia this year. [More…]
Are not these proposals urged by the Fabian Society precisely the same as those provided for under the Democratic Labor Party’s Health Bill? [More…]
Will the Minister now study the Democratic Labor Party’s Bill carefully in order, to use the words of the Secretary of the Fabian Society, ‘to reduce the inequalities and provide better health insurance’? [More…]
For the same reason we have recognised the Government of North Vietnam- the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the effective government of at least half of divided Vietnam. [More…]
We have recognised the Government of the German Democratic Republic in East Germany, a sovereign government which has now entered into diplomatic relations with West Germany, a country with which we have had diplomatic relations for many years. [More…]
It also has to be remembered when one considers the state of Israel that it is one of the very few democracies in the whole of the Middle East, although both Lebanon and Bahrain have quite strong democratic elements within them. [More…]
But it is a most remarkable achievement that Israel, in the height of the present serious troubles in which it finds itself, was able to hold free democratic elections, or at least as free and democratic as any elections can be; that all parties were able to contest that election and that the group from the Israeli Communist Party which is very largely sympathetic with the Arabs won 4 seats in the Israeli Parliament. [More…]
Although on the one hand this certainly is something which is to be welcomed- only a most negative, destructive, homicidal if not suicidal person would be opposed to the relaxation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the U.S.A.- I believe at the same time that all democratic people need to have some thoughts for the future, and perhaps some fears, as to what might be the consequence of this type of detente. [More…]
I believe that while all of us welcome the relaxation in tension between the Soviet Union and the U.S.A., we should be very cautious lest a consequence of such a relaxation could be a division of spoils between 2 super powers with neither of which democratic people have a great deal in common. [More…]
There are many features about the United States which, in some respects, to any democratic person make it one of the most attractive countries in the whole world. [More…]
These are countries with long social democratic traditions. [More…]
Our corresponding party, the Social Democratic Party, in Hungary, Czechoslovakia and other countries of Eastern Europe, is an illegal party. [More…]
Now the Democratic Socialists in France are forced to ask the Communists: ‘What is your position on Solzhenitsyn? [More…]
It is the Democratic Socialist path. [More…]
She was referring to a program marked by remarkable reform in legislation after 23 years of the dead hand of the previous Government being laid upon the people of Australia, aided and abetted by members of the Nationalist Party, as they now call it, and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That is what was done by the Premier of Queensland, who claims to be so democratic in all his actions. [More…]
I simply say to the Australian Democratic Labor Party and other Opposition senators: We talk about this Senate being the House of compromise and the House where ideas are filtered out. [More…]
In the past week the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) has said in Tasmania and Victoria that one of the objects of the Government in the Senate election must be to destroy the small parties, and in particular the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Mr Big says that he will eliminate the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He said that one is to ensure democratic elections in the House of Representatives, but the Government presumes to alter the Constitution to provide the rules for the election of members of the State Houses of Parliament. [More…]
The Bill is designed to enable the people to vote on whether they will have an alteration of their own Constitution to provide for democratic elections for the House of Representatives and democratic elections for each House of Parliament of the States. [More…]
The transfer of power involved is a transfer of power to the people- that there will be democratic elections for each of the Houses of Parliament of the States, that there will be a democratic election for the House of Representatives, that there will not be the possibility of gerrymander, that the oversight - [More…]
The Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers) has made clear that the Opposition rejects the Bill, that it rejects the whole concept of democratic elections by the people for the House of Representatives and for the upper and lower Houses in the States. [More…]
In November last, the House of Representatives passed by absolute majorities the following 4 Constitution Alteration Bills: Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill 1974- passed on 14 November; Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974- passed on 15 November; Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill 1974- passed on 15 November; Constitution Alteration (Mode of Altering the Constitution) Bill 1974- passed on 21 November. [More…]
On 4 December 1973 the Senate referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, the Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill; rejected the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill; rejected the Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill; amended the Constitution Alteration (Mode of Altering the Constitution) Bill, amendments which were rejected by the House of Representatives. [More…]
In accordance with the provisions of section 128 of the Constitution in respect of Constitution Alteration Bills passed in one House- in this instance, the House of Representatives- by an absolute majority on 2 occasions and which already have been rejected, have failed to pass or have been unacceptably amended in the Senate, the Government re-introduces the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill in the Senate so that it can proceed towards a referendum on the matter, a referendum that the Government intends be held concurrently with the next Senate election. [More…]
1 commend to the Senate the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974. [More…]
Any man who opposes or endeavours to delay and obstruct the people having a vote on their own Constitution cannot pretend to call himself democratic. [More…]
We on this side are not saying that this Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill ought to be delayed indefinitely. [More…]
Like the other honourable senators on this side of the Senate who have spoken, I do not intend to be high-pressured by the Government; neither does the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If that is democratic government, all I can say is God help Australia. [More…]
In this case I want to lay it on the line now that my Party is not prepared to be high-pressured into rushing Bills through without proper consideration, without proper opportunity for members of the public even to express their views and without proper consideration in the normal method of our democratic procedure. [More…]
All that the Government is doing is endeavouring to enable the people of Australia at the next Senate election to have a say also on whether they want to alter their own Constitution to provide for democratic elections to be overseen in the ultimate by the High Court of Australia. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party introduced its own referendum proposal in relation to incomes control. [More…]
I tell the Opposition this about this manoeuvre: The Democratic Labor Party senators have erred in foolishly changing their minds because this device of defeating this proposal will not attain their needs. [More…]
I think that the people of Australia are starting to see through what is happening in this chamber, all the manoeuvres, the shabby tricks and the nonsense put over about this proposition, which is simply a democratic one. [More…]
Here all that the Liberal Party, the Country Party or its alliance Party, the Democratic Labor Party, will do is combine, as they did before, to do everything they possibly can to prevent the people of Australia from having their say as soon as can be arranged. [More…]
I invite the attention of honourable senators to the second reading speech I delivered earlier today in presenting the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974, and my second reading speech when I introduced this Bill previously on 20 November 1973. [More…]
Let us see what Opposition senators can think up and let us hear their rationalisations as they justify their endeavours to prevent the matter being put to the people at the next Senate election, which is the most convenient and most inexpensive way of allowing the people of Australia to execise their democratic rights. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment moved by the Opposition, perhaps for reasons different from those which have been given. [More…]
We are operating here as a democratic parliamentary institution. [More…]
When there are signs that a government will take the bit in its teeth and force its views- its minority views- on the majority in this chamber by threats, by bludgeon tactics or by any other method, the Australian Democratic Labor Party in this corner knows where its vote has always been cast in the past with the approval of the people. [More…]
-That is right, there needs to be a discussion between the National Alliance and the Country Party, the Bill has to be taken back to the Liberal Party, or there is a need to ascertain what somebody in the Australian Democratic Labor Party thinks about it. [More…]
I also remind the Senate of what I said when re-introducing the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill yesterday, that I expect the Senate to deal promptly with this and the other 3 Constitution Alteration Bills that first came before this chamber in November last. [More…]
I did not hear all of Senator Greenwood’s remarks on this matter, but I have campaigned in quite a few Senate elections over the past few years and on each occasion I have heard the leaders of the Liberal Party and the Australian Country Party advocating votes for the Liberal Party and the Country Party and the leaders of the Australian Democratic Labor Party advocating votes for the DLP. [More…]
I once appeared on a television program with a member of the Liberal Party, a member of the Australian Country Party and a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A representative of the Liberal Party did not raise any objection to the 2 elections being brought together, but both the Democratic Labor Party representative and the Country Party representative were violently opposed to the suggestion. [More…]
Senator Carrick sits in this chamber and smiles, but he knows as well as I know how the Liberals’ tail has been wagged by the minority in the Country Party and the minority in the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I see no room in the democratic system for a heap of minority parties and for a great deal of instability in government. [More…]
After 30 June we will hear again the wise words that we heard after a previous Senate election when Senator Cole announced that he would be the leader of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator McManus would be the Deputy Leader, and the Whip was yet to come. [More…]
However, we felt that we should refer also to the fact that when the members of the Democratic Labor Party have voted they have borne in mind not only machinery matters but also matters of principle which are affected by resolutions such as this. [More…]
He made it perfectly clear that this proposal has been thought up by the Government in the belief that it will assist it to get rid of the small parties and, in particular, the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The brains trust is sitting back, thinking up all kinds of proposals to get rid of the small parties and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Cant said that if the House of Representatives and Senate elections were held simultaneously it would probably get rid of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But the Democratic Labor Party will face up to elections, whether they are for both Houses or for one House. [More…]
Sam Cohen and Gordon Bryant could not be described as fans of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I do not think its members ought ever talk about democratic representation or about electoral justice because they do not believe in these things. [More…]
It is notorious that, no matter what government is in office, whether a Labor government or a LiberalCountry Party coalition government propped up by the Democratic Labor Party, when there is a by-election for the House of Representatives the people take the opportunity to be critical of whatever government is in office. [More…]
I do not think that that is a terribly good indication of the democratic process. [More…]
Nothing is more certain than that it is a democratic process to go to the people. [More…]
People who have been elected to the Senate at a democratic election do not take their seats until the following July. [More…]
As was pointed out to Senator Lawrie earlier, the Opposition is afraid to let the Government go through the democratic process of asking the people to decide upon these matters at a time when it is most economical to do so, namely, at the time of a general election or the equivalent of a general election. [More…]
After the first message, which concerned the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill, had been read the Leader of the Government sought the suspension of so much of the Standing Orders as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay, to which the Opposition agreed. [More…]
When it came to this place, it was met by the Democratic Labor Party’s Bill for a referendum on prices and incomes. [More…]
I think that the Democratic Labor Party amendment moved by Senator McManus, which is receiving the support of the other Opposition parties- the Liberal Party and the Country Party -should receive the total endorsement of the Senate. [More…]
Although we are taunted by the Democratic Labor Party senators and Senator Withers who say that the Prime Minister ought to make the short trip to Government House and call for a double dissolution, they know in their own hearts who will win if the facts have to be put before the people at an election and if the Prime Minister goes on the hustings and on television in opposition to the Liberal Leader, Mr Snedden. [More…]
We had the smaller tail, the Democratic Labor Party, tagging along behind. [More…]
This leads me to ask: Why is the Democratic Labor Party so concerned now that it should throw out so many challenges to us to go to the people? [More…]
The answer is that ever since the Democratic Labor Party was first represented in this chamber it has been able to hold a gun at the head of the previous Liberal Government. [More…]
In the short time that I have been here the Democratic Labor Party senators always said that the Labor Party would never get into power while the DLP existed. [More…]
Both the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party are so afraid now that in some States they are trying to amalgamate and change their name again. [More…]
1 think the Australian Democratic Labor Party is on about its third change of name now. [More…]
We have been criticised, particularly by the Democratic Labor Party and the Country Partyin particular Senator Webster used to make these criticisms during the last session- with the statement that the pensions percentage of the average wage had slipped since we became a government. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party supports the amendment which has been moved by Senator Greenwood on behalf of the Opposition. [More…]
The Schools Commission has been set up to tackle the great problem of the fundamental things of any democratic nation. [More…]
I also refer the Senate to what I said when re-introducing the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill on 6 March 1974, namely, that I ask the Senate to deal promptly with that and the other 3 Constitution Alteration Bills that first came into this chamber last November. [More…]
One of the subjects of the referendum proposals is the subject of democratic elections. [More…]
The Government is not prepared to hear argument from those who were democratically elected by the people to represent them here. [More…]
What about the democratic rights of members of Parliament? [More…]
We have heard a speaker from the Liberal Party and one from the Democratic Labor Party, and I represent the Country Party- and I understand that there will be no further speakers from the Government side. [More…]
Just over a year ago the people gave to Mr Whitlam and his Party by democratic vote a mandate to govern responsibly. [More…]
The Prime Minister has said that Labor has prepared itself for the great business of making the democratic system work once more. [More…]
If the government of the day wished to be democratic and, on questions upon which the 2 Houses are divided, to take the verdict of the people it is competent for the Government to ask the Governor-General to dissolve the House of Representatives and the Senate and to have an election for the entire membership of both Houses. [More…]
The people of Australia who find it hard to understand the complexities of the election of the Senate, the upper House, should keep in their minds that in every country where there is a democratic system, whether the Westminster system or the Congressional system, in almost every Parliament there are 2 Houses of Parliament. [More…]
I say that it is fortunate for the workings of democracy that now they are able to be elected at a different time, because the role of the Senate which I have just mentioned as an independent body reviewing legislation is aided by that fact- and notwithstanding that it is seen by some as an annoyance and an inconvenience, the way the Senate is functioning is part of democracy and it aids the democratic processes. [More…]
The Opposition senators in this chamber- I will label them together, the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party senators- combined together and had a majority. [More…]
As I understand the sense of the Senate, coming on all sides, vehemently from the Democratic Labor Party and from Senator Wright, and even from the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Senator Greenwood), it is entirely to reject the concept that one must show a breach of duty on the part of the Senate before a failure to pass can be shown. [More…]
That is the democratic process. [More…]
If that is not a fair and democratic process, I have never known one. [More…]
It does not believe in the democratic process of sitting down to discuss, review and revise. [More…]
The representative of the Democratic Labour Party, who will be putting himself to the people in a month or so, in response to my statement that the Government had the right to go to the people to seek the people’s views on whether they wanted the Constitution changed, said: ‘You know you do not have that right at all’. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party finds itself in a slightly different position to both the Government and the Opposition. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party always tries to retain a physical presence in this chamber. [More…]
Mr President, we have heard a great deal about justice and democratic rights over the past weeks. [More…]
That is why when the Government replies I should like to know whether the Government will give an absolute assurance in accordance with the democratic principles propounded by it. [More…]
If the Government is not prepared to give that undertaking let us hear no more talk about the Senate not being democratic in allowing propositions to go to the people. [More…]
Therefore the attitude of the Democratic Labor Party is this: We will support what Senate Withers said the Opposition would propound. [More…]
It is described by its short title as a democratic elections Bill and it purports to be a Bill by which a question will be submitted to the people of Australia by referendum to amend the Constitution whereby it is stated that the members of the House of Representatives and all the parliaments of the States shall be chosen directly and democratically by the people. [More…]
As I say, when one examines the provisions, one finds that it is a misnomer to call this Bill a democratic elections Bill. [More…]
It is far from reality to call the Bill ‘s proposals ‘democratic’ Indeed, the Bill is the antithesis of democracy. [More…]
But it illustrates the trickery of the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) and also the hollowness of his democratic pretentions. [More…]
But it knows that that is not likely to occur and so it introduces a referendum which I suppose it believes will have more chance of being adopted by the people if the Government talks about it being a Bill to guarantee democratic elections. [More…]
And it was a successful frustration of the democratic process, for in the elections of 1950 the Liberal and Country Party team won a majority of the votes, actually 49.7 per cent, but gained only 31 of the 75 seats, whereas Labor polled but 46.5 per cent of the votes yet ‘managed to get 42 of the seats. ‘ [More…]
Fortunately, in this mood they are not likely to fall for the confidence trick that this is a genuine attempt to make elections more democratic. [More…]
They represent proof that the aim of this Bill is not to guarantee democratic elections, as the short title claims. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party is opposed to the Bill. [More…]
In no shape or form can it be called a Democratic Elections Bill because it contains nothing to define a democratic election precisely. [More…]
Countries all over the world are described as democracies, but whether they hold democratic elections in the true sense of that expression is very much an arguable point. [More…]
Merely to call a measure a Democratic Elections Bill does not mean that it attains that very high ideal. [More…]
It is an attempt by the Commonwealth to arrogate power to interfere in the domestic affairs of the States by informing them of the opinion of the Commonwealth and then seeking to make that opinion binding upon them in respect of what constitutes a democratic election. [More…]
The Party that is responsible for this Bill has brought forward various suggestions, in its years out of office when it has resented the fact that it could not win government, as to what would constitute democratic elections. [More…]
The slogan of one vote one value was first mooted when today’s Government was very much rapt in the idea that first past the post voting was one vote one value and democratic. [More…]
It has not proved to be completely and absolutely democratic, any more than any other system that I know of has proved to be absolutely democratic. [More…]
There is nothing in this legislation to suggest that the Labor Party, when in government in the States or the Commonwealth would not again interpret first past the post voting as a democratic system. [More…]
The democratic principle is embodied in the fact that people vote preferentially and mark more than one number on a ballot paper. [More…]
It was not elected democratically at all. [More…]
If one studies the results of the recent British election and if one keeps in mind the very clear enunciation of principle only a few days ago from the Government sponsoring this Bill in the Senate- the Government said it would fight to install a 2-party system of government in this country because it is the only proper way to get an efficient government- one sees the clash between the democratic ideals which the Government has placed in the name of the Bill and the Government’s intentions. [More…]
Yet a party which sets out to obtain a 2-party system of politics, irrespective of the number of people who may want to support other parties, is prepared to come forward with an ambiguous sort of proposal which does not in itself mean anything or does not lay down what is to be the democratic system. [More…]
The proposal merely uses the word ‘democratic’. [More…]
As I have tried to illustrate, there are many systems which could be considered democratic systems. [More…]
The system which I have just enunciated and which has been conducted in one of the greatest democracies in the world- the mother of the parliaments which we have in this country- is a democratic system. [More…]
Yet its system of electing members to the House of Commons is not democratic and cannot be accepted as democratic. [More…]
What purpose is to be served by placing before the people a referendum which merely enunciates that election shall be by a democratic system of voting, when the system is not spelt out so that the people can judge for themselves whether the ideal which is contained in the name of the Bill will be attained? [More…]
I suppose the most democratic form of election is the proportional representation system which ensures that the representation in the parliament will reflect completely the will of all the people who are entitled to vote and which will give the minorities as well as the majorities the right to have voices in the parliament. [More…]
Yet it is recognised in many parts of the world that even this great principle can sometimes stultify a democratic government. [More…]
It is bound to create enormous hostility among the States, which have come together as a cohesive whole for the benefit of the whole nation and which would never have come together if it had been suggested at the time of Federation that the Commonwealth would take unto itself the power to say to the States what it considers to be a democratic system of election. [More…]
The other States have democratic systems also. [More…]
There may be some limitations, there may be some criticisms and there may be some suggested improvements, but by and large Australia is a great democratic nation. [More…]
The States are democratic States. [More…]
Over the years the State governments have changed, and have changed more rapidly than the Australian Government, which shows clearly that the system is sufficiently democratic to allow for the changings of government and to allow for the emergence of new political thought in the form of minority groups, some of which will unquestionably some day become majority groups, just as the Labour Party emerged in the political history of England from a party which struggled for many years before it won one seat in the House of Commons. [More…]
It is impossible to argue this case before the people properly because of the manner in which the Government suggests that it should be done, and that is, to conduct a Senate election- to place before the people the intricacies of democratic elections, the various systems which could be argued for and against- and a referendum campaign in a mere matter of a fortnight. [More…]
The purpose of the Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill is to ensure that the members of the House of Representatives and of the parliaments of the States are chosen directly and democratically by the people. [More…]
If the Government imposes these 2 principles on the people of the Commonwealth, then that is the end of representative and democratic government as we have known it. [More…]
By comparison with the system that operates in New Zealand and the system that operates in the United Kingdom, the Australian democratic system as it is applied to this Federal Parliament is as near perfection as democracy can attain. [More…]
I rise to express my complete opposition to this Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill. [More…]
This Bill, according to its title, will be put to the people as a Bill to ensure democratic elections in Australia. [More…]
To put through a measure under a title of that kind, as a Bill for democratic elections, is purely and simply an attempt to perpetrate a fraud on the electorate. [More…]
It attempts to induce the electorate to believe that somehow or other a democratic system of government will be introduced. [More…]
That seems to me to be an assault on a democratic system. [More…]
Is it not a fact that when, during the last session, the Government introduced legislation to enable the Territories to have Senate representation Senator Withers led the attack which defeated that democratic measure and by so doing deprived the electors of the Territories of the opportunity to have their voices heard in this chamber on matters having a direct effect on their own affairs? [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor Party can speak for themselves. [More…]
Yet we have this calamity howling, this great interest for protection of democratic rights and civil liberties and so on which is always plucked out of the wardrobe when honourable senators on the other side of this place have nothing else to present in their arguments. [More…]
This is from Opposition senators who, when in power, were prepared to gaol young men for their convictions about the war in Vietnam, to deny Australian citizens the right to travel outside their own country, and to implement a whole number of issues which denied the normal democratic liberties which we defend in this country and regard as an inalienable right. [More…]
The Prime Minister is seeking to extend it, and I think I have indicated that in his desire to do this he will be recognised not only by the Australian people but ultimately by historians as a person who was prepared to go to the full extent of the democratic procedures to convince the Australian electorate to change the constitutional provisions relating to powers between the Commonwealth and the States. [More…]
Is it any wonder that the Democratic Labor Party was successful, with the aid of a few odd members of the Liberal Party of Australia and the Australian Country Party, in defeating the referendums for the breaking of the nexus? [More…]
As a matter of fact, the Australian Democratic Labor Party presented a Bill for an incomes referendum at the same time the Government presented a Bill for a prices referendum. [More…]
The attitude of members of the Opposition to the other 4 questions is that they do not intend to provide for democratic elections; they do not intend to give the people of the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory any rights to vote in a referendum; they do not intend to allow local government authorities to come before the Loan Council; and they do not intend to allow any of the things that we believe will bring greater democracy to this country. [More…]
-The Democratic Labor Party has a great deal of sympathy with the objectives that are laid out in this piece of legislation. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has been optimistic only when it has been sure that it would win. [More…]
Opposition senators know in their hearts that unquestionably any government in a democratic country like Australia, whether it is composed of members of the present Government or members of the present Opposition, could do many things if it had additional powers. [More…]
Obviously in a democratic society it is difficult to direct and maintain the flow of materials and, for that matter, capital in the way that one would like to. [More…]
I know that the Government has made a move now- after 12 months of effort, particularly by the Democratic Labor Party, to expose the attitude of the Labor Government to the people it allegedly represents- to make tax deductible interest payments that are made on loans for home building purposes. [More…]
The countries are as follows: Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Byelorussian SSR, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukrainian SSR, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom, Yugoslavia, Zambia. [More…]
Senator McMANUS (Victoria- Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party)- I raise this matter because of incidents in the Senate within the last 2 days. [More…]
It does not notify the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party in the Senate. [More…]
Senator MURPHY (New South WalesLeader of the Government in the Senate)- The Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) has made some reference to what allegedly was said by me about the Governor-General. [More…]
One would think that the appropriate course would be for the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the other Opposition parties to agree to this proposal being put to the people, then to go out and prepare their case and fight it out in public. [More…]
Would a call of the Senate be made to identify the National Liberals, the National Alliance, the National Party of Australia, the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has a particular interest in this matter. [More…]
1 think the Leader of the Opposition (Senator Withers), the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) and I indicated earlier in this sessional period that when this legislation came before the Parliament we would give it a swift passage through the Parliament. [More…]
That motion was not carried but an amendment moved by the Democratic Labor Party that we should sit on Tuesday nights, which the Leader of the Government had not included as part of his motion, was carried. [More…]
I was also concerned to hear Senator McManus speak this morning in the way he did about the lack of communication that exists between the Leader of the Government and the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But my colleague the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) does not enjoy this privilege. [More…]
-Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party) (2.21)- The Democratic Labor Party has already indicated that it will give a speedy passage to benefit Bills, that is, Bills of the social services type which are designed to benefit members of the community. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party time and time again has suggested that this is not the way in which social services should be treated. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party’s attitude to this Bill is what it has been to nearly all other pension Bills. [More…]
The Government will do it only when at last it is forced, as it will be, to take up another plank of the Democratic Labor Party policy and put these pensions in the hands of an independent tribunal to assess what they are worth. [More…]
Senator Little trotted out the Democratic Labor Party’s policy on pensions and suggested that these matters should be referred to an independent tribunal. [More…]
Because that man declared himself as belonging to a political party and exercised his democratic right to stand as a candidate, something which every man of the required age and qualifications is entitled to do in Australia, he was treated in a cavalier manner by the company. [More…]
It surprises me that the colleagues of the Country Party senator from Western Australia allied themselves with the Democratic Labor Party in what may be described as the national disaster alliance and lost votes much more effectively than any other party in the whole of the election. [More…]
In the absence of the Australian Democratic Labor Party my question is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. [More…]
In so doing I was not necessarily speaking for the Australian Democratic Labor Party or expressing the view of my Party. [More…]
-When this debate was interrupted I was conveying to the Senate the attitude of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to the legislation. [More…]
They are not the principles of the Democratic Labor Party and we could not in any circumstances see ourselves associated with a Bill that goes as far as this legislation. [More…]
I had reached a stage in my address on the previous occasion that was virtually a preamble to the statement I have just made, but if my remarks have been misinterpreted as suggesting that the Democratic Labor Party may have some sympathy with the Bill, I point out to the Senate that certainly members of my Party have sympathy with the title of the Bill and with some of the principles that are supposed to be enunciated in it. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party has always set its face very strongly against a preponderence of foreign capital although we have recognised that foreign capital is necessary to develop the enormous resources of this country. [More…]
However, what could be achieved by it is completely opposed to the principles against which the Democratic Labor Party has set its face. [More…]
I understand to my regret that the Australian Democratic Labor Party has not seen fit to support this Bill. [More…]
Although only 5 Opposition senators were present, between them they represented 4 political parties- the Australian Country Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the National Alliance and the National Liberal Party. [More…]
The third question, which is an important question, is the question of victimisation of an employee of this company because he exercised his democratic right to be a member of the Labor Party and to be an ALP candidate for Parliament. [More…]
I hope that everybody who supports the Labor Party and everybody who supports democracy will have a look at Federation Insurance Ltd and see that it is the type of organisation which, no doubt while it pays money to people who prate about democracy and freedom of speech, is prepared to deny a man and his family their livelihood because the man belongs to a legal political organisation and wishes to exercise his democratic rights as a candidate for Parliament. [More…]
Of course, a miserable little organisation like the Country Party in Victoria which is groping and straining to form a national alliance with the Australian Democratic Labor Party and which has no doubt made some approach to the National Liberal Party but which may have been spurned by a man of Senator Hannan ‘s integrity - [More…]
In the same way Senator McManus and Senator Gair were both members of the Australian Labor Party and left it to join the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But we do say this- and we say it without any fear of contradictionthat the donations that have been made to the Australian Labor Party by any large financial institution, whether it is the Myer Emporium or anybody else, are infinitesimal when compared with the donations that have been made to the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the National Alliance. [More…]
Mr President, I think honourable senators, particularly those of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, were well aware of the facts of the position yesterday, that the honourable senator had indicated that he had accepted the appointment. [More…]
If what the honourable senator says is the constitutional position then I think that if anybody is going to sue Senator Gair for the 100 I am pretty sure from which corner it will come; it will come from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
-The Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) has made a number of wild statements. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, which continually has drawn attention to this steady reduction in our defence forces, associates itself with the motion. [More…]
Listening to Senator McManus of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, who has been railing at us very severely over the last quarter of an hour, and to some Liberal senators- not all of them- we go right back to the cold war situation. [More…]
Mr Gair has occupied a Senate seat since 1965 and has been Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Labor Party since that year. [More…]
Senator Gair has been a member of the Senate representing Queensland since 1965 when he also became Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Tensions have arisen and certain honourable senators have understandably been upset because of suggestions that the founder of the Australian Democratic Labor Party would be mixed up in something discreditable. [More…]
The program was opposed by the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party, and they were defeated at the election. [More…]
Despite the pretensions of the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party of looking after the public, this is a measure that they have had before them in substance- this same Billsince September last year. [More…]
Where it is the normal practice of the Government to betray every decent democratic principle by not only guillotining Bills of no importance or little importance but also guillotining Bills which in many cases are of the utmost importance. [More…]
He suggested that great combines and companies can just get on the telephone to leaders in the Liberal Party, the Country Party or the Democratic Labor Party and say: Stop this Bill, or if you cannot stop it, delay it’. [More…]
On such occasions we remember and reflect on the traditional and strong ties we have with France: Our common values, our democratic way of life and our respect for and affinities with the civilisation and cultural heritage that is France. [More…]
I appreciate that this is an extraordinary kind of operation, but the attitude appears to be that this office of strategy and election tactics was justified in the last election when it nobbled an eminent ecclesiastic and that it is justified by its organisation of libel cases against the propaganda of the Democratic Labor Party at election times. [More…]
We have just heard an oration from the Leader of the Democratic Labor Party (Senator McManus) during which he at no time addressed himself to either the motion or the amendment. [More…]
But he had become so disillusioned with Senator McManus and his colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party that he wanted to get out of the Party altogether. [More…]
That is why Mr Gair was anxious to get away from the unseemly politics with which he had to associate himself when he was in the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That is the quality of members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I do not know whether it is the politics of the Democratic Labor Party members to have a private conversation with someone and then to come into the Senate chamber and ventilate what was said. [More…]
One proposal- that of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which I understand has some attractions for honourable senators opposite- would cost an additional $180m at least, which represents nearly a 2 per cent increase in taxation. [More…]
I repeat that the Democratic Labor Party seems to have some vague suggestions about how this can be done. [More…]
I believe that the people are entitled to be disgusted with the Prime Minister who has schemed to gain a majority vote in this Senate in order to reverse the balance of power given by the people in a democratic vote. [More…]
I understand that Senator Gair had tried to persuade Senator Little individually and the members of the Democratic Labor Party collectively of the advantages or disadvantages of their intended vote. [More…]
It will receive the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is because this Parliament is more precious to the people of this nation than any of the little people in here and any of the parties represented that the Democratic Labor Party will go to the people, whatever seems to be the obvious political consequences. [More…]
One can understand the Democratic Labor Party’s concern about this because Senator Gair has certainly affected its position in the Australian political scene; his retirement from this place has been a very heavy blow to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Before that the Democratic Labor Party, of course, was aware of Senator Gair’s position. [More…]
I seem to remember even the Australian Democratic Labor Party protesting against the actions of ITT in Chile. [More…]
As everyone knows, what started originally as a Watergate breaking in has spread across those bounds and has developed into an inquiry into the whole of the undermining of the democratic process by the operations of great corporations. [More…]
It would have been different because a very democratic Bill which now has been rejected would have been passed. [More…]
The history of this matter then takes us to the rejection of the Bills- the clear, constitutional and democratic rejection of that proposed legislation. [More…]
I notice in the Minister’s second reading speech in the other place that he paid the Party to which I belong, the Democratic Labor Party, and the Bill I presented in this chamber a very great compliment because he spent a third of his speech on the introduction of his own Bill in discussing the DLP’s Bill. [More…]
He claimed this of one factor of the medical service, the public hospitals estimated contributions and proved if we take his figures, that in this one aspect he is $30m over the Democratic Labor Party scheme even assuming that all the costs as stated by the Minister were correct; and they are not. [More…]
Well, I suggest that the honourable senator go to the Australian Democratic Labor program and he will find that people on that sort of income- if that were their total family income with 2 children- would pay nothing at all. [More…]
Following the statement made to the Senate last night by the Leader of the Opposition that if the Government did not jump he would push, can the Leader of the Government say whether Senator Withers has now advised him that Senator Withers does not have the numbers to reject the Appropriation Bills because South Australian Liberal senators now realise that a double dissolution will ensure the election of Mr Steele Hall to the Senate and so enable him to set up a power base for the purple Liberal movement on a national basis as was done by the late Senator Cole in 1955 in regard to the Australian Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
In view of those figures, does the Government still persist with the view that the vicious increase in interest rates will deter borrowing and assist in controlling inflation or does the Minister consider that the Australian Democratic Labor Party is right and that higher interest rates encourage the lender, expand credit and aggravate inflation? [More…]
I refer to a public assertion by Senator Kane, the General Secretary of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, that Senator Murphy concealed the fact for many days that an ambassador was sitting in the Senate and the Senate was deprived of valid representation from Queensland. [More…]
I ask Senator Murphy: Is it not a fact that former Senator Gair told Senator Kane, as Secretary of the Democratic Labor Party, that he had accepted the post of ambassador on Friday, 29 March, a week before the Senate resumed on 2 April and before the former Senator came into the Senate? [More…]
-I am aware of the assertion made by Senator Kane on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in today’s Press. [More…]
So before 2 April Senator Kane, the Secretary of the Democratic Labor Party- and I suppose also a party to that Party’s alliance with the Country Party- was aware of the facts. [More…]
-The Australian Country Party adopts a view similar to that of the Liberal Party and the Democratic Labor Party in regard to this matter. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party was formed by people who left the Australian Labor Party because of great principle. [More…]
I want to say on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that we do not want to delay these proceedings. [More…]
Democratic elections, simultaneous elections and the rest of these phoney questions are deliberately put out to deceive the elector when he goes to vote. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will vote against Supply. [More…]
They have made arrangements with the Australia Party that it will direct its preferences any way that the Labor Party asks for the purpose of destroying the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Australian Country Party, the Liberal Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party went to an election in 1972 and they were defeated. [More…]
I personally offered the members of the Democratic Labor Party the assistance of departmental officers in confidence to give them any kind of assistance that they required over the whole of the vacation period. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party has really played a very marginal role in the history of this country. [More…]
The sole object of the Australian Democratic Labor Party is to complete the proceedings of this Parliament and place ourselves before the people. [More…]
-The Australian Democratic Labor Party does. [More…]
I would say merely this: The Democratic Labor Party has as part of its Federal policy, and always has had, that there should be a Federal secretariat to handle the questions of natural disasters in Australia. [More…]
Therefore, we in the Democratic Labor Party have suggested- it has been in our policy for years- that there should be a permanent ongoing secretariat. [More…]
-Senator McAuliffe, this has been in the policy of the Democratic Labor Party and it has been espoused in national policy speeches for some years. [More…]
I feel it necessary for me to do so now because of the statements that have been made by the representative of the Democratic Labor Party, Senator Byrne. [More…]
-On behalf of Senator McManus and the members of the Democratic Labor Party I wish to make a few remarks. [More…]
On behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party I pay a tribute and express our thanks to all the officers of the Senate and to the staff of the Parliament whose constant attention and assiduousness have made the functioning of this institution possible. [More…]
We are pleased to see that our numbers on this side have increased and the Opposition, with its satellites the Democratic Labor Party, has lost the absolute majority which it had in this chamber. [More…]
We are a democratic socialist party in the tradition of democratic socialism or social democracy which is present in government in many parts of the world. [More…]
As a democratic socialist party we are a reforming party- unashamedly so. [More…]
So far as the Senate is concerned we no longer have a situation in which a combination of members of the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party, the National Alliance or whatever else it calls itself, and the Australian Democratic Labor Party can, by sheer numbers, outweigh the will of the Australian people. [More…]
As I have said, those who were part and parcel of the double dissolution arrangement, members of a party that had been represented in this Parliament for nearly 2 decades, namely the Australian Democratic Labor Party, have been annihilated politically. [More…]
This is so far away from the basic attitude of an Australian democratic way that it should be abandoned. [More…]
I have never heard any evidence for that assertion, and I look forward to hearing it in this chamber because whatever we do we must be sure that the democratic institutions and the framework of government in Australia reflect the aspirations of the Australian people and allow the members of this chamber and of the other chamber to act in a way which fulfils the aspirations of the Australian people in the 1970s. [More…]
In Australia the Senate owes its election to the general suffrage, the adult vote, of the people on as wide a democratic basis as the election of the Australian House of Commons, the House of Representatives. [More…]
These great democrats- Mr Whitlam and those whom he cites for his authority- who state that the Senate is trenching upon democratic rights when it interrupts the free flow of mischief by a government within its 3-year term completely falsify the situation because each House goes to the country for a decision by the people. [More…]
I refer to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Free elections are basic to a democratic society. [More…]
Anything else would be a denial of the most fundamental right which a democratic nation allows its citizens. [More…]
It was a product of precisely the same sort of perverted logic which compels the conservative parties to insist that an electoral system- such as that used in Western Australia and under which the votes of some Western Australians have 15 times the value of other Western Australians- is democratic. [More…]
Honourable senators who wish to ask questions are precluded from the opportunity of doing so when they have a constitutional and democratic right to do just that. [More…]
What it amounts to is that this is part of the democratic process. [More…]
You were meeting with him not far from where I was addressing the public and raising the question of the democratic processes of this nation. [More…]
I suppose it was an activity in which the Society was entitled to indulge, lt obviously regards itself as having an interest in party politics and, like so many bodies that purport to be non-party political, it is party political and it was exercising its democratic rights. [More…]
-If I may interpose to answer as a matter of interest those useless and quite irrelevant interjections, at no time between 1949 and 1972 did your Party receive a majority of the primary vote above the Liberal-Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party except in 1954 when your Party ought to have won the election, but that was held on boundaries set by your Party in 1948. [More…]
We hear a lot about our democratic institutions. [More…]
To my mind Australia is not out of step with other democratic brother nations, as the Labor Party would have us believe. [More…]
A democratic State is one where government by the people prevails. [More…]
In modern usage of the words I believe it correct to say a ‘democratic State’ denotes one in which all citizens have equal political rights. [More…]
Most democratic parliamentary institutions throughout the world are more or less patterned on the Westminster system in Great Britain. [More…]
The Labour Party attempted in the Constitutional Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill to mislead the people by suggesting that the referendum proposal to which it referred provided some ability for it to pass through the Parliament the type of legislation that we have in the Commonwealth Electoral Bill (No. [More…]
Free elections are basic to a democratic society. [More…]
Let us have regard to the fact that in other countries in which we have accepted that there are democratic systems- countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom- there are far greater disparities in the sizes of electorates than those which exist in the Commonwealth Parliament at the present time. [More…]
You should not be mentioning anything about Queensland because you will recall that when it looked like there would be an election for half of the Senate, you divided and formed an alliance with the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
If we are to believe the hoary stories of the Opposition if a person born and bred in Sydney or Cairns were to shift to the Northern Territory or to Canberra, he would be denied certain of his democratic rights which he would have had if he had remained in the State of his birth. [More…]
Some members of that unholy alliance between the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which has passed on, and Senator Webster’s party said: ‘Look, we have not got the big battalions like the big parties. [More…]
This is a particularly significant piece of legislation, the consequences of which would be far-reaching upon the structure of this Parliament and therefore on the democratic system of Australia. [More…]
In discussing this simple democratic measure. [More…]
In some ways it was an abuse of the democratic process rather than an attempt to embrace the democratic process. [More…]
Will the Liberal Party senators go to bat in this debate to expound on the virtues of the private health funds, to tell us how efficient and democratic they are in terms of consumer representation, and to tell us what sort of say the members of the funds have in the level of contributions and the level of benefits provided? [More…]
I have in mind the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Italy, Greece, Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, Canada and New Zealand. [More…]
Australia, with pretensions to being a just, modern and democratic society, should be proud to join those nations in providing new health insurance and health care schemes. [More…]
But I think it is disturbing to see how our infant mortality rate compares with other countries, particularly when we are so very much below Sweden, a nasty country with a democratic socialist government and a socialised medical scheme, not a national health insurance scheme such as we are trying to introduce. [More…]
Western Germany- I think it is a social democratic kind of country- believes in efficiency, I think. [More…]
I believe that the many petitions that have been presented in this Senate and in the House of Representatives, signed by hundreds of thousands of people, adequately reflect the public antipathy towards the socialist measures which are being put to the people of Australia by the democratic socialists who sit opposite. [More…]
Although we in the Liberal Party and the Australian Country Party were prepared to go on and debate the Bill that day-in fact, I opened the debate for the Opposition on that day- the Australian Democratic Labor Party which had had no opportunity whatsoever to consider such an important Bill as this and which would certainly, under any circumstances, require close study and attention, moved the adjournment of the debate for a reasonable time for that to be done. [More…]
If 13 December had been an ordinary day in a sessional period, the adjournment of a debate could not conceivably in any circumstances- apart altogether from the special circumstances I mentioned that the Democratic Labor Party and Senator Condon Byrne found themselves in- be a failure to pass. [More…]
This is a Bill of vital importance and it demanded study, which the Democratic Labor Party had every right to make. [More…]
There was one speaker on behalf of the Opposition and one speaker on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
A motion by an honourable senator of the Democratic Labor Party that the debate be adjourned to the first sitting day in 1974 was accepted without division by this Senate, notwithstanding that the AttorneyGeneral (Senator Murphy) indicated that he was opposed to it. [More…]
In response to the amendment, the AttorneyGeneral, Senator Murphy, made a speech to the Senate during the course of which he raised matters of principle which go far beyond the importance or the significance of this Bill and which go right to the heart of the constitutional monarchy, the concept of the constitutional Head of State and therefore to the democratic institution in this country. [More…]
Quite apart from its implications in this Bill, I put it to the Senate that that statement would be a grave one in terms of the democratic structure of this country if it should be correct. [More…]
This demonstrates the tyranny of the kind of left wing socialism that we see here and that seeks to gag the democratic Parliament. [More…]
Therefore, what could be more normal than that on that day, one and a half hours before the Senate was due to rise for the Christmas recess, Senator Byrne of the Australian Democratic Labor Party should move that the debate be adjourned and consideration of the Bill deferred to the first day of sitting in the February session? [More…]
Of course, the Australian Democratic Labor Party was guilty of this last year, too. [More…]
There is a danger to our whole democratic system in Australia if situations arise of the severity of those which were experienced in those bad years. [More…]
In the end, a responsible democratic government has to be able to get the revenue for the purposes of government expenditure. [More…]
The Opposition regards this as important and it is a delight to the Opposition to see this socialist government, social democratic government- call it what we will- beginning to espouse the principles of co-operation and voluntary work across the whole financial and monetary sector in Australia. [More…]
Is it not the obligation of all responsible citizens to collate information about treasonable activities against a legal and democratic government and report it to the appropriate authorities? [More…]
Adding to that expenditure on maintenance, rates and so forth, one could expect the fortunate dwellers in these units to be up for $80 a week; that is, if the exponents of Whitlam democratic socialism are to apply to this project the principles they were trying to force down our throats a night or two ago in respect of postal charges, namely that the user should pay. [More…]
Let it be understood that this Joint Sitting is a last resort, a means provided by the Constitution to enable the popular will- the democratic process- ultimately to prevail over the tactics of blind obstruction. [More…]
If the so-called democratic elections referendum was passed it would allow electorates to be based not on the number of voters but on the number of people. [More…]
What had been a reasonable discretion allowed to the Commissioners became a direction to them to do what is neither reasonable nor democratic. [More…]
It gives to those who sit in this Parliament at this historic Joint Sitting of this Parliament the opportunity to stand up and be counted, to say whether they believe in these democratic principles and, above all, in the supreme principle of one vote one value. [More…]
The proposal was put in propaganda terms to be very democratic because the numbers in electorates would be closer. [More…]
Fortunately the people of Australia were not hoodwinked, even by the name of the referendum proposal which described it as a democratic amendment to the Constitution. [More…]
Equality of political rights is inherent in a truly democratic state. [More…]
Equality of political rights is a matter that must be guaranteed under the law in a democratic society. [More…]
The Labor Party could not care less about the democratic rights of Australian citizens to enjoy equality of representation in this Parliament. [More…]
Free elections are basic to a democratic society. [More…]
The Opposition Parties have undermined the basic democratic principles of elections. [More…]
Having taken the proposal for the Joint Sitting once to the High Court, it has even said it is going to take it there again and so deny the people their democratic rights. [More…]
This Bill gives to this historic Joint Meeting of the Australian Parliament the opportunity to give expression to the democratic principle that a person’s vote is of equal value no matter where he is domiciled and whatever his class, creed or occupation. [More…]
The Bill gives expression to the democratic principles of equal rights for all people, as opposed to the manipulation of the electoral system for the benefit of political parties. [More…]
Its endorsement now by this Joint Session would, we believe, place at risk the very basis of the democratic process which this Parliament is to uphold. [More…]
The Government, both in its attempts to amend the Commonwealth Electoral Act and in its unsuccessful proposals to amend the Commonwealth Constitution, has exhibited a total disregard for the principles of the democratic process. [More…]
In the fourth paragraph, when he was talking about the referendum concerning democratic elections, he said: This represents a fundamental departure from the principle of one vote one value- the only right and proper principle on which to base electoral redistribution. [More…]
They can then service their constituents and not come into this House with a weighted vote which goes against every principle of democratic elections which we hold dear in Australia. [More…]
The combined vote of the Country Party, the Liberal Party and the Democratic Labor Party over Australia, is very much less than 50 per cent of the total. [More…]
In fact of the total votes polled, the Australian Labor Party polled about 250,000 more than the combined votes of the Liberal Party, the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is a most important part of our democratic structure that governments should be elected on the basis of one person one vote. [More…]
In every single case that has been before the United States Supreme Court it has made the same decision- that the democratic concept will not tolerate the gerrymandering of politicians. [More…]
The democratic state has inherent in its concept that all citizens will have an equal voice. [More…]
I believe that every person who believes in the democratic concept will vote for it. [More…]
It has been reelected on a fair and democratic basis and it has been re-elected with a job to do. [More…]
He would wish to be able to denigrate the Senate in carrying out its constitutional function which has just been reinforced by the people of Australia in a fully democratic vote. [More…]
We are regarded as one of the stable nations of the world because all previous governments in this country have respected our democratic institution, our electoral boundaries and our electoral system. [More…]
This is a simple democratic measure. [More…]
Representation of the people in the national Parliament lies at the heart of democratic government. [More…]
There is no obstructionism from the Senate if we are democrats and recognise that the voice of the people can be expressed in 2 chambers each elected on a democratic basis. [More…]
To interpose into the Senate representatives of the Territories is to break the Federal contact and to deny to the States the opportunity through equal electorates to ensure that by an equally democratic base there is a voice which can be put alongside the voice of the people not divided into States as electorates. [More…]
In 1970, the then Leader of the Opposition- the present Prime Minister- tried again, out of a recognition of the pretty fundamental and basic fact that a large number of people in the Northern Territory and in the Australian Capital Territory are without their democratic rights. [More…]
In order to stop the passage of our measures, every action must be invoked to prevent the democratic rights of the people being enacted. [More…]
As the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) said the other day, the real crisis in this country at the moment is the threat to democratic order. [More…]
It cares nothing for democratic reform. [More…]
Are they not really saying that what they are after is domination of a chamber which, for the time being, they see as frustrating them in their attempts to distort completely the democratic processes in our community. [More…]
What utter nonsense it is to hear the honourable member for Canberra and Minister for Manufacturing Industry comment on the Statement of the Prime Minister (Mr Whitlam) that the real crisis is the threat to democratic order. [More…]
I believe that it does not enhance the opportunities for democratic government in this country. [More…]
They have been denied this democratic right for 63 years. [More…]
That Bill will have to go through the normal democratic processes of Government, the media, and public opinion, which finally determines our actions in this place. [More…]
Obviously, despite what their Party thought of the merits of this Bill, the Country Party senators were persuaded by Senator Withers to join his squalid conspiracy against democratic government. [More…]
Of course it has been obstructionist, and it is quite clear that it will continue to be so to the detriment of democratic government in this country. [More…]
If ever there was a Bill which gave people the opportunity to show where they stood on basic democratic matters and on matters of discrimination, this is it. [More…]
We have seen the members of the Opposition come forward with a whole range of rather spurious, irrational, illogical and quite undemocratic propositions and arguments which reflect little credit on their intelligence or their integrity. [More…]
I believe that this Bill merely provides for the anticipated normal progress and development of a democratic society- a society which seeks to avoid discrimination against any section of its people. [More…]
Yet today, in the country which Lord Bryce, I think it was, in 1911 said was the most democratic in the world, we have listened to the representatives of the Liberal Party and the Country Party denouncing the proposal as a parliamentary plot. [More…]
Participation is the very essence of the democratic contract. [More…]
They did this, not because of any democratic principle, but because all they believe in is the gerrymander. [More…]
But, after all, in many respects the members on the Opposition side are quite correct in loathing democratic government. [More…]
Their loathing of democratic government is not just some mere quirk, some mere eccentricity on their part. [More…]
The reason they loathe democratic government is that they know that ultimately with democratic government the obsolete ideas and the selfish interests which they represent in this place will be swept away. [More…]
We support democratic government because we believe that this country should be governed by the people . [More…]
We believe that democratic government is the only form of government which the Australian people are entitled to have. [More…]
Democratic government is a goal for which we shall continue to struggle despite all of the opposition of the moth-eaten, moss-backed reactionaries sitting on the left of the Chairman of this Joint Sitting. [More…]
From 1949 to 1968 when both of those seats were held by the Australian Labor Party the Opposition did not believe in democratic principles. [More…]
The reason has nothing to do with democracy or democratic principles, because if ever there was a bunch of politicians in this country lacking in principle it is those on the other side of the chamber. [More…]
Only a few months ago it supported the legislation but now suddenly we find that the legislation is against all democratic principles. [More…]
There was derisory laughter when Senator James McClelland called for the abolition of the Senate and then said that while it exists it should be democratic. [More…]
By bludgeoning through the Parliament such wide ranging powers, without consultation with the State governments or the industry, in a Bill with such wide ramifications the Government is making a sham of the democratic process. [More…]
This proposal offends the principles of democratic rights which we believe are so precious to a democratic society, and mean so very much to the spirit and the life of this country. [More…]
That is described as blugeoning legislation through this Parliament by the sheer weight of numbers but it is an example of the democratic process working more thoroughly and at greater length than I think it has ever done in this nation. [More…]
But in a country with a democratic system of government- although one has some doubt about this when one has regard to Government policies- this can be achieved only through the recognised process of extensive consultation with the industries involved. [More…]
We believe in the community interest- an interest arrived at in a democratic way. [More…]
I make the point that this is democratic socialism and we are proud of it. [More…]
There is room for both public and private participation in all spheres so long as it is clearly understood that democratic socialism means that the private sphere must work within national indicative planning guidelines. [More…]
All I can say about this matter is that for many hours last night Senator Willesee and I and various others tried to think of the best possible means that we could provide so that not only Mr Ermolenko would have an opportunity of making a free and open decision as to whether he wanted to stay or whether he wanted to leave but also all those concerned would be aware of it Does anybody think that Senator Willesee and I are trying to curry favour with the Democratic Labor Party secretary of the Federated Clerks Union whom we wanted to be present; that we have some debts of gratitude that we have to pay to Mr Grayden, a Liberal Minister in Western Australia? [More…]
In a Senate where, as everyone knows, the numbers are equal, it is rather strange to hear this demand from a meeting of prominent Liberals and, I understand, an Australian Democratic Labor Party secretary of some trade union who has interested himself in the matter. [More…]
It is important for us to judge this kind of legislation in the context of our democratic system of government. [More…]
In this connection I am obliged to point out that Mr Harding is a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party and his imperviousness to evidence may not be unconnected with that fact. [More…]
Is it not the obligation of all responsible citizens to collate information about treasonable activities against a legal and democratic government and report it to the appropriate authorities? [More…]
In such a situation, a situation in effect of continuing civil war, we have indeed to consider whether we can fairly apply our own liberal democratic standards to any of the parties. [More…]
Australia has long recognised the existence of both States and now formally recognises and has relations with both Governments, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in North Vietnam and the Government of the Republic of Vietnam in South Vietnam. [More…]
Those parties, like the Australian Labor Party, are fellow members of the socialist internationale with the Estonian Social Democratic Party in exile. [More…]
I assume that the Opposition does not mean the other Baltic states of Finland, the German Democratic Republic, Poland, Sweden and Denmark. [More…]
In fact, the Social Democratic Parties of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are just as illegal as any nazi or neo-nazi organisation. [More…]
They had been members of the Latvian Social Democratic Party in Riga. [More…]
We have established diplomatic relations with the German Democratic Republic which is the tenth industrial power and a growing power in the world. [More…]
Is it suggested that we should not have diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam? [More…]
It is as wrong as hell in the eyes of” the members of the Australian Labor Party and is to be put down if it is led by a Liberal or a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Did honourable senators listen to the smears that came from the Government benches when it was suggested that an official of the Federated Clerks Union was a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
Does anyone suggest that a free and democratic country- India- in incorporating Goa can offer to the Goanese the potential duress, the potential tyranny, that Russia can offer to the Baltic states? [More…]
Somehow or other, while professing to be democratic socialists, we are, according to the Opposition, really tarred with the communist brush. [More…]
Senator James McClelland just mentioned that the fraternal relationships are the fraternal relationships with fellow socialist parties or as he said, splitting hairs, with socialist democratic parties. [More…]
The policy is being changed over to a relationship with socialist democratic nations, and I cannot think of one of those nations at the present time which do not have concentration camps and which are not sustained by a military dictatorship. [More…]
Everybody in this place was rather surprised to hear the honourable senator refer to many democratic countries, such as Barbados, as being under dictatorship. [More…]
However, at one period he wanted to stay and because he was a Russian people on all sides lined up- the Democratic Labor Party, Country Party members and politicians and the Liberal Party. [More…]
The same articles often appeared at Monash University under the banner of that University’s Australian Democratic Labor Party Club. [More…]
Mr Harding has had a history as a spokesman for the Democratic Labor Party on the Trades and Labor Council in Perth. [More…]
The way in which the members of those organisations purported to give their approval to that amalgamation is, I think, a reflection on the democratic processes. [More…]
The wider the interest of union membership in the affairs of a union and the greater the encouragement which legislation can give to a wider participation by union members in the affairs of that union, the more democratic will be that union, the more representative will be the management of that union and the more responsible in the national interest will be the conduct of the affairs of that union. [More…]
I think that even Senator Greenwood would agree that it is a democratic procedural improvement in the legislation. [More…]
I do not consider that this is a contribution to a democratic way of life. [More…]
What is more democratic in this community than to involve every member of the union in one of the most major decisions he will make in his life as a member of that union? [More…]
I wish that that Party could be realistic and understand that compulsory voting is here and that we will get a far more democratic answer from the community if we are perhaps a little less emphatic about the democratic way in which people can or cannot have the right to vote. [More…]
Certainly something has to be done in Australia to take the democratic way out of the impasse which we are in, in which unions outside the electors’ delegated authority can run this country in very large measure. [More…]
The one method that can be democratically used is to apply the same voting procedures to major union decisions as apply to the election of members of Parliament. [More…]
He cannot argue against the fullest extension of the democratic process that every person should vote in a decision which affects the general community at large. [More…]
When dealing with the subject of the democratic control of organisations our policy stated: [More…]
Therefore I suggest that one of the matters for very deep public consideration is the extent to which that is a proper role for the trade union movement as opposed to the involvement of the democratic system of parliament in that action. [More…]
We have enormous problems of interpretation which in fact multiply the difficulties which the Minister seeks to overcome and which undermine the authority of a union leadership which, when it is appointed, ought to have the respect of the union membership after it is elected in accordance with democratic procedures. [More…]
In our society any move which involves more people in democratic action is a good thing. [More…]
One was from the Liberal Party which at that stage had 2 1 senators; one was from the Australian Country Party which had 5 senators; and one was from the Democratic Labor Party which at that stage had 5 senators. [More…]
After all, both the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party were represented by quite a number of senators in this place, in addition to which the Democratic Labor Party in its own right polled a significant number of votes at the previous Senate election. [More…]
On the previous occasion when similar appointments were made the group that held the balance of power in this place was the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Senator Gair of the Democratic Labor Party was a delegate to the last Constitutional Convention that was held in Sydney. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party also passed a similar motion at its State conference. [More…]
There has been much discussion in recent years about public attitude towards government and whether the democratic system is working. [More…]
By using the refusal of” supply as an expedient political instrument, the Opposition in this Senate for the first time in Australia’s history did more to undermine confidence in Australian democratic institutions than the present level of inflation or unemployment in. [More…]
In that small island of Great Britain we find the Labour Government proposing regional legislaturesnot just administrative bodies, but legislatures that will ‘foster democratic control over the increasingly complex processes of modern government’. [More…]
In its approach to devolution the Government is concerned to foster democratic control over the increasingly complex processes of modem government and to bring government closer to the people. [More…]
This is the main objective- to make a reality of the principle of democratic accountability. [More…]
What these 2 factors coming together have done is to hold out the promise to the few extremists of the Left and of the Right in Australia that they might foresake the great system of responsible democratic government in favour of some extremist solution. [More…]
As I remember the position clearly, the Government of the day, supported by the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, felt that it would like to introduce a certain number of Estimates Committees and, over a period of time, to extend the number of Committees to encompass the whole range of investigation of the Estimates. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party, which I believe then had 3 members, moved for the appointment of another group of committees which were to be different from those proposed by both the Opposition and the Government. [More…]
We then put the question on the establishment of Estimates Committees and the Government and the Democratic Labor Party voted for them. [More…]
The Opposition moved against this motion and it was carried by the then Government with the aid of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
In the danger that is presented we have people in the industrial labour front who say that they would not mind if the capitalistic system were destroyed as long as it was replaced by a democratic socialist alternative. [More…]
Members of the Democratic Labor [More…]
I do not think that it becomes a member from a far distant State which has the protection of the most democratic system of State elections in the whole of Australia to object to a reference to an area about which he knows nothing and which has the worst gerrymander system in Australia. [More…]
To me it seems a strengthening of the democratic process. [More…]
As Mr Hawke says, it wants democratic socialism. [More…]
The first plank in the platform is the democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange. [More…]
Bob Hawke has been asking for democratic socialism and this Government has been after it by indirect means- things such as high inflation, unemployment, tight credit, high interest rates and a lot of industrial disruption. [More…]
Do not tell me that Government senators when they sat on this side of the House did not put up amendments to the Budget, did not take every opportunity to come over to this side and talk to the Democratic Labor Party members who used to sit in this corner to try to get them to support their amendments. [More…]
Is he aware that the Prime Minister, in confirming loyalty to the United Nations, used the words: ‘As head of the first Australian social democratic Government since Australia . [More…]
Is the use of the term ‘Australian social democratic Government’ now the proper way in which to address the present Australian Government? [More…]
I thank my colleague Senator Wheeldon for making some suggestions about various governments which are socialist democratic governments. [More…]
And social democratic governments- the government in Germany, the Labour Government in the United Kingdom and the government in Holland. [More…]
That demonstrates in a nutshell the transfer to the public sector of human resources to further democratic socialism. [More…]
He then laid down the blueprint to change the face of Australia, to use his own words, to that of a democratic socialist country, a country in which the public sector is increased more and more, as is shown by the figures I have given. [More…]
Does anyone really believe that Yugoslavia is a democratic socialist country? [More…]
It is past high time that the Government realised the futility of its pet theory of so-called democratic socialism and got back to some basic business principles- one of which is that one does not spend money before one makes it. [More…]
It is engrossed in attaining its stated objective- the democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange. [More…]
Heavens above, the result has been shown in those countries where democratic socialism has been thought to be the way to Utopia. [More…]
We are debating the Budget which has been presented by the Australian Labor Party or, should we say, the Australian socialist democratic government which we have at the present time. [More…]
The important aspect about the Federal Conference of the Australian Labor Party is that for the whole of this century there has been a great party representing about half of the people- sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less than half- and it has evolved a democratic structure whereby delegates are elected properly from the various States and from trade union organisations to conferences at State level. [More…]
They prefer the open, democratic and well-known method instead of the secret pressure groups which are behind and pushing those opposite and keeping them where they deserve to be, in opposition. [More…]
-Has the Minister for Agriculture seen reports of accusations by the leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Mr McManus, that the Prime Minister is responsible for the present low returns to rural producers? [More…]
The statement to which the honourable senator has referred is a quite irresponsible statement to make, but of course it is typical of many irresponsible statements that were made by Mr McManus when he was in the Senate as a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, and of similar irresponsible statements that were made by members of the Australian Country Party. [More…]
That disaster was reflected in this chamber where we once had a Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It is an area which I suppose will agitate those concerned with the protection of our liberal democratic processes as long as those processes survive. [More…]
I still maintain more than ever that that is the most democratic process and the greatest safeguard for those individuals about whom we are talking who will be concerned with the Commission, and we have not mentioned them a great deal so far. [More…]
That ministerial power over the whole film industry, which is to be supported by this Commission, will give to the Minister the power to use the Australian Film Commission as a weapon of propaganda which is the sort of power that no democratic country which believed in its liberal traditions ought to give to any government. [More…]
This is an horrendous situation cutting the ground from beneath the democratic processes in this country, something which people who are fond of railing against trade unions as the source of all the problems of this country should be worried about. [More…]
It is not a matter of dominating from a democratic point of view. [More…]
A classic example is the way in which throughout the world over many years communists have used freedom of speech, freedom of association and all the democratic traditions under which they can work to undermine democracy and liberty and to establish their own dictatorship. [More…]
Was there included in the 8 Opposition representatives representation’ from the Australian Democratic Labor Party? [More…]
But regardless of the petty attitude of the Opposition in this chamber, which is prepared to wreck the Constitutional Convention rather than have Senator Hall attend in the place of the former Australian Democratic Labor Party representatives who mercifully are no longer represented here, it appears that the Convention could not be held in any event. [More…]
On the one hand it would seem to indicate some sort of Scandinavianisation of Australia whereby the conservative Opposition attempts to outbid the social democratic government in the social services which it has - [More…]
-Senator Withers, with all the erudition which befits the Leader of the Liberal Party in the Senate, said ‘I thought you were a democratic socialist’, which, of course, is the same thing. [More…]
The terms ‘social democrat’ and ‘democratic socialist’ are the same. [More…]
I assure Senator Withers that the words ‘social democrat’ and ‘democratic socialist’ have precisely the same meaning. [More…]
For example, the Social Democratic Party of Sweden is a democratic socialist party. [More…]
-Yes, I do believe in democratic socialism and social democracy. [More…]
This is unprecedented in a democratic country, as ours is supposed to be. [More…]
Traditional individual liberties in democratic countries throughout the world have always provided for the right to refuse to incriminate oneself and that premises occupied are sacrosanct unless a search warrant has been issued. [More…]
But what is failed to be noted is that the representation which was fixed in 1 973 was a representation which was agreed upon by the Government, by the Opposition and by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
That letter- I am sure that that letter must be in the file somewhere- will show that the Labor Party decided and suggested to the Government of the day- the Government accepted the proposalthat there should be 10 members of the House of Representatives and 5 members of the Senate, and that the Senate representation should be 2 Government senators, 2 Opposition Senators, and one senator from the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
As far as the Senate was concerned there would be 3 government senators and there would be a representative of the Liberal Party, the Australian Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It should not be forgotten that the Democratic Labor Party was a Party of 5 senators established in the Senate for approximately 15 years whose individual representatives had polled approximately 1 8 per cent of the vote in each of 2 States and whose national vote approximated 10 per cent. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party was and had long been recognised as an established Party. [More…]
It was constituted by having 3 members of the Liberal Party, 1 member of the Australian Country Party- that is, 4 Government members- 3 members of the Australian Labor Party and 1 member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
He is a member of, the, Opposition, and much more a member of the Opposition that the Democratic Labor, Party ever was while, the Liberal, and Country Parties were in office. [More…]
Senator Wheeldon referred to the Senate,Select Committee on Securities and Exchange and said that the (Democratic Labor Party . [More…]
There is only one reason and it lies in the deliberate policies of the Government which are aimed at shifting massive spending from the private sector to the public sector so that socialism - democratic socialism as the Government calls it- should come to this country. [More…]
I have always suspected that there can be no such thing as democratic socialism because the essence of socialism is that one can have a plan which must not be altered. [More…]
We know that the councils are elected in a democratic fashion. [More…]
This obviously could result in a one-sided approach to the industry and the Government believes it is certainly more consistent with democratic principles to amend the Act to ensure wider consultation. [More…]
I have met the members of the councils who have been elected by the people in a democratic ballot. [More…]
One must have regard to the fact that the Party which he leads in this place was a minority Party and that there was a very vocal group, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, in this chamber. [More…]
I do not want to create the impression here or anywhere else that I would take away the democratic right of people to lobby their elected representatives. [More…]
We know that there is a democratically elected Federal Conference consisting of delegates elected by the Party congress in each State, the Labor Premiers or the Labor Leaders of the Opposition in each State and also now the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Willesee and myself. [More…]
I am reminded by Senator Wriedt that it is probably a far more democratic version of the Federal Council of the Liberal Party. [More…]
They are spread out all over the country in exactly the way one would expect a democratic political party to work. [More…]
If the honourable senator can suggest some other way in which a democratic party should work, we would be interested to know what he has to say. [More…]
We have reached the point where people are saying that the DLP is back- not the Democratic Labor Party but the Depression Labor Party- because I think this Government will be remembered as Australia’s true DLP- the Depression Labor Party. [More…]
What I said was that there should be united action by all democratic countries to see that the sovereignty and integrity of Israel as a State are preserved. [More…]
However, this intended modification to the existing exhaustive preferential voting system is also aimed at allowing electors the maximum degree of choice in exercising their democratic voting rights. [More…]
It is hoped that the new deposit requirements will keep this proliferation of candidates within reasonable proportions, without going so far as to deprive serious intending candidates of their legitimate democratic right to present themselves for election to public office. [More…]
That is what is being done in Victoria, and it promises to be a conflict which ought to arouse the interest and the concern of everybody who desires the preservation of our democratic system. [More…]
All in all I believe that it has been a very valuable and a very notable exercise in our democratic system of government. [More…]
The Minister has already had a very unpleasant shock from the reactions of the island communities and the reservation communities which are freely elected by an ordinary democratic vote. [More…]
That, I suggest, is a completely democratic approach. [More…]
There is no doubt that at that time the Senate would have rejected the removal of the oath or affirmation of allegiance because it was clear from the representatives of the Opposition and of the Australian Democratic Labor Party that they were opposed to this procedure. [More…]
The Government proposed the guillotine and the Democratic Labor Party, which is no longer with us, supported the Government. [More…]
The Opposition opposed what the Government and the Democratic Labor Party had suggested. [More…]
It was the intention of the Opposition and the Democratic Labor Party to oppose the deletion. [More…]
I still do not think that any Australian who is travelling overseas would describe Queensland as the brightest jewel in the democratic structure of Australia and as the most shining example of progressive State governments. [More…]
Has his attention been drawn to the fact that the concluding questions in the questionnaire, Nos 40 and 41, seek the following information: ‘Your last vote- Labor, Liberal, Australia Party, Democratic Labor Party or other’, and ‘Your next vote’, and similar party names are set out? [More…]
The Government opposed that proposal, which we thought was a democratic proposal. [More…]
Senator Baume adopted the very respectable and proper view that it is the democratic right of an elected government to implement its policies. [More…]
But honourable senators can remember occasions upon which there was not a free vote in the Senate and, for instance, the Opposition and the Government might have agreed upon something and we had the opposition of the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Honourable senators will probably recall when the Democratic Labour Party had sufficient senators to move urgency motions. [More…]
1 have given the word of my Government that if a vacancy should arise in the Senate affecting this State, the party to which the late Senator belonged- whether it be the Liberal Party, the Country Party, the Labor Party or even the Democratic Labor Party- would nominate the successor. [More…]
It is surely not unreasonable to describe such an action as an outrage of democracy and a denial of the New South Wales voters’ democratic rights. [More…]
Will they stand up to defend the convention, to defend the agreement between the States, to defend the democratic rights of the New South Wales voters? [More…]
The fact is that we in this country have a basic democratic system for electing members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. [More…]
It was new and was supposed to be democratic. [More…]
While he and his Cabinet contemplate what ought to bc the inconceivable, the Federal Leader of the Opposition (Mr Snedden) should act like the Federal leader he is supposed to be and tell Mr Lewis, firmly and sharply, where his democratic duty lies. [More…]
Why are we so backward on our side in politics in upholding the principle ofthe democratic election of members to Parliament and of this convention which is to continue it? [More…]
Unquestionably over the years there have been developed practices which have prevailed and which need to prevail in the interests of stable and useful democratic government. [More…]
I would think that the issues involved in the question we are discussing this afternoon are fundamental to law and order within a democratic society. [More…]
I think that there are 2 fundamental requirements for the functioning of law and order in a democratic society. [More…]
Both of these cardinal principles of law and order in a democratic society have been repudiated by honourable senators opposite who have so persistently and vociferously down the years postured in this chamber their adherence to law and order. [More…]
It has been accepted essentially by all those people who participate in the democratic system in this country and in other countries in the Commonwealth that, whatever the political background of the person who is appointed to the bench may have been, once he is appointed to the bench he takes with him all the traditions of that bench to which he has been appointed. [More…]
Allowing for all that, one can say that in comparison with other countries we have a relatively democratic system. [More…]
One way in which not only the Constitution but also responsible politicians down the years have attempted to retain some meaning in the democratic process is by the convention or practice, call it what you will, that when a senator vacates his seat, for whatever reason, he will be replaced by a member of the political party to which he belonged. [More…]
1 do not believe that it is any use Senator Wright, Senator Withers, Mr Lewis or anybody else saying that he is entitled to distort the Constitutionthat is what they are doing- or to distort the nature of democratic government in this country because he strongly disagrees with the policy of the Australian Labor Party and the present Government because it is centralist, communist, socialist or whatever else. [More…]
That was one of the things that led to the growth of the Communist Party at the expense of democratic socialists and the growth of the fascist organisations which subsequently destroyed their own country and collaborated with the Germans at the expense of the traditional conservatives. [More…]
The whole of the democratic framework inside that country had been destroyed. [More…]
I believe that if the Liberal and Country Parties believe not just in profits but that there ought to be a democraticsystem and that within that democratic system there ought to be law and order, they have a very clear responsibility to join with the Australian Labor Party in seeing that the democratic system is not only preserved but also extended and that law and order are preserved and extended. [More…]
You do not preserve the democratic system by engaging in shabby tricks and manoeuvres to gain a majority in Parliament to which you were not elected, nor do you gain it by discrediting the judges of the courts of this country who have been appointed in the traditional manner. [More…]
Will they stand up to defend the convention, to defend the agreement between the States, to defend the democratic rights of the New South Wales voters? [More…]
This proposed legislation follows an examination of the methods adopted in other democratic countries which have taken steps to reform their electoral procedures in these areas. [More…]
It has a democratic right to express disagreement if it wishes to do so. [More…]
He has been in the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Nothing could be more democratic in its approach and of more advantage to the Darwin citizens than clauses 44 and 45. [More…]
I cannot understand why democratic Australian Labor Party members of Parliament want the Public Service ministerial control from Canberra in a place where immediate and on the spot decisions must be made. [More…]
It is fortunate that there are many trade union officials who welcome democratic controls and processes. [More…]
Prime Minister during the last few years has proved to be a Prime Minister of hate- hate of having a democratic system in Australia. [More…]
I note firstly that the Kingsville branch of the Australian Democratic Labor Party- hearty congratulations to the Government - [More…]
We see opposite a Party that has totally abrogated the rights of members of a fair and democratic society. [More…]
Is there anything better than a democratic system in which a politician, whether he be Prime Minister Whitlam or the Right Honourable Bill Snedden, can go to a meeting of a party such as DOGS- Defence of Government Schools- or of parents and citizens and stand up on a rostrum and answer questions. [More…]
I remember another example of this double standard attitude when the Democratic Labor Party used to resurrect the idea of Siberian labour camps and relate them to the Labor Party. [More…]
But when we tried, rightly, to relate shots of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies to the Liberal Party and to the Democratic Labor Party, the Australian Broadcasting Control Board reckoned that it was another matter altogether. [More…]
For all our problems, for all the cyncism, most Americans still believe in the democratic system and still look to the ballot box as their means of achieving good government- if people do not trust politicians, they still trust the political system. [More…]
There is little support for any fundamental change in the existing constitutional system or for the overthrow of existing democratic institutions. [More…]
The networks have slowly moved in this direction in recent years, at least in part because of the pressures and lawsuits we of the Democratic National Committee brought to bear in 1970-72, but informal agreements aren’t enough. [More…]
It is my view that that is something which is basic to the structure of a democratic society, and while a democratic society continues individuals will have the opportunity of making these contributions. [More…]
That is the thing that more than any other has caused the breakdown of democratic society in those countries and that could be the result here. [More…]
I do not propose to go through this platform, which is a fairly lengthy document, to set out the Labor Party’s economic and social objectives, but it is common knowledge in this chamber and elsewhere that it has very broad social and economic objectives, and in particular, one objective we find the democratic socialisation of industy, production, distribution and exchange to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation, and so on. [More…]
The Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) referendum was an attempt by the Commonwealth to control the makeup of State Houses of Parliament. [More…]
Again in 1972 he advised the Government and took responsibility for setting up an extended more rational and more democratic system for the funding and development of the arts than had ever been attempted previously. [More…]
A number of unions in Western Australia are on side with the now defunct Democratic Labor Party or make contributions to particular political parties or to particular political candidates. [More…]
We go to the people to find out what they want in the way of a government according to the more democratic standards that are set for a vote for the House of Representatives. [More…]
Once Ministers take the view that they do not have to answer questions, once Ministers take the view that the facts which are relevant to matters of inquiry asked by senators are of no concern to them and that the questions may go begging, we will find that parliamentary procedures and the essence of our democratic system are under an excessive threat. [More…]
If I were to take that statement in the newspaper as my guide I would have expected him to be on my side, but he has a democratic right to change his mind. [More…]
They were well aware of the situation which was developing and went ahead with amalgamation, but since then the Democratic Labor Party has managed to convince the Country and Liberal Parties that it is a good thing to obstruct amalgamation, and they have been obstructing it ever since without any consideration of what the future holds for the trade union movement, or the arbitration system for that matter. [More…]
This should go across the board in a democratic society. [More…]
In closing my remarks let me say that I am opposing this legislation not because I am opposed to the principle of amalgamation of itself whether it be in the union field or in any other field, but because I do not believe that it adds in any way to a democratic form of amalgamation. [More…]
The matter of instituting democratic elections to make decisions about industrial matters will take some time to establish. [More…]
He will know that in the war years a poster used to go out to define the difference between a democratic society and that of the Axis powers- a dictatorship society. [More…]
Government of the day that is formed in the other place, which is the only place that it can be formed, has a minority in the Senate, the will and wishes of the people in the democratic House, if I might use that description quite deliberately, should be respected. [More…]
The problem is strikingly similar to that faced by other social democratic and Labor Parties and it threatens to return the Australian Labor Party to strife-ridden opposition for years to come. [More…]
The greatest safeguard which a democracy has against attacks of this character is an awareness of what is occurring and a willingness, particularly by democratic means, to withstand the challenge which such forces represent. [More…]
On 13 March the Prime Minister wrote to both President Thieu and the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, Mr Trinh, to express the Government’s concern at the continued fighting in South Vietnam. [More…]
While a member of the Croatian Democratic Committee (HDO) he was convicted and sentenced to 9 months’ imprisonment in the A.C.T. [More…]
It will take more than an insurance company to bring down this Government and it will take more than a few telephonic threats from some general manager of an insurance company before I or the Australian Labor Party will abandon the policy which this Part)’ has adopted by democratic decision of its members and which has been endorsed by the people of Australia on 2 occasions within the last 2 years. [More…]
Its immediate consequence must be a communist takeover of South Vietnam snuffing out the hope of freedom and of democratic independence in that country and extending the area of communist control closer to this country. [More…]
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi, Phan Van Dong, is a South Vietnamese. [More…]
We need to strengthen their democratic institutions. [More…]
That Committee was composed of 8 senators- only 3 Labor senators, 3 Liberal senators, one Australian Country Party senator and one Australian Democratic Labor Party senator. [More…]
I am the grandfather of William Leslie Davidson (known as ‘Junior’), the ‘Davidson’ referred to above, and Sir, I appeal to you as part of the democratic system of our State of Queensland. [More…]
Now Senator Bonner tells us that we must work through the system, so this is my attempt to try the democratic system. [More…]
In making the comment about Senator Georges ‘s attendance at Committee hearings I wish to pay particular tribute to the work done and the assistance given to that Committee by both Senator Wriedt and Senator Wheeldon as well as by the other Liberal, Country Party and Democratic Labor Party members of the Committee. [More…]
I ask: Are either of these moves democratic? [More…]
If Labor believes optional preferential voting is so democratic, it begs this question: Why has it not adopted such a system for its own caucus ballots? [More…]
And the reason is clear: The ALP believes a full exhaustive ballot is the only fair and democratic way of determining the choice of its members. [More…]
It ensures that the person elected is preferred by 50 per cent plus one of the electorate, and what can be more democratic than that? [More…]
We believe that certain areas of the Bill which are covered by our proposed amendment are not contributive to a better working of a democratic system. [More…]
The assumption that we must be herded into either the black or the white area, or into whatever area one likes to designate, once again cannot contribute to the effective operation of the democratic theory. [More…]
Those problems present themselves to many important individuals and groups of individuals who have a philosophy and something to project to the community which they believe is worthwhile and can contribute to a democratic society. [More…]
There would be little or no hope of them becoming an effective part of a democratic system because the requirement would be that no fewer than 25 per cent of the seats must be contested before a party can be registered as a political party. [More…]
They are among the most important areas that concern a democratic society- the way in which the Government is elected- and indeed there are very many countries around the world today that bear evidence of the extraordinary traumas that will result if we depart from the democratic methods that we have in Australia today. [More…]
I think we would be taking a much bigger democratic view if we made it easier for people to stand for Parliament. [More…]
I know it is quite easy to say we should cut down the hours for voting but, when all is said and done, as a democracy our aims should be to get every vote possible and therefore whilst it might take a couple of hours longer than some people want I think that in the main the extra votes that come in really suit the true democratic purpose of this country. [More…]
Sometimes we should perhaps express with pride and satisfaction that we are the only democratic country which gives its people the truly democratic right, privilege and opportunity to express themselves by vote. [More…]
All honourable senators know how it has been manipulated over the years, particularly by the Australian Democratic Labor Party, which searched for candidates whose surnames began with the letter A so that those candidates would be placed at the top of the ballot paper. [More…]
Senator Scott also claimed that we do not get good government under minority parties, but he conveniently forgot that between 1949 and 1972 the Australian people suffered a government which was propped up by minority parties, firstly by the Country Party as a coalition partner and then in this chamber by the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The electors showed quite clearly what they thought of minority parties when the Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party combined with the Liberal Party last year and forced the Government to the people 2 years before time. [More…]
We saw the Democratic Labor Party completely wiped out of existence because of its actions in this place and I venture to say that had the Country Party been prepared to run on a separate ticket in that election for the Senate there would be very few of its members here now. [More…]
Because of the actions of minority parties, especially the Democratic Labor Party and particularly in the Senate, a lot of legislation for which this Government had a mandate was defeated in this chamber. [More…]
The Country Party’s pious self-portrayal as a protector of the democratic process has all the charm and credibility of a backyard abortionist extolling the virtues of motherhood. [More…]
It implies that Labor is proposing to introduce this system solely to stack the electoral odds in its favour and that the result will not be ‘democratic’. [More…]
If it is to be justified, the Bill must serve the democratic process. [More…]
If we are seeking the aim in this legislation that is related to the democratic process, we can look at what this Bill proposes. [More…]
But in fact the speed with which the result is arrived at is important only if in the process we lose nothing of democratic justice or democratic fairness. [More…]
The democratic system itself must not suffer in this haste for a quick result. [More…]
This legislation, in its search for speed, does not seem to protect democratic rights, and it is for this reason that we will be opposing sections of the Bill. [More…]
We have every objection to so-called electoral reform which is no reform at all when one comes to look at its effect upon the community and upon the electoral and democratic process. [More…]
If the polls close at 6 p.m. those people have lost something- they have lost part of their right to take part in the democratic process. [More…]
Again I ask: Does the desire for a speedy result justify this kind of sacrifice of democratic principle or right? [More…]
The Government’s proposal to make preferential voting optional is justified only if there is seen to be some higher democratic good in this change in the electoral system. [More…]
The Minister for Services and Property described in his second reading speech the present requirement for full preferential voting as being meaningless and undemocratic. [More…]
I doubt that he found it either meaningless or undemocratic at that stage. [More…]
There is another party in Australia known as the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The simple fact of life is that the difference between the names of those 2 parties is that one has ‘Australian’ and one has Democratic’ at the beginning. [More…]
I think members of the Australian Labor Party knew for which party they were voting, as did members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
But this provision could well mean that as the DLP is not represented within the Parliament at the moment it could have grave difficulties in registering the name ‘Democratic Labor Party’ because by the time this Bill was enacted it could be that the DLP had not been represented in this Parliament for one year prior to the commencement of the Act. [More…]
Why should some other party outside not call itself, if it likes, the Democratic Liberal Party or the undemocratic Labor Party or any other name it likes? [More…]
These things would react mostly to their advantage but what about the other groups such as Senator Hall’s Party, the Liberal Movement, or the Democratic Labor Party, the Australia Party and even the Communist Party which the people decided by referendum many years ago had a right to exist politically? [More…]
Australian Labor Party, the Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party, or the Liberal Movement. [More…]
If we take this proposition to its logical conclusion everything that is democratic will be negated. [More…]
If those people in Bankstown, New South Wales, had been able to get 173 or 273 people to nominate- according to my information they wanted to do this; anybody could put his name down and the deposit would be found for themthey would have been able to stop the democratic process from working. [More…]
I can assure Senator Missen that this great effort to democratise Australia will not in any way diminish whatever democratic practices are already engaged in- by the Parliament of this country. [More…]
Has the Minister for Foreign Affairs noted the statement made by the Christian Democratic Party, which is the largest political party in Chile, that the present regime in Chile is fascist, tyrannical and brutal and that the people have the urgent task of restoring democracy in that unhappy land? [More…]
Will the Minister give some consideration to conveying moral support to the parties, legal and illegal, in Chile as they endeavour to re-establish democratic procedures in that country and defeat the military dictatorship? [More…]
I was about to say that the Prime Minister has written to both the People’s Revolutionary Government and representatives of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in these terms. [More…]
Does he not realise that the long and effective tradition set by political satirists and cartoonists in Great Britain is one of the best features of its democratic system? [More…]
Surely in the democratic process every vote which can possibly be wrung out of the electorate ought to be wrung out of it and counted. [More…]
I was constantly intrigued when nominations were being called for House of Representatives seats, especially in New South Wales, to see that, in choosing candidates, the Democratic Labor Party always seemed to go for the fellow whose surname started with the letter ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C. [More…]
Democratic Labor Party if the names of candidates in an election are drawn from a hat, because the DLP used to be very rigid with its preferences. [More…]
I think that Senator Milliner touched on that when he referred to the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It has been said in many quarters of the Democratic Labor Party that it was improperly named, that its right name should have been the Deputy Liberal Party or the Dummy Liberal Party. [More…]
What Senator Withers is afraid of is that, if the Act is amended to remove the undemocratic system which now prevails whereby candidates are listed on the ballot paper in alphabetical order, his Party will lose much advantage it gets by the Democratic Labor Party nominating people whose name begins with the letter A. [More…]
I think the most democratic system we could adopt is to have a draw for the positions on the ballot paper. [More…]
To continue with the present system would be most undemocratic, and I cannot see why Senator Withers should have said to Senator Milliner that the reason why we were amending the Act was to disadvantage the Liberal Party. [More…]
He is hoping that the Democratic Labor Party, or as it is rightly known the Dummy Liberal Party, will come back into the field at the next election and that he will get some gain out of it by having candidates on the ballot paper whose surname begins with the letter A. [More…]
It may be fashionable- certainly it may be fashionable with the present Government- to decry prospective revolutionary situations, but there are many democratic countries in this world which have lost their democracy because an internal revolutionary situation has developed in respect of which the Government of the day was not alerted. [More…]
I am told that he saw the Ministry of the Media as being a breakthrough in democratic countries as a means of co-ordinating, not centralising, media activities. [More…]
All Australian Governments through the years have acted in accordance with democratic principles encouraging a way of life acceptable to a democracy as opposed to totalitarian rule. [More…]
We have a democratic system whereby it is necessary that elected people should have the say over appointed people. [More…]
I refer to the record of deceit and dishonesty by the Liberal Party and the Country Party- or the National Country Party or whatever its current alias happens to be- and their now defunct appendage, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, in order to involve Australia in that war in Vietnam. [More…]
We are proud of the fact that we established diplomatic relations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam- the Government which represents the mass of the people of that country. [More…]
I close on this point: I sincerely trust that some benefit will come from this discussion and that there will be an awareness by members of Parliament generally and particularly by honourable senators of the necessity for people who have control of the affairs of their country to get together on important matters to ensure that the subversive element which is threatening Australia is cast aside and to create a vigilance whereby our democratic system will be protected to the full. [More…]
The Parliament should be conducted on the highest possible basis as the focal point of this democratic country. [More…]
Has the Minister for Foreign Affairs noted the statement made by the Christian Democratic Party, which is the largest political party in Chile, that the present regime in Chile is fascist, tyrannical and brutal and that the people have, the urgent task of restoring democracy in that uphappy land? [More…]
Will the Minister give some consideration to conveying moral support to the parties, legal and illegal, in Chile as they endeavour to re-establish democratic procedures in that country and defeat the military dictatorship? [More…]
Senator Greenwood may remember his own advice during the passage of previous Arbitration Bills which he got from some factions of the political spectrum, including the Democratic Labor Party and other people which disturbed what were then declared to be good industrial relations policies on amalgamations. [More…]
By way of preface I mention that in the House of Representatives yesterday the Leader of the Opposition referred to a letter from the Charge d ‘Affaires of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, addressed to Dr Cairns, and the reply of Dr Cairns to that letter indicating that it had been forwarded to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. [More…]
During the debate he said that Dr Cairns had written to Mr Nien, the Charge d ‘Affaires of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and said in his reply . [More…]
Honourable senators will recall that that election produced 3 Democratic Labor Party senators, which was somewhat unusual, and that 2 of them obtained quotas in their own right. [More…]
In any democratic circumstance it is essential that the voting laws are such that those people who have certain preferences are able to and indeed must exhibit those preferences if, in fact, 50 per centplus of the people are to be represented. [More…]
Sometimes the unmarked positions were those of Democratic Labor Party candidates and sometimes of Communist Party candidates. [More…]
There are many concepts and many ideas in a pluralist democratic society to which objection can be taken. [More…]
It may be convenient for a government to so avoid its real responsibilities, but it is not democratic. [More…]
I believe it should be known by the Senate and by the public that Mr Kevin Davis is the same Kevin Davis who was President of the New South Wales Branch of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, Press Secretary to 2 former parliamentary leaders of the DLP and is, I understand, still an executive member of the New South Wales Branch of the DLP. [More…]
Be that as it may, I hope, along with Senator Hall, that there are sufficient numbers in this place after the next Senate election to ensure the passage of this legislation so that the electors of Australia will be able to elect a government on a democratic franchise. [More…]
They could have asked themselves: is this redistribution fair and equitable and in accordance with democratic principle? [More…]
As a result of our democratic rights, we are a race which is inclined to discriminate. [More…]
It is one of the failures of the democratic system that the majority- more than 50 per cent- has the complete say. [More…]
When dealing with the democratic system the vote of each person is measured equally. [More…]
Because it did not like the fact that 3 or even 4 out of every 5 voted against it the famous party that Senator McLaren clucks and clucks about and, of course, broods about on his perch abolished such a democratic right and some 100 000 people in New South Wales were denied the right to vote from 1950 until 1965. [More…]
In South Australia there was probably the most unconscionable gerrymander in the history of almost any so-called democratic government in the world. [More…]
On 26 February, it was reported that a Republic of Korea (ROK) destroyer collided with and sank a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fishing vessel while pursuing DPRK patrol vessels that had crossed the so-called Northern Patrol Limit Line. [More…]
There are other authorities which one could draw to one’s side, such as Edmund Barton who points out to us that this is a chamber with perhaps the greatest potential power in the democratic system in the world. [More…]
To encourage the democratic control of organisations so registered and the full participation by members of such an organisation in the affairs of the organisation. [More…]
Similarly Melbourne WWF President, Jim Cummings, was a WWF member first and a member of the Democratic Labor Party second. [More…]
It was largely the Democratic Labor Party, on the one hand, and the Communist Party, on the other, which were involved. [More…]
I suspect that we may some day in the future regret this Bill in its present form unless it is tied to some democratic principles because we seem to be looking at it and saying that we aU admit there are misuses in unions and that there are malfunctions involving the simple matter of dishonesty. [More…]
Unless the Authority is allied to the application of democratic principles in the operations of unions it will be futile and it wil simply educate people in how to use or misuse power more effectively than it is used or misused now. [More…]
I say this quite firmly: Unless we pin our hopes on the enforcement of democratic procedures in the union movement we will be following a very weak star in the future. [More…]
We must concentrate on the democratic procedures which elect us to this Parliament and have them applied to the union movement. [More…]
How hard it is to say to the most powerful groups, the political parents of honourable senators opposite: ‘You will be democratic’. [More…]
I should like to have seen some way that this training could be related to the personnel of unions which use democratic principles and can show that in their articles and the election of their officers they use democratic procedures. [More…]
I am quite sure that we ought to have a qualification that in some way those people who come from the unions which are not so much in the news and which are democratic get the approval of this Parliament and the finance that will be expended under this Bill to improve their organisations. [More…]
I conclude by saying this: We are following a false road in thinking that education will do what only the enforcement of democratic principles finally will do for the Australian trade union movement and the decent Australian trade unionist who is so subject to the strong arm tactics of union personnel today. [More…]
This emerges from indifference, which possibly leads to some of those malpractices about which possibly Senator Greenwood will speak- the possible breakdown in the democratic method within a union which- [More…]
I referred to the breakdown in the democratic procedures within a trade union which can be sheeted home to the indifference of the mass of trade unionists in this country who are not prepared to pay, and would object to, an increase in fees. [More…]
A trade union official is a public relations man who has not only to go out and spread the message of unionism and the need to become a part of that democratic system but also to front up to those members of the union who refuse to pay their fees or those workers who refuse to join the union and participate in or contribute to the upkeep of the organisation that protects their interests. [More…]
to encourage the democratic control of organisations so registered and the fullest participation by members of such an organisation in the affairs of the organisation. [More…]
As everyone knows, since the Government has been in power we have introduced amendments to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act which have provided for that democratic control. [More…]
However, I can understand his familiar concern with democratic practices, so I will get an answer from the Attorney-General and let the honourable senator have it as soon as possible. [More…]
For those reasons I dispute the proposition that there is any great invasion of cherished democratic rights involved in this clause. [More…]
He ought to know that this Bill was born in a democratic spirit. [More…]
If he can tell me that a minority vote of 19 per cent can put a majority party into power, he can hardly say that this is an exercise in the expression of the democratic will of the people. [More…]
Yet Senator Sheil tells us how democratic this system is. [More…]
Therefore we are moving this amendment to see that to some extent the executive arm of government does not, because of the pressure of work which we all know exists, become inexorably drawn away from the Parliament and that representation through the Parliament is not watered down because of the complexity of management in a democratic system. [More…]
They are totalitarian parties and their downfall in almost every democratic society comes about because they are unable to go the full distance and exercise all the powers. [More…]
Trade Agreement between Australia and the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam, signed at Canberra on 26 November 1974. [More…]
Yet the Australian Government was not prepared to assert the rights of the established Government of South Vietnam, a government, may I say, elected in accordance with democratic processes, which could not be said of the Government of North Vietnam which was seeking to overthrow it. [More…]
What the honourable senator is objecting to, insofar as I could detect a coherent theme in his remarks, is that a social democratic party, namely the Australian Labor Party, should maintain fraternal relations with a social democratic party which has been overthrown by force of arms in another country. [More…]
I find it curious that people who argue for the virtues of the parliamentary system justify the seizure of armed power in Chile, a country which has a long democratic tradition. [More…]
When he was elected ultimately he was elected with over 60 per cent of the votes because the Christian Democratic Party supported him in the run-off election. [More…]
It is interesting to note that not only the radical party but the other parties which were in popular unity are now being persecuted in Chile by the Facist regime- and I use the term quite deliberately and not in any loose sense- which includes the Christian Democratic Party of Chile, which is associated with the Italian, French and West German Christian Democrats, who have engaged in similar solidarity with the Chilean Christian Democrats as we have engaged with the Radical Party. [More…]
Apart from the Australian Labor Party, those who were represented included the British Labor Party, the New Zealand Labor Party and the West German Social Democratic Party. [More…]
Others represented were the French Socialist Party, the Norwegian Labor Party, the Danish Social Democratic Party- the Government of Denmarkthe Social Democratic Party of the Netherlands represented by Mr Sicco Mansholt himself, and the Israeli Labor Party. [More…]
But how does he refer to the democratically elected representatives of the Israeli people? [More…]
All the parties 1 mentioned have stood four-square for democracy and have been the principal bulwarks against barbarism, whether they have come from countries which erroneously describe themselves as socialist, or which dishonestly describe themselves as democratic, like Senator Greenwood and Senator Wright. [More…]
If only we had a television camera and if every word of Senator Greenwood could be heard and every gesture and grimace of Senator Wright could be seen we would not need to spend a penny on any election campaign; we would win with an undisputed majority, the same sort of majority as that which was gained by Dr Allende when he was elected President of Chile in the last democratic elections that took place in that country. [More…]
I should like to remind honourable senators, if it is possible to get under the veneer of their sterile anti-communism, that the Socialist International is an organisation of social democratic parties whose objective is to bring about social change through constitutional means. [More…]
It is no accident that the Christian Democratic Party, which one could generally describe as being of a conservative nature, having its counterparts in the governments of Italy and many other parts of Europe, has now officially dissociated itself from the military junta and has called for the return of constitutional government in Chile. [More…]
It is to the disadvantage of those of us who want to see social change brought about by constitutional means that people like Senator Greenwood try to suggest that the forces for social change by constitutional and democratic means are acting against the best interests of the people. [More…]
People who believe in the parliamentary system, whether they be Liberals, members of the Democratic Labor Party, members pf the National Country Party or members of the Labor Party- social democrats- argue, as we have always done, that changes can be made through the parliamentary system. [More…]
Here is one of the greatest opportunities in this legislative session for the Opposition to do something constructive, to take a Bill and to mould it according to democratic principles which the union movement so badly need. [More…]
All I can say- I think the Government would accept this proposition- is that the legislation now introduced has been preceded by as intensive an examination and investigation of the various alternatives which are open as has preceded any legislation of comparable character in the democratic countries. [More…]
The trouble goes back almost 2 years when Mr Anthony, the Country Party Leader in the other place, desperately seeking to preserve his own political prestige and from the ravages of a shrinking electoral base, persuaded the Western Australian Branch of the Party to enter into an alliance with these politically stone-age men, the denizens of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I hope it always will be because it is an essential part of our democratic way of life which we in the Opposition will not see eroded in any form. [More…]
If these Bills are to be used as the basis for a double disssolution we would welcome it on the basis of the simple and easily understood attitude to the freedom of the Press in a democratic society. [More…]
I feel that the things which the Government is doing are done simply because it is biding its time until perhaps one day it has control of the Senate or something like that, when it will push the democratic system to the edge and over the brink. [More…]
The irony of that is that such action could not have been taken before the 1 972 election without the support of Democratic Labor Party, the Party that endorsed Senator Drake-Brockman and helped elect him to this Senate at the 1974 elections. [More…]
Senator DrakeBrockman was the Democratic Labor Party candidate, No. [More…]
1 on the Democratic Labor Party ticket, for the 1974 Senate election. [More…]
That resolution was similar to the one passed by the Senate on 31 May 1973, which determined that the 6 members of the Senate comprise 3 members of the Australian Labor Party, one member of the Liberal Party of Australia, one member of the Australian Country Party and one member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It simply substitutes the Leader of the Liberal Movement for a member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, a Party that is no longer represented in this chamber. [More…]
It is really not on all fours because at that time the Australian Democratic Labor Party was represented in this place by 5 senators. [More…]
Previously the Australian Democratic Labor Party was to be included as part of the representation, but as it no longer exists in the Parliament it is fitting that the Liberal Movement should be represented. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party at one stage certainly had 5 honourable senators sitting here. [More…]
The Leader of the Government in the Senate referred to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
The Democratic Labor Party is a Party of a quite different character to that of the Liberal Movement and it did contest elections in every State. [More…]
There is also a consultative process which, it seems to me, is not only very necessary but is very democratic and an essential way to proceed. [More…]
It was opposed by the then Government but was carried because the members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party voted with the Opposition. [More…]
To have them fragmented before us when they cannot even agree on a simple matter, such as a question relating to the reassembly of the Senate, when we have seen sharp personal exchanges between prominent members of the Liberal Party, is something which I believe is distressing to those of us who believe in the democratic system and in the 2 party system. [More…]
It was moved in this place in 1967 by the then Opposition, the present Government, in respect of what I believe was a postal matter, and the then Opposition with the support of the Democratic [More…]
As the Government has recognised the Provisional Revolutionary Government as the Government of the Republic of South Vietnam I ask: Is it a fact that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam has not recognised the PRG as the Government of the Republic of South Vietnam? [More…]
That amendment was debated and was passed with the support of 4 Liberals- unlike those who are caged in the Caucus trap- and the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Instead of that essential grandeur, that voice of true democratic liberalism and the view of a great constitutional lawyer, we get the sort of remarks which were made by Senator Greenwood in this chamber and on television about conspiracies, criminality and all the things of that kind which exist in the mind of that senator. [More…]
The Australian Government is encouraged in this regard by the dialogue that Governor Pires has been able to establish with the UDT- the Timor Democratic Union- but not yet, it seems, with the leadership of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor- FRETILIN. [More…]
So it can be used for purposes other than the legitimate right of a person to cast a democratic vote. [More…]
The Opposition believes that this is a centralising function at a time when it does not think that is wise in the Australian democratic scene. [More…]
In a democratic society the government of the day must have a reserve power of this kind. [More…]
Finally, this more open approach of the Commission reporting to Parliament on its activities would be far more in keeping with our democratic traditions. [More…]
The democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other anti-social features in those fields in accordance with the principles of action, methods and progressive reforms set out in this Platform. [More…]
Gough Whitlam said quite unashamedly in his Fabian lecture 4 months before he became Prime Minister that his intention was to bring about democratic socialism in Australia and that he would use sections 5 1 and 96 of the Constitution to do so. [More…]
He went on to argue that in fact he would bring about a democratic socialist Australia. [More…]
As an instance of how modern democratic socialism is working, Mr Holyman wants a new ship to replace the William Holyman which operates between Melbourne and Launceston. [More…]
That is the way in which the Minister controlling the Australian National Line is squeezing the private enterprise out of business so that by creeping democratic socialism a monopoly is gained, not instantly but gradually. [More…]
The way that democratic socialism works under such a depraved government as the one from which we have heard a spokesman just this minute, is that it gives power to a public corporation to go into business. [More…]
We are a social democratic Party. [More…]
We believe in attaining our ends by peaceful means and by the maintenance of the democratic parliamentary system. [More…]
None seems prepared to test its claims to lead the country through any conventional form of democratic process. [More…]
I would be interested to hear from the Opposition members, who talk so freely about secret ballots in trade unions and the democratic election of trade union officials- something with which I largely agree- when they are going to call for a secret ballot amongst the policy holders in these insurance companies - [More…]
In fact, it was a letter from a Dr Cranley who, apart from being a medical practitioner, has lost his deposit on innumerable occasions as a Democratic Labor Party candidate for Parliament. [More…]
I would sum it up by saying that here is dogma at its worst, the belief that by democratic socialism- and I think that is how the Minister describes it- governments can take money from people and spend it better than they can. [More…]
No one bothers to look at some of the basic problems of and some of the basic reasons for high unemployment in western democratic so-called free societies. [More…]
It is rather interesting to look at the Western democratic societies in the postVietnam era and co-relate what has happened in those societies in the wind down from Vietnam to the question of unemployment. [More…]
It is a game in which the Labor Government is legislating to break, to injure, to buy, to circumvent, to bypass, to coerce, to do anything as long as it gets control, destroys the private sector and brings in the democratic socialism of which Senator Wheeldon is so proud. [More…]
It has a Liberal Democratic Government. [More…]
Therefore we are continuing on knowingly and budgeting for a rate of inflation which no country with our type of government has proven it can accept and still maintain its democratic base. [More…]
We are a democratic socialist Party. [More…]
The countries which have governments provided by democratic socialist parties are Britain, West Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore and three of the Canadian Provinces. [More…]
Members of the Labor Party were incensed at that time during the debate that it brought on because members of the Democratic Labor Party did not support them although they had talked about postal charges in other Budgets. [More…]
It has a very bad political record and under its present control would be more likely to support the Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party or the National Country Party than it would the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
No communist thinks likewise of the social democratic parties. [More…]
In the art of democratic politics, if some people cannot get something from the Government they go to the Opposition. [More…]
They take their learning from yesterday’s newspaper and do not understand that as recently as 1900 this chamber was elected on a democratic basis, in sharp contrast to the hereditary basis of the House of Lords which by that time had been reduced almost to a position of complete impotence in respect of money measures, with the authority to reject any measure. [More…]
This is a chamber with a democratic base and therefore it has the authority to reject any measure. [More…]
There are some members of this chamber who, not without some reason, complain of the adjuncts of the chamber not being sent here on a democratic basis. [More…]
But for Senator Wright to suggest yesterday of all days that the absence of the Press and the standard of the Press was creating a danger to parliamentary democracy in this country was, I really think, a bit rich, especially as yesterday was the day on which we saw what the Premier of Queensland and his Government did to the democratic process. [More…]
This Government is at present fully committed to policies which are designed completely to erode all those democratic rights which we as a nation fought two major conflicts to preserve. [More…]
Even former Senator Murphy acknowledged in his early speeches in the field of legal aid that it is fundamental to the freedom of the individual and it is fundamental to the democratic system in Australia that people should have access to legal services which are quite independent of government. [More…]
We have been elected on a democratic basis and on a franchise no different from that which applies in the Lower House. [More…]
We exist in this chamber- a completely democratically elected chamberwith 2 adjuncts of appointees which add to the reason, in the proper political democratic sense, for the Parliament to face the people. [More…]
No one can claim that a Senate or a Parliament is acting undemocratically if it carries out the rights the Constitution gives it. [More…]
If the people have the right to express themselves at any time when the Parliament feels that things have got to a certain state, I do not think anyone can really talk about the Parliament not acting in a democratic way. [More…]
The Government is now considering what further action it might be able to take, if that intimation is correct, to ensure that this important instrument of direct communication between the Government and the members of the Cocos Malay community is effective so that the members of the Cocos community are not denied their natural, basic and democratic rights. [More…]
We invite them to support the basic democratic principle of practical equality of representation which is the basis of this proposed legislation. [More…]
I once thought that it was a convention in the Labor Party that members of that Party would not touch anybody in the Australian Democratic Labor Party with a 40-foot barge pole, but in order to get a mere cheap electoral gimmick off the ground they went and played kiss and make up. [More…]
Of course, I know that the argument of the Australian Labor Party is that it believes in the so-called democratic principle of one vote one value. [More…]
As every member of the Australian Labor Party will tell you, it is such a democratic party that not only are its decisions made by Cabinet but also they have to be authorised and agreed to by the Caucus. [More…]
We are talking on the one hand about a democratic principle in which one member represents a certain number of people and on the other hand we are talking about the ability of a member to represent his people properly. [More…]
It would be more concerned with the democratic principle which is at the heart of the Bills, that is, that we have a Constitution which provides that all people should be represented equally. [More…]
It is surely one of the essential bases of our democratic parliamentary system that we should have a situation in which electorates remain relatively unchanged for quite specific periods. [More…]
The Bills before the Senate seem to maintain the Government’s true determination to deny the democratic expression of the people of Australia, taking into account community of interest and the opportunity for people to move into the area they desire; to deny them the opportunity to have representation that is adequate, fair, and consistent with total community development, so that the population of Australia, wherever it may be placed, might have equality of representation. [More…]
We did it on the most democratic basis that we could. [More…]
There exists today, says the Government, a distortion of the democratic system. [More…]
I have demonstrated step by step that the Labor Party’s electoral laws would corrupt the system, destroy the democratic vote and entrench itself in power. [More…]
We invite them to support the basic democratic principles of one vote, one value. [More…]
I am speaking as a person who is concerned about the survival of a democratic system in this country. [More…]
They could have asked themselves: Is this redistribution fair and equitable and in accordance with democratic principle? [More…]
I refer to reports that at the meeting of the non-aligned movement in Lima at which Australia attended as a guest the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Palestine Liberation Organisation were admitted as members and that the Republic of Korea was refused any status. [More…]
I would be interested to hear from the Opposition members, who talk so freely about secret ballots in trade unions and the democratic election of trade union officials -something with which I largely agree- when they are going to call for a secret ballot amongst the policy holders in these insurance companies about the use of their money to bring down the Government for which the majority of the policy holders voted. ‘ [More…]
Evidently he forgot that the most prosperous countries in the world, according to the latest figures produced by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, are the Scandinavian countries which have had Labor administrations almost throughout living memory, and that in Germany, where there is another social democratic government, things are much more prosperous than in most of those countries of the world which have conservative governments. [More…]
I cannot see how there will be any capacity in the government, which aims to succeed this Government, to solve the most urgent, pressing and difficult task of a modern government, which is to persuade the work force- I use the word ‘persuade’ because there is no other way in a democratic countrythat it is not in its interests to think that wage increases of any proportions at all, regardless of consequences, are anything but counterproductive to them because the increases fuel the forces of inflation which in turn lead to greater unemployment. [More…]
I suggest to honourable senators opposite that as a result of what they have in mind the civilised political contest, which is the only basis of the preservation of democratic government based on a reasonable consensus, will disappear and that the rules of parliamentary democracy and the contest in the framework of parliamentary democracy will be taken out of the Parliament into the streets. [More…]
I had hoped that the people- even the conservatives who believe that it is outrageous that they have to cede power to a social democratic party, even for one termwould be long sighted enough to learn something from the lessons of history and that they would realise that to tear up the rule book and to deny the democratic processes is to invite disaster. [More…]
Let me deal in passing with the notion that this is in any way a democratic House compared with the one across the way. [More…]
Senator Willesee on behalf of the Australian Labor Party spoke on the Bill for 3 minutes; Senator Byrne on behalf of the Australian Democratic Labor Party spoke on it for 3 minutes; Senator Sir Kenneth Anderson on behalf of the then Government spoke on it for 3 minutes, and it passed through all its remaining stages without amendment or debate. [More…]
Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) Bill 1974 [More…]
If a States House stands over the democratic rights of people and if the people cannot have their say in that House, there may be a different reflection of the public’s attitude. [More…]
Indeed, we believe that both the Senate and the House of Representatives should be tested in the most democratic way, that is at the ballot box. [More…]
Australia has been a prosperous country of contented people subscribing to the democratic system which demands freedom, protection of the rights of people, understanding and a national mutual love of people. [More…]
If the Government has any confidence in its policies enunciated in those Bills, numbering I should think 1 5 or 1 7 by now, why has the Government not had the fortitude to send both Houses on a double dissolution to the democratic vote of the people to see whether any one of those policies is accepted by the people? [More…]
It is being exposed for a murky record of attempts to subvert the Constitution and the laws of the land and for its destruction of the fabric of our democratic society. [More…]
I believe that we are in a similar international situation and for the first time, except for the brief emergence of the New Guard in New South Wales in 193 1 , we in Australia have been placed in a similar position where what is under threat is the future of the democratic system. [More…]
There are not many countries where the democratic representative parliamentary system survives and only recently we have seen how, in a number of countries with long traditions of the democratic parliamentary system, that system has been destroyed. [More…]
For example, it has happened in Chile which, despite some of the humorous remarks that have been made about that country by people sitting opposite, is not a banana republic but a country with a long constitutional democratic history. [More…]
The atmosphere has been generated by those who are prepared to destroy the democratic system in order to carry out the behests of the people whom they represent. [More…]
Last night the Opposition’s resolution would not have been carried if Senator Milliner had been living or if senators opposite had acted with one skerrick of decency or one skerrick of respect for the democratic traditions of this country. [More…]
Every convention- I do not use the word in any narrow legal sense- which it is necessary to have to maintain a democratic system has been flouted. [More…]
Just like the Provisional IRA, the Black Panthers and a number of organisations which are to be found in almost all countries, apart from those which adhere strictly to the democratic system- countries which have Labour governments such as the Netherlands, Sweden, the rest of Scandinavia, West Germany and Austria- there is violence at present. [More…]
At the same time they are opening the doors to the total destruction of the democratic system, in the same way as Franco destroyed the democratic system in Spain in 1936. [More…]
I further ask the Leader of the Government in the Senate: Is the Hansard of 18 June 1970 incorrect in showing at pages 2681 and 2682 that Senator Wriedt himself joined with other members of the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party to defeat the second reading of that major taxation measure? [More…]
Nevertheless, this regrettable fact should not be used as a pretext for failing to reduce the number of citizens who, unwittingly in many cases, are currently being deprived of a basic democratic right because of the complexity of our preferential system, which becomes increasingly absurd as the number of candidates for whom they are required to show preferences increases. [More…]
We present thismeasure- an eminently democratic and non-partisan reform- as a single Bill in the hope that the issue will not be clouded by irrelevant argument but will be dealt with by this Parliament responsibly recognising the merits of the system from the public and electoral points of view. [More…]
2) 1975, this is a non-partisan reform which is designed to introduce a system of voting which provides for the maximum flexibility and democratic freedom of choice for the voters while maintaining the essential elements of a full preferential system, should the voters choose to indicate preferences for all candidates in the election. [More…]
The 1974 Senate elections in New South Wales (when there were 73 candidates) and to a lesser extent the 1 974 Senate elections in certain other States, gave a clear indication of what might happen in the future unless a sufficient deterrent is introduced to operate against frivolous candidature or candidature designed to infringe upon, or obstruct, the democratic process of election. [More…]
The five main provisions to which I have referred, together with the minor amendments previously suppported by the Opposition, will lead to improved voting facilities for electors, will remedy defects in our electoral practices, and create a more democratic and efficient electoral system. [More…]
This chamber is established on democratic vote and is not in the slightest degree to be compared with the hereditary basis of the House of Lords. [More…]
Mr Neilson, the Premier of Tasmania, has been the victim of suggestion by Australian Labor Party propaganda to get out this letter addressed to Tasmanian senators suggesting that we leave over our resolution to delay the Appropriation Bills until there is a full consultation, not as there would be in England of only the House of Commons, but of the representatives in this Parliament, both the House of Representatives and the Senate, by an equally democratic vote of the people. [More…]
As part of that democratic process this Government was elected in 1972 to serve for 3 years. [More…]
I now ask whether he has refreshed his memory by referring to Hansard of 18 June 1970, pages 2681 and 2682, which clearly show that the then Labor Opposition with the support of the Democratic Labor Party defeated a money Bill. [More…]
Yet it is only his stubborn refusal to give people their democratic right to vote that is preventing these Bills being passed without delay. [More…]
It has adopted the proper democratic constitutional form which will allow this to be achieved. [More…]
Every day the Prime Minister delays he is denying that democratic right. [More…]
Who can support the procedures which have created in the Parliament an unusual situation which is not democratic? [More…]
How can members of the Opposition justify using nondemocratic means and distorting State representation, while looking to the Constitution to hold up a government? [More…]
I agree most strongly with his statement that no democratic government should take an action, in the situation promoted by this Opposition, to give away power. [More…]
Is it like Hitler did, like Mussolini did or by the sovereignty of the people through the ballot box being transferred to it in accordance with proper democratic processes? [More…]
The Government has deceived the people about the Budget as it has deceived the people about the loans affair and because it has done so we are asking for one thing, the democratic thing- that the Government should be accountable to the people of Australia through the ballot boxes. [More…]
Members of the Opposition know in their hearts when they talk about the ballot box and democracy that we do not have a democratic system. [More…]
It should allow the democratic process to take effect so that we can have a government elected which will have the confidence and trust of the Australian people. [More…]
We are not inciting revolution; we are looking for democracy in this country because we are one of the few democratic nations left in a world that is torn with strife at the moment. [More…]
We are one of the few democratic nations that in actual fact can hold its head up- or could until last week- and say: ‘We are a democracy and we believe that every person in this country has the right to vote on issues’. [More…]
We have heard the phrase used many times that this democratic constitutional activity that we are involved in at the moment is a political innovation. [More…]
Consequently, because we are looking at a circumstance which has clearly revealed political philosophies which relate to the State as the master in the socialist image of the people and as the servant in the free enterprise democratic image, because we are looking at these 2 alternatives diametrically opposed and clearly defined in the last 3 years, I am suggesting to honourable senators and to the people of Australia that the role of the Senate at this time is more crucial than ever in its history. [More…]
It has decided to exercise that power, and not all of the huffing and puffing of a dictatorial Prime Minister nor of a beleaguered government can prevent the democratic process from proceeding. [More…]
Ours is the finest and most democratic Constitution in the world. [More…]
They attempt to make that basic principle of democratic government- the reason the movement ever started- a reality in a parliamentary context in the Senate. [More…]
It was, of course, in favour of them when it was in Opposition, but when we were voting last year on a motion which had to be moved by the Leader of the Opposition, in default of the Leader of the Government moving it, to set up those Estimates Committees and to give this Parliament the one chance it has to really carry out that particular aspect of its democratic function, the Labor Government opposed it. [More…]
The Labor Party has abrogated, through its votes in this House and through its speeches in this House and in the other place, its right to claim that it defends the interests of the people in the matter of the basic thrust of democratic government. [More…]
-When this debate, which drones on and on like many in this place, is extended further into the population of this country, it will be about whether an Upper House, not elected on the same democratic basis as the Lower House in this country, should refuse Supply, therefore throwing out a democratically elected government. [More…]
As Senator Steele Hall and others have said, the question will be: Should an Upper House in this country throw out a democratically elected government in a Lower House? [More…]
We have heard Senator Wright and others state that this House is as democratic as the Lower House, it is a people’s House elected by the people. [More…]
We are now talking about a variation of 1000 per cent, which is an incredible argument from a House claiming to be a democratic House. [More…]
It is disappointing to me that the members of a party, which for some extraordinary reason calls itself the Liberal Party, in this House will follow the instructions of this group and will obey the call of those who attempt to defeat this democratically elected government. [More…]
Those of us who were reactivated politically, if that is the word, in the 1960s by the gross distortions of view which were presented then, who saw this country dragged through the shambles of Vietnam and who saw that everyone who professed to be a social democrat or a democratic socialist was labelled a communist by people such as Senators Carrick and Greenwood, were dismayed with what we saw and heard. [More…]
I believe that this week the Opposition has been answered by the public, by the Press and by those people who are concerned about democratic government. [More…]
Are they a democratic government or are they a revolutionary government? [More…]
The economic mire in which our country is wallowing at the present time, the unrealistic socialistic policies that are being pursued and the inevitability of Labor pursuing the same impossible policies through the sheer blindness of attachment to the proven disastrous attitudes of so-called democratic socialism leave no hope for future betterment. [More…]
It would be extremely difficult to develop a popular base for your leadership in a community which contained the bitter and growing discontent of Labor supporters who believed the ballot box had lost its democratic function. [More…]
As to the question of resolving these matters by the ballot box, I hoped that Senator Greenwood would have adopted a genuinely democratic attitude on the question of electoral redistribution when this Government was trying to bring in legislation which would create genuine democracy in the ballot box in this country. [More…]
The last information I have is that the Indonesians are prepared to enter into talks with them and with the Democratic Union of TimorUDT. [More…]
We do not believe that the proposed corporation could materially improve trading relations or practices between Australia and other nations, whether they be democratic economies or centrally planned economies. [More…]
They gave away that democratic and jealous right which they claim is theirs when they gave Mr Fraser the right to make the decision whether Supply would be denied or not. [More…]
If a significant minority feels that the democratic processes are so loaded against them that they can never be successful, then that democracy has in store a dangerous and difficult time in which great tolerance and understanding would be required. [More…]
At that time, of course, Mr Menzies, as he then was, was referring to the fact that the Opposition parties, including the Australian Democratic Labor Party and the independents, had a majority in the Senate. [More…]
We all know the great referendum campaign and the High Court judgments with which the Australian Labor Party was associated to retain democratic rights in this country. [More…]
We of the Australian Labor Party welcome to our ranks people of the calible of Senator Steele Hall and Senator Bunton- people who are exercising a fundamental faith in the democratic processes in rejecting this savage grab for power which has been a characteristic of the Opposition since 1972. [More…]
My recollection is that there were almost even numbers for the Labor Party and the coalition parties with the Democratic Labor Party and I think Senator Townley occupied a balanced position between the Opposition, which was then the Labor Party, and the Government parties. [More…]
The President, as President, has a wide power, unique in my knowledge of democratic constitutions, to make treaties by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur’. [More…]
I have just quoted the States’ representation in the House of Representatives, which, on the democratic basis of popular voting, represents overall public opinion. [More…]
I simply say that if our Minister for the Media, Dr Cass, is so democratic it may be that if these people give it they have to take it, too. [More…]
Indeed, that confirms what the Charge a” Affaires for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam told me a few days ago in answer to my inquiry about Mr Whitlock. [More…]
Perhaps it is significant that he became a member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Perhaps it is significant that he ran as a Democratic Labor Party candidate against Labor Party candidates on 2 occasions. [More…]
The social democratic government was in trouble and there was a fishing expedition like the ones conducted here by the Opposition. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we arc fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
The necessity for the Queen or her ministers, that is the present government, to come to Parliament every year to ask for money is the great democratic check which means, and was intended to mean, that if a government has lost the confidence of either House of Parliament it can no longer govern and an election must ensue. [More…]
Is it any surprise that the people who have some degree of anxiety for the future of Australia and its democratic and parliamentary procedures speak in strong terms on the measure which is before the Senate today? [More…]
It is because the Constitution requires a government to be elected every 3 years and because the expressed will of the electors should be observed in a democratic society. [More…]
As an independent senator I shall raise my voice very loudly in an endeavour to get people to judge these matters on their merits and in accordance with the democratic system. [More…]
It has been proved repeatedly that there is no substitute for the democratic system. [More…]
Australia has been very successful in working under the democratic form of government throughout the years, with the 2 political parties in the main respecting each other and accepting the will of the people at the ballot box. [More…]
Indeed, if we could look at things from an independent point of view or from a general point of view, in accordance with our democratic system of government, we would find a much better state of affairs developing. [More…]
We are seeking to give the people of this country the democratic right to pass judgment on the Government or the Opposition. [More…]
By its action the Senate has set an example which places social order and democratic government itself in jeopardy. [More…]
As Senator Bunton said earlier, the democratic place is the people’s place and it is the people who make the decision. [More…]
I am sure that all Australians will share my hope and that of the Australian Government that the fighting will be soon ended and a democratic Lebanese state will again be at peace and able to make its unique contributions to the world. [More…]
Had it not been for the fact that a few Australian Democratic Labour Party senators did not agree with their course of action, undoubtedly the Leader of the Liberal-Country Party Government at that time would have had to go to the GovernorGeneral’s residence and resign. [More…]
So far as I am concerned, in the situation that confronts the Senate there is no democratic basis for Senator Wright having a vote worth 1 3 times that of Senator Carrick or for my having a vote worth, say, 10 times that of Senator Missen. [More…]
The present Prime Minister’s claim that the removal of a government from office before the end of the term for which it has been elected would be a blow to parliamentary government and democratic institutions is manifestly untenable. [More…]
They have not been able to understand that the Australian people are interested in a fair go for a government, that they are interested in the democratic processes with which the Labor Party has been associated ever since it was formed in 1 89 1 . [More…]
There is a welling up in the community- among academics, lawyers, church leaders and those people who are concerned with the democratic processes- an understanding that what is happening here in the Senate in October 1975 is a matter of regret and a matter that must be resisted at all costs. [More…]
Over the years he has employed it quite extensively in his attempt to cause people to believe that this country is under dire threat of either internal armed insurrection or, alternatively, that there is an imminent threat which could destroy our democratic institution. [More…]
With the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party the Opposition rejected a money Bill. [More…]
No one can tell me that if the Democratic Labor Party had supported them they would not have gone ahead and defeated the Appropriation Bills in 1970. [More…]
Does it mean that in the days when the previous Government was infamously committing this country to war in Vietnam, if with the support of the Australian Democratic Labor Party the Opposition had produced a statutory declaration which purported to prove that the former Prime Minister had lied in relation to our involvement, it would have been proper to get that declaration before the public by this means? [More…]
Had that been done here; had the same decency been shown by Mr Bjelke-Petersen as was shown by Mr Tonkin; had the same respect for democratic traditions and conventions been shown by Mr Bjelke-Petersen as was shown by Mr Tonkin when Mr Tonkin had much more reason not to follow the conventions because it was quite obviously a ploy that was being followed by the Country Party whereas in fact our former colleague, Senator Milliner, died while he was in office; and had Mr Bjelke-Petersen followed tradition, the Opposition would not have had the majority to enable them to carry a resolution that the Budget be deferred until such time as we had undertaken to hold this election. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That the Senate’s delay of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That the Senate’s delay of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on cur democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
In view of considerable public speculation about the recent departure of the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from Canberra, will the Minister inform the Senate of the reasons for the Embassy’s removal and the attitude to it of the Australian Government? [More…]
-On the morning of Thursday, 30 October 1975, officers of my Department learned by chance that the staff of the Embassy of the Democratic People ‘s Republic of Korea were travelling to Sydney by a commercial flight and that they were to leave Australia by an international flight at 1 p.m. on the same day. [More…]
The Australian Embassy presents its compliments to the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and has the honour to refer to the Note No. [More…]
843 of 30 October sent by the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs advising the withdrawal of the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from Australia. [More…]
The Australian Embassy is directed to advise that the Australian Government rejects the statements in paras 3 and 4 of the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s note of 30 October and denies that the Australian Government has adopted an unfriendly attitude, committed intolerable provocative acts, or imposed any restraints of a nature which would have prevented the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from performing its functions as a diplomatic mission. [More…]
The Australian Government expresses surprise and regret that the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should make allegations which are untrue and inconsistent with the friendly relations existing between Australia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. [More…]
The Australian Government also regrets that the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was withdrawn without prior notice of any kind, contrary to customary international practice. [More…]
The Australian Embassy avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea the assurances of its highest consideration. [More…]
But he was the toast of those people because he, along with his colleagues in the Democratic Labor Party, kept them in office for many years and gave them their majority in the Senate. [More…]
They are prepared to hold up the business of this country, to jeopardise the economy of the country, to jeopardise the defence of the country and to jeopardise the whole democratic structure of this country, all because of some information or alleged information which is obtained in these ludicrous documents including statements about flashing lights, London times, and the Prime Minister, the Governor-General and the Governor of the Reserve Bank all standing by. [More…]
If he thinks that he has been wrongfully accused or put in a wrongful position, I as a democratic person believe that he should have the right to appear before a committee. [More…]
In 1970 he purported to follow this course and would have succeeded if he had persuaded the Australian Democratic Labor Party which held the balance of power in the Senate at that time to vote with him. [More…]
Although democratic participation in most areas of public finance is widely supported as desirable, it should be noted that a section of economists believe that control of the money supply should be taken out of the hands of politicians and governed by a simple rule. [More…]
What aid, direct or indirect, has been offered or is proposed to be offered to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and to the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam, to assist in the reconstruction of South Vietnam, after the victory of the forces of liberation this year. [More…]
3 ) Aid to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, comprising raw sugar, wool, nylon and cotton yarn and educational materials, to the value of approximately $A2m, including freight, was delivered in 1974-75. [More…]
That we arc fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
That we are fearful that any further delay by the Senate of the Loan Bill and Appropriation Bills will bring Australia into a constitutional, economic and social crisis, leaving indelible scars on our democratic institutions. [More…]
Can the Minister for Foreign Affairs advise the Senate the present diplomatic position between Australia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea following the expulsion of Australian diplomats? [More…]
Has the Minister any further information concerning any unpaid debts left behind by the departed diplomats of the Democratic People ‘s Republic of Korea? [More…]
I have had prepared an answer to the honourable senator’s question in relation to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and although it is a little long I think perhaps it should be put on the record. [More…]
Honourable senators will recall that I informed them last week of the extraordinary circumstances of the withdrawal of the staff of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Embassy from Canberra and that the Australian Government had rejected the sweeping, unsupported and untrue allegations which the Embassy had made in a Note circulated after its departure. [More…]
I will not dignify these allegations by rebutting each one of them in turn, but will say only that they are so transparently false that they do the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea no credit and raise serious questions about its willingness or capacity to act in the normally accepted way. [More…]
At 1 1 a.m. on that day His Excellency the Governor-General was laying a wreath at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in remembrance of Armistice Day and in remembrance of men and women of this country who had given their all in defence of the principle of the right of democratic government. [More…]
Senator Douglas McClelland said tonight that he hoped the democratic processes of the parliamentary institution would continue in Australia and would not be endangered in any way. [More…]
I can only say that the example set yesterday by the Australian Labor Party is a great start, not only in the denigration of the Parliament, but in the total decimation of the democratic parliamentary institution of his country. [More…]
We cannot have again a democratic election unless there is more industrial action and the false stories of the journalists are not printed. [More…]
National Civic Council and Australia Democratic Labor Party, a former captain of the Australia commandos in Timor during World War II and a frequent visitor to East Timor ever since. [More…]
Australians as a whole- unionists and Australians of all ages- when we get down to tin tacks were not interested in changing the Australian way of life and the Australian democratic system. [More…]
It is not outside the realms of possibility that there are people who were concerned about the development of the democratic tendencies within Australia and about the feelings that existed within our country for Australians to run their own affairs and for Australians to own the great natural resources in respect of which many people such as Sir Philip Baxter, have already expressed very strong views. [More…]
These are Brunei, Burma, Liberia, Yemen Arab Republic and Yemen People’s Democratic Republic. [More…]
Unquestionably confidence in the whole of the democratic process in this country has been shaken. [More…]
It is interesting to consider the passage of the Freedom of Information Act in America and to consider what that means in terms of the democratic rights of a great many of the activists in the political movements in that country. [More…]
I think it has to be stressed that the person who is to take on this important task will have to place more emphasis upon the democratic processes so far as political activity is concerned in this country. [More…]
It is given all sorts of meanings such as the people’s democratic republic. [More…]
That conclusion is that the only effective way to run an intelligence organisation in a democratic community such as ours is to put in charge of the organisation a man whom you can trust. [More…]
However, on 16 October the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications advised our Embassy in Hanoi that 2 1 bags of mail for South Vietnam from Australia had been received and distributed. [More…]
In conclusion, I have been somewhat surprised to hear honourable senators on the other side of the chamber berate the GovernorGeneral their own appointee- for applying the country’s Constitution, an action which was endorsed subsequently by the democratic vote of the people. [More…]
It becomes even more vital, therefore, to state that reform of the existing electoral machinery, together with other iniquities which mar Australian political democracy, should occupy a higher priority for any administration which is honestly concerned with Australia’s future as a democratic country. [More…]
The Labor Party believes in socialism which is pragmatic, democratic and humane, a socialism which is not a prisoner of any doctrinaire ideology and which is uncompromisingly opposed to any form of totalitarianism. [More…]
We are fortunate that we now have a government which sees so clearly the need to reverse these policies which, as I have said, have so dominated the thinking both of politicians and of the people they have been governing in our Western democratic systems for the last 30 or 40 years. [More…]
That is, that we cannot have a successful and democratic trial of this Government at the next House of [More…]
Therefore there will be no democratic test by the Australian people for at least 5Vi years. [More…]
I cannot think of anything more fundamental in terms of the democratic processes of our total Australian political system than the events prior to and on 1 1 November 1975. [More…]
At the risk of encouraging or inviting criticism from the Government I propose to deal with some facets of those events when a democratically elected Government, twice preferred and twice elected within 18 months, was summarily dismissed by the Governor-General. [More…]
On this occasion the Parliament assembles after a very severe testing of the Constitution and the democratic processes which underline the Constitution. [More…]
There is in the GovernorGeneral’s statement of his reasons for the dissolution of Parliament a section which precisely puts the democratic point of view. [More…]
The Government believes this will be of major importance to our democratic parliamentary system. [More…]
The democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange- to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other anti-social features in those fields- in accordance with the principles of action, methods and progressive reforms set out in this Platform. [More…]
We have a responsibility to them, as the people who fund the operations of government, to ensure that the basic democratic process, that is, the right of the taxpayer and the right of the voter to direct how their money will be spent, is safeguarded. [More…]
They propounded the philosophy that private ownership should be superseded by public ownership, that production for profit should be replaced by production for use, that competition should be replaced by co-operation, that individual benefit should be replaced by common benefit, and that industry should be subject to collective and democratic control. [More…]
Politically, they were given the idea of modern administrations, an independent judiciary and democratic government. [More…]
The world is not a democratic world. [More…]
What was the total number of votes recorded and the percentage of that vote on (a) a national basis and (b) a State and Territory basis for all candidates contesting the 1975 House of Representatives election on behalf of the Australia Party, the Australian Labor Party, the Communist Party, the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the Liberal Party, the National Country Party and the Workers Party. [More…]
It may be pertinent to mention that right throughout the debate there were presentin the chamber Mr Martyr, the honourable member for Swan, who was the secretary of the Democratic Labor Party in Western Australia in 14 years, and the other fanatical democrat, Mr Wentworth. [More…]
I recall very vividly- it is indelibly imprinted on my mind- that when he was asked whether he was in fact a member of the Executive of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in South Australia at one time his reply was: ‘I can’t remember’. [More…]
It contains a short biography of the Chairman of the Timorese Popular Democratic Association, Arnaldo Des Reis Aranjo, and has this to say: [More…]
I think that anyone who knows anything about politics at all would appreciate that the Portugese have not been renowned for their democratic tendencies. [More…]
That whereas the Democratic control of organisations registered under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act is essential to a sound system of industrial relations. [More…]
And whereas democratic control can only be guaranteed by the opportunity for all rank and file members of organisations to vote in elections for officials and Committees of Management, and whereas some forces within the Trade Union Movement are attempting to deny rank and file members the right to vote in Union elections. [More…]
The whole conversation lasted for approximately 1 hour and contained many statements by all parties on Imperialism and Zionist pressure and Mr Whitlam said the Jewish pressures were enormous in Australia and the Iraqis must understand what the democratic forces in Australia were going through to withstand these pressures. [More…]
One particularly objectionable feature of a proposition to restore significant income taxing powers to the States which has not yet been brought out in any of the debates on this proposition is the scandalously undemocratic nature of every State Parliament in Australia with the exception of that of Tasmania- even there, of course, the Upper House is scandalously undemocratic- and that of South Australia. [More…]
South Australia has the only tolerably democratic Parliament in this country. [More…]
In my own State of Western Australia, where all people are equal, but some are 16 times as equal as others because they have a vote in the Legislative Council of Western Australia which is worth 16 votes of other Western Australian citizens, quite massive income taxes can be and may be applied by a Parliament which is elected on a basis which is democratic to the extent of a ratio of 16 to one. [More…]
The Sydney Morning Herald loves to get across anti-socialist propaganda, as indeed do many members of the Government Parties, not recognising that in the ideals of socialism are expressed an extension of the democratic processes, and extension of the decentralisation of power and responsibility and, in fact, a society upon which will be based the social and not individual ownership of the means of production and the right of people at the grass roots level to participate in all of the decisions which should be taken in the very complex industrialised societies which now predominate in the Western world. [More…]
We are democratic socialists. [More…]
My own view, for as much as it is worth- it is a view which I expressed in an article which I wrote for an Australian journal after I had been to Portuguese Timor in 1966- is that the best solution would have been, had the Timorese people wanted it, for Timor to retain some association with Portugal, similar to the association which New Caledonia and La Reunion have with France, whereby it could have had some sort of departmental status within metropolitan Portugal itself; that is, provided that Portugal was a democratic country and provided that it did much more for the Timorese people than it had done over the 400 years that it had been there. [More…]
We well know that they are prepared to give lip service to democratic institutions, to freedom and to self-determination. [More…]
We regard that as an appropriate democratic safeguard and an appropriate criterion in terms of priorities in expenditure. [More…]
I remember when in this place he attacked a Democratic Labor Party senator from Tasmania over housing without one tittle of evidence to support the charge. [More…]
Because there was no Liberal candidate for that seat last time, that vote would have gone to the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
There is no way on earth that any gross departures from programs will occur, but the important thing to remember is that the democratic system places sovereignty in government, not in advisory bodies or in anyone else. [More…]
In West New Guinea those parties were the Democratic Peoples’ Party, the New Guinea Party of Unity, the Party of United Young Papuans, the National Party, the Party of the People of New Guinea and the Strength Through Unity Party. [More…]
I put it to the Senate that regionalism is by far a more democratic process than federalism of which Senator Carrick is the main proponent in national politics today. [More…]
The Liberal and National Country Parties are keen to accept the challenge to achieve major and continuing democratic reforms. [More…]
They go to work in West Germany which has a social democratic government. [More…]
It is a democratic socialist government. [More…]
I believe that they contain great dangers for a modern democratic society, just as the philosophical assumptions underlying tax indexation contain dangers of the same kind. [More…]
The suicide rate has not changed in any way by the election to office nearly 50 years ago of the Swedish Social Democratic Labour Party which has remained in office ever since. [More…]
If Senator Wright wants to play politics between the Liberal Party and the Labor Party or between the Democratic Labor Party and the National Country Party or any other political party he can do so as much as he likes, but I am talking about the right of the Parliament to be informed. [More…]
Australia’s basic interest is in survival as a free and democratic country, a country which can work effectively towards a world in which all people can live in self-respect. [More…]
The aspects of the international situation which give rise to concern are: Firstly, the continued readiness of some states to pursue their interests by the use of force- by the growing influence on the international scene of countries opposed to the freedom and respect for the individual persons on which our own democratic system is based. [More…]
If people do not want to petition for a ballot one must assume in a democratic society thai they do not want to do so for the very valid reason that they are content with the union officials they have or with the candidates Ibr an election; that they are content with the present system. [More…]
The simple fact of the matter is that what the Government is seeking to do is to provide what must be regarded as essential in a democratic community, namely, an opportunity for full participation by members of trade unions in what is a vital function- the election of their office bearers. [More…]
The authority and responsibility which this Bill bestows on the Territory’s Legislative Assembly reflects the Government’s confidence in the democratic process and its commitment to the Federal system of government. [More…]
The average farm in Europe which is involved in the dairying industry has only 14 cows, but it provides the political base for the Christian Democratic parties and Conservative parties in those countries. [More…]
Has the Australian Ambassador to the United States of America, or any members of the Australian diplomatic staff stationed in the United States, contacted any of the current contenders for the Democratic Party or Republican Party nomination for the United States Presidency to ascertain details of those candidates’ stated policies on the subject of United States- Australian relations; if so, which candidates have been contacted, and will the Minister outline details of the policy statements provided by the candidates concerned? [More…]
For example, a leading contender for the Democratic Party nomination, Mr Jimmy Carter, is recently reported to have declined to meet foreign diplomats who had approached him for his views on foreign affairs. [More…]
The Soviet authorities would be compelled to diminish the repressive policy and this, in turn, could manifestly help to realise the democratic rights. [More…]
Trials were held, which gave tough sentences for the social activities to Vladimir Osipov, editor of the Samizdat Journal ‘VECHE’, Sergei Kovalev, member of the activity group for the protection of human rights in the U.S.S.R., also a member of the International Amnesty; to Sergei Soldatov, Kolya Miatik, Mau Kijrend, Artem Juskevitch- members of the Democratic Movement in Estonia, and others. [More…]
In the Soviet Union today many thousands of people are persecuted because of their convictions, both by judicial and extrajuridical means; for their religious beliefs and for their desire to bring their children up in the spirit of religion; for reading and circulating- often to only a few acquaintances- literature which is unwelcome to the State, but which in accordance with ordinary democratic practice is absolutely legitimate, e.g. [More…]
We may want to exert pressure on behalf of people who are in gaols because of their political beliefs, but a country that puts the hand out and asks for economic aid is the one from which one expects a higher degree of democratic thinking and procedures. [More…]
The sorry matters to which Senator Tehan refers arose out of the pathetic efforts to hold a national strike on Medibank, a political issue which, in the firm view of the Government, is a matter to be resolved according to democratic process in this Parliament and not by political strikes. [More…]
This pressure infers that the United Nations’ conception of democratic government with self-government or independence is, ipso facto, better than the existing system. [More…]
Those Australians who believe that there is such a thing as democratic socialism no doubt are very sincere people. [More…]
I would like to quote Mr Russell Prowse who described democratic socialism in this way: [More…]
Democratic socialism is the euphoric passing state from democracy to socialism. [More…]
I suggest to those sincere people who believe that there is such a thing as democratic socialism that they should look a little closer at the experience of other countries. [More…]
Where is there democratic socialism that has existed for any length of time where the people are still free, and where they still have freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom to strike for better conditions? [More…]
The American was asked, among a number of questions, what he thought would happen if the presidential election in his country saw a move from Republican dominance to Democratic dominance. [More…]
I must say that I was somewhat envious of him in his reply, envious of what I regard as a real measure of democratic maturity because the answer was that there will be no dramatic switch; there will be no enormous change. [More…]
Western political theory has through the ages suggested that a democratic society is distinguished from other societies because government exists by ‘the consent of the governed ‘. [More…]
They are being provoked by the actions of a man who is not liked by the greatest democratic section of the community, who parades himself and purposely attends functions to attract such demonstrations. [More…]
This is the democratic trade union movement. [More…]
I would like to quote Mr Russell Prowse who described democratic socialism in this way: [More…]
Democratic socialism is the euphoric passing state from democracy to socialism. [More…]
As far as I could see, he did not seem to be worried too much about democratic socialism at that time. [More…]
I suggest to those sincere people who believe that there is such a thing as democratic socialism that they should look a little closer at the experience of other countries. [More…]
Where is there democratic socialism that has existed for any length of time where the people are still free, and where they still have freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom to strike for better conditions? [More…]
Among those parties are to be found the most democratic. [More…]
There are the Western European social democratic parties, particularly in Germany, Sweden, Finland etc, the British Labour Party, the Israeli Labour Party, the Australian Labor Party and the New Zealand Labour Party. [More…]
One of the most prominent members of the British Labour Party, Mr Anthony Crosland, recently in relation to democratic socialism stated: [More…]
But underlying all our beliefs about the nature of society is a deep and enduring commitment to democratic principles, to freedoms of speech, belief, assembly and association and to the administration of society by legally enacted statute. [More…]
Socialism loses all meaning when the democratic system is violated; it ceases to exist without the protection of democratic forms of government. [More…]
In considering the democratic socialist parties in the world today, one should look at Sweden, another European country, where economic recovery is strongly in evidence. [More…]
I turn now to West Germany where the Social Democratic Party, the SPD, has been in office since 1969. [More…]
Senator Walters referred us the other night to West Germany as an example for Australia to follow but she did not say that there had been a Social Democratic government in West Germany since 1969. [More…]
Social democratic parties stand as protectors of democracy and civil liberties. [More…]
Where are the democratic socialist parties in Chile today? [More…]
I have been to a conference of the Socialist International and have talked with representatives of the democratic socialist parties in Chile and I can tell honourable senators where they are. [More…]
In effect the socialist democratic parties are completely banned because after the fascist coup social democratic parties and invariably the trade union movement were proscribed and disbanded. [More…]
I think honourable senators would find that the social democratic parties received the harshest treatment. [More…]
This is because of their firm adherence to democratic principles and their commitment to constitutional propriety. [More…]
It is an organisation set up to assist social democratic parties all over the world whether they are legally allowed to operate or operate illegally. [More…]
Whoever enjoyed the most military support would have ruled that country, but thanks to the support of social democratic parties all over the world there is now a much more stable situation. [More…]
But for the PSF and its determined commitment to democratic priniciples, Portugal would once again have receded into the tyranny it knew before, whether of the Right or of the Left. [More…]
I think I have spent enough time dealing with the remarks that Senator Walters made the other night about democratic socialism. [More…]
He was standing for democratic principles, which apparently he has now forgotten. [More…]
I realise of course that there are some restraints, allegedly, on overseas travel at the moment but I believe that a quick trip around the Scandianavian countries, West Germany, Holland, Austria, Israel, England and New Zealand would reveal that there are plenty of countries which have had democratic socialist governments on and off, sometimes on for a long time, such as in the case of Sweden. [More…]
I think it was Senator Sibraa who said in the Senate last night that countries in which the democratic system has been preserved are almost entirely countries which have had a social democratic form of government. [More…]
I notice that Senator Walters, on the government side, is shaking her head in disagreement, but I would like to mention those countries where there are social democratic parties, parties which are members of the socialist internationale in government. [More…]
I do not wish to appear arrogant towards Senator Walters but if I may say so I can assure her that my knowledge of the Austrian, Belgian, Norwegian and West German social democratic parties and the British Labour Party is much more intimate than hers. [More…]
Other countries in which there are social democratic parties as members of a coalition include the Republic of Ireland and various countries throughout the West Indies. [More…]
All these countries are democratic countries. [More…]
The only major democratic countries, apart from Australia, and New Zealand where there has been a recent change, in which there are not parties affiliated with the socialist internationale in office are the United States of America and Canada, but even in Canada 2 provinces, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, have socialist governments. [More…]
By this Government acerbating class distinctions in this country, returning to the Coolidge-Hoover policies and the outmoded, outdated and eminently unsuccessful Adam Smith policies, and turning to the policies of Milton Friedman, which clearly do not work even in Chile where they have a military junta backing them up, the economic system of this country will fail, there will be dire poverty amongst substantial sections of the Australian people and even more irreparable damage will be done to the already badly damaged democratic system of this country. [More…]
In June 1974, under a Republican government, whose philosophy was much closer to that of this Government than would be that of a Democratic government with which perhaps we would have closer affiliations, the United States had a Budget deficit of $3.5 billion, which jumped in June 1975 to $43.6 billion and in June 1976 to $76 billion. [More…]
It was not an Australian Democratic Labor Party report. [More…]
Is the Minister aware that the Government of the United States of America has won support for this basic democratic principle from the United Kingdom, French and other European governments as well as the South African Government? [More…]
There are forces at work in society today aimed directly at young people, which are calculated to influence in a fashion adverse to our traditional system of freedom and democracy, and adverse to our normal methods of democratic discussion. [More…]
I hope that members of the Labor Opposition, as they are here on a democratic basis expressing these things, would support this statement to their back teeth, because there can be no half measures. [More…]
When the hospital and health funds in New South Wales were arguing how much of their reserves would have to be set aside to meet rising costs and how much they would boost their premiums, Senator Greenwood said to me: ‘If I have my way they will be much more democratic’. [More…]
We pride ourselves that we still live in a democratic country. [More…]
I believe that is again a part of the democratic system in which we live. [More…]
Few modern socialists would now maintain that nationalisation is the sole, or most effective, method of achieving democratic socialist objectives. [More…]
But, more than that, I suggest to the Senate that Professor Manning Clark is entitled to express his interpretation of the events of last November, to express them in a public forum and to express them in an article in an academic journal, without having such expression become the subject of abuse by members of Parliament who pervert the machinery of question time to abuse him for his exercise of his democratic right as a citizen and his exercise of his judgment as a scholar. [More…]
I think that particularly over the past 30 years during which India has had its independence it has been one of the great bastions of the democratic system. [More…]
What I would suggest to the Senate is that something very serious is happening in India, that is, that there is a very steady erosion of the democratic parliamentary system within that country. [More…]
Certainly if India were compared with China or the Soviet Union or, for that matter, with its neighbour Pakistan or with the Philippines or Spain or most of the countries in Latin America, India indeed is a very democratic country and it probably still ranks amongst the most democratic countries in the world. [More…]
India, this great country, has been the example which democrats throughout the world have been able to quote to those who have said that it is only a few rich people in Sweden, New Zealand, Canada or Switzerland who can afford to have the parliamentary democratic system and that as long as there are real economic and communal difficulties democracy does not work. [More…]
Although the rate of progress towards economic justice has undoubtedly been very slow and there are very many poor people and very many underprivileged people in that country, progress has been made and that progress has been made within a democratic system. [More…]
I do not wish to insult and deride the Indian Government, but I do believe that those people who believe in the democratic system, people who are not enemies of India, should make it clear to India that we are very seriously disturbed about what is happening in that country. [More…]
I think that the actions that she has subsequently taken were a very severe blow to the democratic system in that country by her not accepting the decision of the court on this matter. [More…]
I wish to prolong the matter no further, only to say that what is happening in India is causing great distress to democratic people throughout the world. [More…]
At the same time we should express to them the hope that the very high regard all democratic people have held for India over the last 30 years will not be destroyed by the arbitrary actions which have been taken over the past year. [More…]
In short, I believe that Indian democratic freedoms are in the dock with George Fernandes today. [More…]
All those committed to democratic principles in this Parliament should be concerned about it. [More…]
The point was made to me that in fact they may be a very small minority in the Soviet Union but also that those who believe in democratic rights are now in a minority in the world. [More…]
We in the world in that category are in a minority now and therefore there is more need for us to raise our voice when we see another country unfortunately removing itself from the democratic process. [More…]
Report after report has appeared in Australian newspapers of pressure by American cattlemen firstly on the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party and secondly on the United States President himself. [More…]
It is a recognised principle of our democratic way of life that Judges and Magistrates should be independent and free from political pressures. [More…]
As you will be aware, following the changes of Government in South Vietnam and Democratic Kampuchea last year, the previous Australian Government announced, through Senator James McClelland, Minister for Labor and Immigration, on 1 1 November 1975 - [More…]
Fortunately, the forces of good prevailed in that War and so the fundamental democratic rights of the Western democracies were preserved. [More…]
We in South Australia have been denied this right for many years by the Upper House- the Legislative Council, in which until recently only half of the members were elected on a democratic franchise. [More…]
It should spell out that the persons who are to be the representatives of the various State governments are to be fully elected, not nominated, because we live in what we hope is a democratic system. [More…]
I posed this suggestion in the hope that Senator Carrick, to make this Bill work much better and more democratically, might speak to his State colleagues in South Australia and point out how a lot of people there are being deprived of their democratic right to stand for council or to elect to the local government a person of their choice. [More…]
Those who took part in it insisted that democratic socialism should be the basis of the Hungarian political structure, and that the land reform and other social achievements should be safeguarded. [More…]
In my opinion the farmers have been misled on this whole issue and I feel that the human and democratic rights of these individuals as well as all Australians are at stake. [More…]
Later when Mr Petersen was asked, ‘Surely in a democratic country when you go to court and pay your fees for a solicitor and barrister you are entitled to the finding of that court. [More…]
We are grateful to this newspaper for allowing us our democratic right to protest and be heard. [More…]
It might not have seemed very democratic to do, but in retrospect, it would have seemed to be more honest. [More…]
Democratic rights of people [More…]
These 2 families have been placed in a situation by Darra Explorations that should not be tolerated in our democratic society. [More…]
But in fact the drift was much more than that because 2302 votes went to the Family Action Movement, 474 went to the Democratic Labor Party and 233 went to the Workers Party. [More…]
In reply to what Senator Cavanagh said, I recall to his mind that the leader of his own party, Mr Whitlam, stated as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives that the Opposition would vote against the Government on a Supply Bill, that if it did not win there it would vote against it in the Senate and that if it were defeated in the Senate- he thought that Labor would have the support of the Democratic Labor Party on that occasion because of criticism that it had offeredthe Government would be forced to resign. [More…]
All members of the Parliament are, I am sure, committed to democratic control of trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
The cornerstone of democratic control is membership participation. [More…]
The fact is, however, that direct election is not, in all situations, a guarantee of proper democratic control. [More…]
All members of the Parliament are, I am sure, committed to democratic control of trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
The cornerstone of democratic control is membership participation. [More…]
But to arrive at a definition of the word office’ which in fact allows an appointed administrative officer to perform many of the functions which are now exclusively reserved for an elected officer in our view is fraught with dangers in terms of the much vaunted democratic principle which is enunciated in the second reading speech. [More…]
But in terms of democratic elections and the dynamics of an industrial organisation, it is a most extraordinary provision. [More…]
If you, Senator Walters, want to get up afterwards and tell us that it is rot or alternatively, that it is democratic or alternatively, that it is consistent with the Government’s pious statements of intention about democratising- if that is the correct word -industrial organisations, then I will be very glad to hear about it. [More…]
I reiterate our fundamental objections in these terms: The legislation seeks, in the terminology of the Minister, to introduce more democratic systems of elections into trade unions. [More…]
I might mention for the benefit of honourable senators that the Liberal Party in South Australia adopted this principle some 3 years ago when amending its constitution, for the very purpose that we are providing it in this legislation today- to provide a more democratic means to let people get on with the job in their organisation without continually having to watch their backs. [More…]
We in the Opposition oppose these amendments as they are at variance with our commitment to a proper democratic control of trade unions and all organisations, whether they be employer or employee organisations. [More…]
The previous Labor Government’s commitment to democratic control of trade unions prompted the amendments to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act in 1973 which have been referred to and which provided direct election of full time officials. [More…]
If this legislation achieves this, it will mean that minority groups, often of extremist leanings either to the Left or to the Right, will be able to exercise control over important industrial organisations without ever being subject to the democratic pressure of rank and file elections. [More…]
Again, so much for democratic control. [More…]
That leads me to wonder how sincere is the resolution of the antagonists of this legislation, how sincere is their involvement and their concern for what is truly a democratic circumstance. [More…]
If we are able to establish that circumstancewe believe that these amendments go some way towards establishing that circumstancethen we have achieved the necessary foundation for the continuation and development of a democratic circumstance in Australia. [More…]
I noted also that in the other place on 3 November the honourable member for Port Adelaide, Mr Young, in talking on this Bill made reference to 2 trade union secretaries and said that they were closer to the Liberal and National Country Parties and the Australian Democratic Labor Party than to the Australian Labor Party. [More…]
If that is the inference that Mr Young was making then I think it is one of the most undemocratic and un-Australian utterances that I have yet read. [More…]
It embodies a complete reversal of the constantly repeated promises during 1975 and 1976 by the coalition parties to make the unions more democratic. [More…]
I saw virtually no coverage of the debate on this legislation in another place even though the campaign which the media aided and abetted was based on the idea and a promise that unions were to become more democratic. [More…]
Here we have a piece of legislation which cynically reverses the moves that had been made by the Whitlam Government to make unions more democratic but the media are virtually silent. [More…]
Therefore I take the opportunity presented to me in this debate to use the forum of Parliament to spell out the hypocrisy and double dealing of the Government which is embodied in this legislation and the serious attack it constitutes on the democratic rights of the rank and file trade unionists. [More…]
Workers Federation and the Seamen’s Union of Australia it is important to note that this method of voting was in fact highly democratic in that it achieved up to 90 per cent union membership participation in elections as opposed to about 40 per cent average participation achieved through a system of postal voting. [More…]
The democratic principle is at the heart of the foundation of unions in Australia. [More…]
The principle has been dangerously eroded and it is heartening to find recognition of that fact in the Union movement, and even more heartening to have the constructive suggestions coming forward designed to restore more democratic control. [More…]
I think it is perfectly reasonable for me and other members of the Opposition to place a very sinister interpretation on what the Government has done by developing amendments at the very moment when all unions, particularly the NCC dominated unions, would have had to transfer to the most democratic method of electing officials; that is, the rank and file method. [More…]
Suddenly the Government, violating all its previous undertakings, has introduced an amendment which will not require those unions still using the collegiate system to change to the more democratic method, or to the postal ballot method. [More…]
AH members of the Parliament are, I am sure, committed to democratic control of trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
He then proceeded to table legislation which erodes very significantly that specific idea of democratic control of trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
The fact is, however, that direct election is not, in all situations, a guarantee of proper democratic control. [More…]
How can it be that a system of election which allows every member of a union a voice is less democratic than a collegiate system which does not allow every member a direct voice in the election of union officials? [More…]
There has been some suggestion by some members of the Government that somehow the collegiate system is more democratic because it protects the interests of the smaller States. [More…]
Senator Harradine will have ample opportunity to justify his quite surprising and amazing opinions about the collegiate system being more democratic than the rank and file system. [More…]
In summary, I and other members of the Opposition, are opposing this legislation because it removes the right of the rank and file members of unions to participate directly in ballots for their full time Federal officers because it enables minority factions at present in control of some unions to retain control of those unions against the wishes of the rank and file members, because the legislation was drawn up without proper consultation with the union movement, and because particularly the 15 per cent amendment was introduced with no consultation and is an erosion of the democratic rights of the trade union movement. [More…]
I realise that at first glance this sounds very democratic and ideal, but if one looks at it more intensely one will find that it is a very different thing in practice. [More…]
It is a very similar democratic system. [More…]
To hear honourable senators opposite say that it is undemocratic and that it is absolutely against all they stand for really amazes me because if that is true they do not agree that they themselves have a democratic system of election. [More…]
Cannot honourable senators get it into their heads that this is a system which gives a more democratic control of that particular union? [More…]
I come to the question whether one system or the other is more democratic. [More…]
What right has this Parliament to impose upon the trade union movement a method of self-government which is contrary to the traditions of the organisation, to its industrial coverage and to its administrative convenience, when those organisations must have rules that uphold the democratic control of their officers and their committees by the membership as determined and established by court precedent over many years? [More…]
Everyone has expressed a desire for democratically controlled elections. [More…]
Even Senator Harradine claims this but he thinks a collegiate system is more democratic. [More…]
Exercise your democratic right by voting for an effective administration of our union free of outside interference. [More…]
This is the great democratic Union that we have heard about today. [More…]
But some of the imperfections in the system arose because Senator Harradine, as a member of the Democratic Labor Party and other DLP members would go to the local office of a legal office in Victoria Square trying to plan and organise how they could infiltrate the union with people who were not members of the organisation. [More…]
Senator Greenwood supported Senator Harradine in his attack on democratic unionism. [More…]
We picked on one union which adopted the most democratic method of electing its members. [More…]
Senator Harradine referred to the Bill before the Senate as setting up a more democratic system that will provide a choice for organisations and give more democracy to the rank and file members particularly of the small branches of unions. [More…]
He also pointed out the undemocratic aspects of the Cameron amendments. [More…]
This Bill will provide a more democratic system and I believe that it will give the rank and file far more say in who should be their leaders. [More…]
All members of Parliament are, I am sure, committed to democratic control of trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
The cornerstone of democratic control is membership participation. [More…]
This should be carried through into every branch of our democratic life. [More…]
Yes, only because the man is standing for a democratic election in Queensland- a man trying to defend himself against the infiltration of people like Senator Harradine. [More…]
Instead of being democratic, as was claimed by the Minister, it allows undemocratic practices to flourish. [More…]
There has been some prolonged criticism in the chamber of the collegiate system, as if the collegiate system gives the opportunity to some union members to dismantle the most democratic one vote one value system in the union movement. [More…]
They do not give him any democratic right to elect all the full time officers of the union. [More…]
The question at issue here is by what method we can best achieve the mutual aim- I say mutual aim ‘ because it is shared on both sides of the Parliament and, I am sure, both sides of the nation- that is, to obtain the most effective democratic control of both trade unions and employer organisations. [More…]
Whether it was a one-tier system or a multi-tier system, for 70-odd years that had been accepted as a perfectly democratic form of election for union leadership. [More…]
The Government, after very anxious consideration of various methods by the Minister whom I represent in this chamber, has decided that a one-tier collegiate system of voting for the full time officers, leaders of trade unions, whether they be at the Federal level or at the branch level would be an effective method, an equally democratic method, of electing such leaders. [More…]
I felt that Senator Ryan misunderstood the nature of the collegiate system because she seemed to think that it was undemocratic and contradictory to the Government’s policy of requiring postal ballots which it introduced into this legislation earlier this year. [More…]
It will be a fully democratic vote. [More…]
There is no suggestion that under this system the democratic right of a postal vote will be denied to the mass of members of a union. [More…]
So I think it must be clear now even to those Labor senators who seem determined to misunderstand or misrepresent the nature of this Bill which seeks to amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Act that this Bill simply provides an alternative democratic method of electing the leadership of trade unions. [More…]
We are simply giving the trade movement the choice of adopting, through its own democratic processes, controlled by the general restraints and guidelines of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act and its regulations, a direct voting system for their leadership or a one-tier collegiate voting system. [More…]
There is the fullest opportunity for the trade unions’ democratic control of their own rules and of their elections in future. [More…]
It seems to be a logic that is related to the fact that, having been through an election in which the centralism and federalism concepts were major problems and major elements for discussion and determination by the electorate and having witnessed the Australian electorate come down strongly, in common with most democratic societies around the world today, in favour of the federalist concept and all that it means to State and local governments, he now chooses to take a position whereby he will seek to destroy the effective implementation of legislation which can only be of benefit to the States and to local government areas in Australia. [More…]
Implementation of these recommendations may well assist in furthering the objective of democratic control of organisations. [More…]
Members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party had booked themselves out to places like Chile, Russia and China and they were trying to get away from Canberra. [More…]
Given the complexity of modern democratic government and the comparatively short term which Commonwealth governments are allowed between elections, it is crucial that there should be more orderly and effective scheduling of government business through the various stages of research, objective setting and policy formulation, program design and the evaluation of program effectiveness. [More…]
The other thing that has always interested me is why the Australian Labor Party should continue with its wish for the abolition of the Senate when, by its own admission, the Senate is the only democratically elected house of parliament in Australia. [More…]
Honourable senators will recall that in 1 974 as part of the 4 referendum proposals put up by the Whitlam Government there was one concerning democratic elections. [More…]
One assumes, therefore, that there must already have been democratic elections for the Senate and, on Labor’s own admission, that there were not democratic elections for any of the other chambers in Australia, not even for the House of Representatives where at the time Labor held power. [More…]
Apparently, the members of the ALP thought that they came to power undemocratically in 1972 and that their colleagues in a number of States also had come to power undemocratically. [More…]
It is confessing that all the trauma we went through last year, all the damage that was done to the people’s faith in the democratic system, all the bitterness and polarisation it produced in society, which will not go away no matter what the Government may ask, was for nought. [More…]
He seems to me to be a genuine man He was an adviser to the Democratic Party Government which was overthrown. [More…]
If there is any suspicion that his role is tainted in any way by a concern on the part of those who appoint him to have him look after the government’s interests, cover up scandals or be subject to some sort of direction from the Executive, it will be not only not an advance in democratic procedures but also a positive setback because it will diminish the already fragile respect which more and more people have in democratic institutions since the events of last year. [More…]
The final recommendation of the Fox Report- and the commission actually sought to stress this by using italics for emphasis- is that no decision be taken in relation to the foregoing matters (the other 15 recommendations) until a reasonable time has elapsed and there has been an opportunity for the usual democratic processes to function including, in this respect, parliamentary debates . [More…]
In this way we will be carrying into effect the process of democratic discussion. [More…]
Secondly, a national consensus on matters of international import might well be an objective of real value however difficult to achieve in a democratic society. [More…]
It was designed not only to besmirch those who were involved in this incident but also to intimidate the Trustees so that on a future occasion the Memorial will not be available to Australians who want to exercise a democratic right to commemorate some aspect of a war in which Australian troops have died. [More…]
Speech by Tom Uren, M.P., Deputy Leader of the Opposition, at a wreath laying ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Indonesian invasion of the Democratic Republic of East Timor- Tuesday 7 December, 1976. [More…]
This is the anniversary of the unprovoked attack on their nation- the Democratic Republic of East Timor. [More…]
Speech by Tom Uren, M.P., Deputy Leader of the Opposition, at a wreath laying ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Indonesian invasion of the Democratic Republic of East Timor . [More…]
I say that that is very important because I regard it as important that this country should be governed by a Prime Minister and a government which understands the nature of a democratic pluralist society. [More…]
The reason why all sections of the community have risen up and opposed the Government’s attempts to interfere with the ABC is simply this: In Australia we have a print media which is a complete monopoly of a very small number of people who, on the whole, are not democratic in their outlook. [More…]
I have invited the individual universities to look to their by-laws to ensure that they contain full democratic provisions to enable students to conduct their affairs with full democracy and I have suggested that, if some practice is obnoxious, the universities might see whether some kind of opting out can be made available as there is in some trade unions. [More…]
By way of preface, may I remind the Minister that the final recommendation of the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry’s first report was that no decision be taken in relation to the mining and milling of uranium until a reasonable time had elapsed and there had been an opportunity for the usual democratic processes to function. [More…]
I have asked them to see whether reforms could be made which would ensure democratic procedures. [More…]
However, it is important that what is done should be done, firstly, within the general rules of the institutions and, secondly, that there should be no heavy handedness from a central situation such as a government which could in any way destroy the essential and authentic freedom of students to run their democratic bodies. [More…]
So there is a conflict as between the need to do something to get a democratic situation and at the same time not to use a heavy hand. [More…]
I would recommend to supporters of the Government that they peruse some of the recent very well informed statements of one of the Democratic members- probably the best informed Democratic member- of the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Armed Services. [More…]
Once you have the U.S., in opposition to the democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, if it were to take the advice of this Government, establish what are euphemistically described here as some modest installations in Diego Garcia, that would be the surest way of ensuring that the Soviet Union would be in the Indian Ocean as well. [More…]
This is despite the fact that western economies such as France, with a conservative government, West Germany and Austria with social democratic governments, and Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Belgium with a variety of governments, have understood that one way of curing economic ills and unemployment is by engaging in appropriate public sector activity. [More…]
The Plan was introduced in 1973 and, in the words of Mr Hayden when he tabled the report on the Plan and introduced the Plan, it was introduced to bring together these threads: Planning, regionalism, true democratic participation, community development and regular critical evaluation of the performance of programs to ensure their continued relevance and satisfactory operation. [More…]
What is involved is a basic democratic right. [More…]
I thought we all had been through the democratic processes of winning whatever support we needed to get here. [More…]
The Opposition believes in democracy and we want the most democratic system to apply to elections for the Federal House. [More…]
Without transgressing by reviving the debates of yesterday, I know that a theme song of Senator Harradine and the departed Democratic Labor Party concerns how they are able to adopt a Solomon type approach to the affairs of a State and how their far-ranging thought is able to save each government from making major errors. [More…]
At the same time, equality of political rights is inherent in a truly democratic State . [More…]
It provides more scope for greater abuse of fundamental democratic principles than even the pre- 1973 Act provided. [More…]
In Great Britain, the mother of parliaments and our democratic system, I believe that a similar disparity of about 70 000 electors exists. [More…]
I repeat that there is hardly a democratic country in the world which does not allow for the problems associated with remoteness. [More…]
Apart from when the Democratic Labor Party was represented in this chamber, I have never heard anybody in this Parliament argue that the House of Representatives ought to be elected on other than single member electorates. [More…]
We know that the Democratic Labor Party used to argue for proportional representation in the other place. [More…]
We can rest assured because we live in a democratic country in which every man has the right to speak and do those things which are possible under a democratic system. [More…]
I am sure that I am speaking on behalf of my colleagues on this side of the House when I say that I join with him in deploring the turn of events and the brutal, cold blooded murder of those whose only crime seems to have been that they have simply questioned the regime of Idi Amin or suggested the establishment of a more democratic government than that which prevails in that country. [More…]
Be that as it may, it is the democratic right of the citizens of any country to determine their own affairs, and if they are guilty of any crime there are processes which may be brought to bear. [More…]
I can only say that I deplore the attempt to suggest that any activities by the forces of the people of Timor- the forces that were endeavouring to establish the democratic rights of their own form of government- can be equated in any way with the terrible atrocities that have been committed by the Indonesian authorities. [More…]
Those accounts were given by people now in Portugal who were supporters of Apodeti and the UDT movement- the Timorese Democratic Union- the 2 movements opposed to the Fretilin movement. [More…]
He has done this in a balanced way, using the democratic process. [More…]
I believe there are lessons to be learned from the point of view of the democratic process in relation to the achievement of the rights which people who have been underprivileged and who have at times lost rights would seek to regain by the use of that process. [More…]
The Australian Labor Party supports this Bill, as it supported it several years ago, on these bases, and I would like the dissidents to listen to this: If simultaneous elections for both Houses constitute some sort of a threat to the democratic process and to the Senate, why did not democracy perish and the Senate wither on the vine in the first 60 years of our federation when elections always were held simultaneously? [More…]
The Senate was destroyed on 1 1 November 1975 and it has no purpose today in our democratic system. [More…]
In fact the Senate could be a danger to our democratic system. [More…]
But the people of Australia will not allow their democratic rights to be taken away. [More…]
We should not ride roughshod over the democratic rights and feelings of the people of Australia. [More…]
Surely as a democratic principle it is right and proper that that should be so. [More…]
I think it is fundamental to the debate we are having that the democratic right of the people of Australia to pass judgment on this legislation should be accorded them. [More…]
In Australia recently there have been tendencies to deprive people and organisations of their democratic right to make up their minds on questions for decision free of threat or intimidation. [More…]
I think that the events during the recent conference of the Australian Union of Students should sound a warning note to all of us that the university campus, which is where one would expect there to be complete unanimity on the defence of such fundamental democratic principles as freedom of thought and freedom of expression, is not the place where one now finds it. [More…]
If one looks at events in the trade union movement, which Senator Harradine referred to today, one will see examples of the denial of democratic rights. [More…]
I make no apology for stressing in this debate the democratic right of the people of Australia to make up their minds in this regard. [More…]
It is a very necessary part of our democratic system. [More…]
I concede the democratic right to put the ‘no ‘ case. [More…]
The ability of the Congress to control the Executive power reached the stage where finally the Congress, although it was loath to attack the 2 Democratic Party presidents who occupied that office before President Nixon-the Democratic majorities were in control of both Houses of the Congress- decided to assert the congressional power against the power of the Executive, against President Nixon. [More…]
We need time for people to see how a government performs and to be assured that a government will not, without notice, change our whole democratic way of life as the previous Government attempted to do. [More…]
It was a christian democratic government; it was not a socialist government. [More…]
The proposals of Labor were cloaked in such dissembling words as ‘democratic elections’. [More…]
What could be more democratic than that action? [More…]
The Labor Party, the Liberal Party and the Country Party, all parties except the Democratic Labor Party, were amalgamated. [More…]
There are problems in our democratic system. [More…]
If we have a long term interest in the survival of this place as a part of democratic Australia we must ensure that it is responsive to the will of the people. [More…]
It put forward one called democratic elections, which would have meant that the central government through the Constitution overrode the States’ rights to establish their own electoral systems, and it put forward something which would have created a section 96 situation for local government. [More…]
The point, Mr Minister, is that when we bring in those shortened terms for honourable senators which coincide entirely with the terms of honourable members of the House of Representatives, when we remember one ‘s experience here from 1975 or such a brief period as that or remember the whimsical reaction of Mr Whitlam, when we rely upon constitutional experience throughout the democratic world in the last 25 years and when we remember the quotations which were given by Senator Martin and myself - [More…]
The British and French governments issued a statement on 17 February stating that they will spare no effort to ensure that the evolution of the New Hebrides takes place in an orderly and democratic way in accordance with the priciples of self-determination. [More…]
There are now only 24 democratic countries left in the United Nations and I would not want to see that number come down to twenty-three through Australia being the next one to drop off the list. [More…]
In a democratic society, such as we are still privileged to enjoy in this country, one cannot deny the right to those who advocate such principles to project them. [More…]
There are problems in our democratic system. [More…]
If we have a long term interest in the survival of this place as a part of democratic Australia we must ensure that it is responsive to the will of the people. [More…]
May we in Australia never lose that democratic right. [More…]
May we in Australia never lose that democratic right. [More…]
Is the Government prepared to affirm the democratic rights of Mr Jim Dunn to give evidence before a congressional hearing in America? [More…]
The point I make is that in any democratic society those situations must exist. [More…]
The people of the top end will, at last, have the same basic democratic rights restored to them that they lost in 1 9 1 1 . [More…]
It took 12 years for the first steps to overcome this removal of normal democratic rights to be made. [More…]
That seems to me to be fair, to be just, and to be democratic. [More…]
I always have believed that this Parliament is the focal point of this democracy and therefore the higher the standard of this Parliament the better is the democratic standard of the people. [More…]
I believe that would be a tragedy for democratic government. [More…]
It is the responsibility of the administering power to prepare the population in a democratic manner for the act of self determination in order that they will be able to exercise that right with full awareness of the implications of their decision for their own future. [More…]
- 40.50 per cent are UDT (Democratic Party) [More…]
If there is a danger of a third world war, a major conflict, taking place I do not think that any longer can we look at the disputes between the United States and the Soviet Union, between the so-called capitalist world and the so-called socialist world, or between the democratic world and the authoritarian world; we have to look at something about which we as members of the Australian Parliament can do very little, and that is the problem of the dispute between Peking and Moscow. [More…]
As democratic socialists, he and I agreed on a number of objections to the Soviet Union. [More…]
I do not mean that this should happen by way of massacres taking place, but that is what will take place unless we and the other democratic countries take steps to prevent this from taking place. [More…]
Again, it is in our interests to see that countries are democratic. [More…]
What is significant is that the people of India have said that they want to preserve the democratic system and restore those elements of the democratic system which have been removed by the actions of aspiring autocrats and dictators. [More…]
It is not a democratic country. [More…]
They are not able to exercise proper democratic pressure. [More…]
At the same time, we must make it clear to all that we have friendlier and better relations with those countries which believe in a democratic system and stand for human rights than those which do not. [More…]
Surely, as a nation we have every right and the responsibility to establish the sort of naval facilities on our west coast, north coast, east coast or wherever which will enable us as a responsible democratic society to look after our own mainland, to guard the Australian continent. [More…]
It is likely that no electors in Australian history have been subjected to such inquisitorial treatment to cast a democratic vote. [More…]
They have so objected to this democratic system that at present they have an appeal before the Privy Council aimed at upsetting it. [More…]
The Don Dunstan Government has created a situation which is, on the face of it, democratic, but which, on close examination, turns out to be as undemocratic as one could get. [More…]
There is nothing in any way democratic about that sort of proposition. [More…]
Each and every organisation is entitled to know from the Government what amendments are proposed to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, what provisions are sought to be inserted, how they are to be worded and what effect they will have on the administration and democratic functioning of the registered industrial organisations. [More…]
However, Senator Harradine must remember that there has been some 12 months or more for the unions whose cause he is championing today to change their rules in accordance with the amendments to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act- the Cameron legislation- which were passed by this House for the sole purpose of the unions’ putting their house in order and having democratic elections. [More…]
Because certain of Senator Harradine ‘s supporters could not get elected at democratic elections, they defied the law and made no attempt to alter their rules. [More…]
Instead they made an agreement with this Government when it was elected to change the Act so that they would not have to hold democratic elections. [More…]
There is no question in Senator Harradine ‘s mind of the unions’ adhering to the law and conducting democratic elections. [More…]
All the objections that have been raised seek to avoid the democratic vote of the people in certain unions. [More…]
Senator Hall has told us of the alteration which he claims has brought about one of the most democratic election systems. [More…]
Did the State Treaty of May 1955 re-establishing an independent and democratic Austria make it incumbent on that country to protect the Slovenian and Croatian minorities in Carinthia, Burgenland and Styria and to provide them with the rights indispensable to the survival of minorities and their equality in public life? [More…]
Article 7 of the 1955 State Treaty for the Reestablishment of an Independent and Democratic Austria, to which Australia is a signatory (Australian Treaty Series 1 96 1 No. [More…]
1955 STATE TREATY FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AND DEMOCRATIC AUSTRIA [More…]
1955 STATE TREATY FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AND DEMOCRATIC AUSTRIA [More…]
Austria undertakes to dissolve all Fascist-type organisations existing on its territory, political, military and paramilitary, and likewise any other organisations carrying on activities hostile to any United Nation or which intend to deprive the people of their democratic rights. [More…]
1955 STATE TREATY FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AND DEMOCRATIC AUSTRIA [More…]
I remember in fact that a committee was set up on the motion of certain Democratic Labor Party senators to inquire into such activities. [More…]
It could be safely assumed, I think, that such a government would have had no difficulty in specifying that the armed forces of what we would have considered the democratic combatants in that war would have come within this exemption. [More…]
The primary responsibility we have is to do what we can to examine any activities in our country which threaten in any way the continuance of our style of representative democratic tradition. [More…]
They were openly recruited in democratic western European countries, Great Britain and the United States of America. [More…]
With Senator James McClelland I agree that it is quite proper that there are circumstances in a democratic society in which the Minister may say that it is in the best interests of this country that people should be allowed to participate in an overseas conflict. [More…]
In the worldwide context it is accepted these days by the communist parties and some fraternal socialist parties of the Communist Government in Russia, and in the so-called democratic countries in Africa, that any declaration that a particular war or activity of violence is ipso facto a war of national liberation and it becomes a war de jure. [More…]
They also thought that perhaps Australia would be able to assist them by being an arbitrator in the dispute that was taking place among the Fretilin movement, the Apodeti and the Timorese Democratic Union. [More…]
I hope they will be decent and democratic enough to welcome a look at these allegations which have been made by many of the people who have come from East Timor. [More…]
It is not the sort of situation that ought to be allowed in any democratic country and it is certainly not a situation that ought to be allowed to continue in Australia. [More…]
I do not normally find myself citing what Mr Hamer has said, but if he does not have a reputation for making things happen he at least has a reputation for making the right noises in politics which indicate that he understands the importance in a modern democratic society of trying to reach consensus rather than confrontation. [More…]
One could not in 1906- one cannot in 1977- run a society which purports to be a democratic society on the basis of coercion of a very substantial section of that society. [More…]
Countries visited included Ethiopia, French Territory of Afars and Issas, India, Iran, Iraq, Mauritius, Pakistan, People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Somalia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Arab Republic. [More…]
I take those allegations quite seriously because I believe that one of the fundamentals of a free and democratic society is an indepedent and totally honest Public Service to service the needs of government in the country. [More…]
lt seems to me unquestionably to be a collapse in the authority of our democratic, parliamentary and governmental institutions. [More…]
I think that Professor Aitken ‘s proposal should be welcomed at the very least because it breathes fresh air into one of the most vital areas of the democratic process. [More…]
Virtually every advanced industrial nation acknowledges the importance of political parties to the democratic system. [More…]
We welcome this democratic decision by our fellow citizens in the Australian States. [More…]
Let me say at this stage also that we take heart that the current attempts to reduce the democratic rights of the citizens of the Territories- attempts which are being pursued by 2 Liberal and National Country Party State governments- will not succeed. [More…]
We have had to suffer for many years because members of the Democratic Labor Party in this place were regarded as being opposed to the Government yet we know from the Hansard over the years that on every major issue the DLP has supported the Liberal Party. [More…]
They cannot tell me it is democratic when a proposal for simultaneous elections cannot be carried when 62 per cent of Australians are in favour of it. [More…]
So, those two Premiers will not even abide by a democratic decision of a democratically constituted Constitutional Convention. [More…]
I refer to the importance of Parliament to Australia and to the Australian democratic way of life. [More…]
It is also fair to say that a lot of people within the Australian community are now querying the importance of Parliament so far as its place within the democratic institution is concerned. [More…]
I have always been one of those who has been a great believer in the institution of Parliament and in democratic processes, but the simple fact is that a large section of the public has become quite cynical about the situation. [More…]
I believe that that sort of system has to be altered and looked at early in the piece if Parliament is to get back the confidence of the public as a forceful and democratic institution. [More…]
All in all I believe that much more than has been done to date can be done to improve the status and position of Parliament in a democratic society. [More…]
The legislation cannot be examined properly under a democratic procedure, which is how the Australian Labor Party operates in this Parliament. [More…]
We go through the proper democratic procedures. [More…]
How can we deal with them by the proper democratic procedures which operate in the Parliamentary Labor Party, in the time that is given to us to do so? [More…]
I believe that Australian democracy and the functioning of our democratic system has suffered a loss in Mr Barnes’ death. [More…]
Demand that the broadcasting Acts be no longer applied selectively to prevent communication with the Democratic Republic of East Timor; and [More…]
Can he assure the Senate that the AUS election processes are fair, democratic and properly conducted? [More…]
There has been a great deal of discussion whether the election processes of the AUS are democratic. [More…]
If that is true, it is a matter of judgment whether or not it is democratic. [More…]
The Government, through me as the responsible Minister, has also indicated to the institutions that the institutions should look to their governances- their ordinances and regulations- to ensure that the rules under which student bodies function are wholly democratic and to see whether there ought to be provisions in those rules for an opting out procedure in terms of conscience. [More…]
I believe that that distinction must always be borne in mind, as it is clear that in our democratic society people are entitled to arrange their affairs in the way which they believe will best benefit them. [More…]
I emphasise again the belief which I expressed in the Senate only a few days ago, during a discussion on another matter, that with the very real problems with which this country is confronted at the moment, the question of manpower policy is absolutely crucial to the continuing existence of this country as a viable democratic society. [More…]
They are part and parcel of a free and democratic society. [More…]
I do not honestly believe that anyone could be critical of this democratic action by our Government. [More…]
At times they have not hesitated even to dictate to this Parliament, this great democratic institution which is representative qf every adult male and female in the community. [More…]
I have always paid tribute to Senator Hall in the past for being a Premier who brought about some form of democratic electoral redistribution in South Australia, even though he was forced to do so because he made a rash promise in regard to a by-election for the seat of Millicent. [More…]
However, when we get a further democratic redistribution by the present Labor Government the Liberal Party is going to all pains, even as far as the Privy Council, to try to upset it. [More…]
Now the matter has been settled the next election in South Australia will be fought on the most democratic boundaries we can get in that State. [More…]
They should do likewise and let the whole of the electorate in every State go to the polls and vote in a democratic system so that the party which gets 50 per cent plus one of the vote will be the Government irrespective of its political colour. [More…]
He was not the honourable member for Swan then, lt was suggested to him that he had travelled right across the political spectrum- from the ALP to the Australian Democratic Labor Party and to the Liberal Party. [More…]
I might say that some time ago I warned Simon that if he were keen in his campaign to try to make the Australian Union of Students a democratic body representing the students of Australia- I admired him for it- he would be vilified, he would be abused, he would most likely have physical violence wreaked upon him. [More…]
This principle, of course, is the keynote to the development of a liberal, democratic society in which we believe. [More…]
So it is all right for my friend Senator Hall, who really is a former member of the Liberal movement- although from his remarks this evening one could have thought he was making application to join the Democratic Labor Party- to make extreme utterances such as those he has made tonight, but the simple fact of the matter is that when he was a member of the Liberal Party and probably at or about the time when he was Liberal Premier of South Australia, the Menzies-McEwen Government took action in this Parliament to remove the superphosphate bounty. [More…]
Jim Dunn, Director of Foreign Policy Section of the Legislative Reference Service, Australian Parliament, Mario Carascalao (leader of Uniao Democratic party), and Jose Goncalzez, Timorese Governmental official. [More…]
After the fall of Portuguese fascism, the discussion group members helped to form the Timorese Social Democratic Association, which later became FRETILIN, the movement which is presently waging guerrilla war against an Indonesian invasion. [More…]
They are the ASDT (Timorese Social Democratic Association), which subsequently changes its name to FRETILIN (Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor), a group favoring independence; UDT (Timorese Democratic Union), favoring continued associations with Portugal; and APODETI (Timorese Popular Democratic Association), favoring East Timor’s incorporation into Indonesia. [More…]
I again want to emphasise the point, which was referred to in the Canberra Times editorial, that legal aid should not be seen just as part of the legal system but as part of the welfare system within a democratic society. [More…]
It was very clear under the Labor Government that there was a commitment to providing equality under the law; that there was a belief that equality under the law was an essential aspect of a democratic system. [More…]
We are both countries enjoying democratic systems and freely elected government, both strong believers in and upholders of human rights, of traditions of freedom and of the maintenance of free institutions. [More…]
Let us have a free, open and democratic discussion on it. [More…]
The DirectorGeneral went on to say that this issue is of vital interest to all people in the community who are concerned with the preservation of our democratic procedures. [More…]
We have taken to heart the call of the first Fox report of the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry which, as Senator Douglas McClelland reminded the Senate, recommended that no decision on the mining and export of uranium be taken until a reasonable time had elapsed and there had been an opportunity for the usual democratic processes to function, including in this respect parliamentary debate. [More…]
For those who have a belief in the value of the democratic vote, for those who trust the public, these findings are quite reassuring. [More…]
I think we are a responsible organisation and, as was told to us in November 1975, we have a responsibility to democracy and a responsibility for the democratic process. [More…]
It is something that destroys the whole democratic process and our way of living. [More…]
If the other House does not accept its responsibility, our responsibility is to guard the democratic rights and principles of the Australian community. [More…]
Furthermore, I am sure we all appreciate the fundamental principles of our system of justice and our democratic way of life in which Ministers of the Crown, including Attorneys-General, Commonwealth or State, are subject to the law of the land. [More…]
Has the troop deployment been carried out in anticipation of general or trade union resistance to the new legislation which will seriously restrict the democratic rights of many thousands of persons? [More…]
The point is that they have a responsibility to ensure that democratic unionism prevails. [More…]
It is a demonstration, in my view, that the democracies and their democratic processes can be called into action with effect and promptness if the occasion is proper and if the action requires parliamentary action. [More…]
It was not a question of the rank and file workers being manipulated, it was a question of the rank and file workers expressing their views through secret ballot in a democratic process. [More…]
As a democratic country we desire to rest whenever we can on a consensus of views through arbitration and conciliation rather than by the direct use of centralised power. [More…]
I wish to make it clear that I shall act to preserve the legitimate rights of Commonwealth employees should this legislation in any way infringe those proper democratic rights. [More…]
Our broad foreign policy strategy has been to make up for that deficiency by maintaining close alliances with other democratic countries. [More…]
-I think Senator Mulvihill answered the question when he said by way of interjection ‘It is DLP controlled’, as if because the Australian Democratic Labor Party controls something it is wicked. [More…]
Of course under our present arrangements it is not possible for these people to exercise their democratic right of a vote at elections. [More…]
The big claim against Mr Coates apparently was that he was vice-patron of the Australian Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Society- the North Korea Society in Tasmania. [More…]
There is at least one member of the National Country Party in this Parliament who was previously a member of the Labor Party and the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
There are in this Parliament, I believe, two members of the Liberal Party who were previously members of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I think the Protestant Democratic Movement and the National Union of Railwaymen - [More…]
That the Government of Austria has breached article 7 of the State Treaty of May 19SS re-establishing an independent and democratic Austria by its denial of civil liberties to its Slovene and Croatian minorities. [More…]
demand that the broadcasting acts be no longer applied selectively to prevent communication with the Democratic Republic of East Timor; and [More…]
He has denied them their democratic right by refusing them leave to attend these meetings during working hours. [More…]
That is surely a very fundamental and indeed a very modest requirement for a democratic community, for a community and for a political system in which people like to talk in terms of equality of opportunity, of equal chances, of a fair go and all these things which we like to think are characteristic of the political ethos in Australia. [More…]
I said the Government envisaged the delegation of authority for a significant portion of the territorial and local government functions of the Territory and recognised the democratic right of Territory citizens to be involved in the making of laws and the taking of decisions which affected them. [More…]
The proposals are designed to encourage and facilitate active and effective citizen participation in the democratic processes of law making and administration while at the same time recognising the importance of the Commonwealth Parliament’s and the Government’s continuing role in maintaining the standing and importance of Canberra as the national capital and seat of government of Australia. [More…]
The allocation reflects the rights and responsibilities of democratic participation in local territorial affairs and safeguards the national interest in the seat of government and the national capital. [More…]
The right to make democratic decisions in territorial affairs will entail responsibility to contribute a proper share of resources to the level of standards and services in Canberra. [More…]
Those who ignore the importance of controlling a deficit can only aid those whose business it is to destroy the evolutionary, free, democratic Australian process. [More…]
I am going to talk about education just for a moment to suggest that it has to be relative to the end product if it is going to provide the sort of braking force that is necessary in a democratic society. [More…]
It is only then by that analytical process that we really have the capacity to survive and to develop as a free democratic society. [More…]
I suggest to the Senate that one of the basic equalities that characterises a truly democratic system is equality of access to the law and equality under the law. [More…]
Among those people is Dr Puey Ungphakorn, a very eminent man who was an adviser to the last democratic government and who was the rector of Thammasat University when the revolution took place and when the dictatorship took effect in Thailand last year. [More…]
No government in a free, democratic society is likely ever to disregard unemployment. [More…]
That is, that we cannot have a successful and democratic trial of this Government at the next House of Representatives election. [More…]
Therefore there will be no democratic test by the Australian people for at least 5!6 years. [More…]
When a person was democratically appointed to another place- which the Liberals had done on quite a few occasions- what did we find? [More…]
What did the Premier of Queensland, who is to go to the people on the 12th of next month and put himself forward as a democratic Premier, do? [More…]
As Senator Hall has rightly pointed out- it now looks almost certain because of the way the present Government has got the country into an economic mess, with rising unemployment which is the worst since the last Depression- even if Mr Fraser holds an election in December and is the loser he will still ride roughshod over the democratically elected government because he will have the numbers in this place. [More…]
As Senator Hall has pointed out, it will be five and a half years before the electors of Australia can elect a democratic government which will have the numbers in both places to carry out the wishes of the people. [More…]
I can understand Senator Hall’s concern because he was the victim of the same sort of thing when he was the Premier of South Australia, when he had to contend with a person named Mr Renfrey De Garis who even though he was in the same party- he was the Leader of the upper House- went on record as saying: ‘Why do you want a democratic election for the Legislative Council in South Australia? [More…]
Not only has it brought in legislation in this Parliament, but we find Mr Bjelke-Petersen bringing in legislation in his Parliament which prevents the young people in Brisbane or any other major city in Queensland from holding a democratic protest march. [More…]
As long as it was a democratic march and a democratic protest, we felt they were entitled to hold that march. [More…]
The population in the German Democratic Republic is small by comparison with a number of countries in Europe and especially even in Eastern Europe where all people live under a similar social system. [More…]
So there you have the democratic system. [More…]
It got to the stage that even with the support of the Country Party the Liberal Party could not govern without those five Democratic Labor Party rebels who used to sit in this place. [More…]
At least I give the Liberal Party this credit: It fooled the Democratic Labor Party and the country is now rid of the detrimental influence that those five fellows had on this country. [More…]
It was the dastardly undemocratic action of those two Premiers that cost the Labor Party the numbers in this House and allowed you to refuse a Budget. [More…]
If those two men had acted in a democratic fashion, you would not have been able to pull the trick you pulled and on the second occasion force the Labor Government out of office and force them to go to the people. [More…]
The current provisions of the Act which require that at least 50 per cent of those on the roll of voters must cast a vote in an amalgamation ballot and that of those who vote, 50 per cent plus one must vote for the amalgamation, are based on the Government’s belief that before an amalgamation takes place every opportunity should be given for members of the organisation to exercise their democratic right to say whether they approve. [More…]
It is not so many years ago when the Democratic Labor Party was in this place. [More…]
If we believe in the democratic system, we have to provide in the community an opportunity to find solutions to the problems of society. [More…]
notes the establishment of the Democratic Republic of East Timor on 28 November 197S; [More…]
Re-open Australian communication facilities to the Representatives of the Democratic Republic of East Timor. [More…]
We need a greater democratic state in industry and complete organisation of industry in this country before we will make any advancement. [More…]
Beyond that, and to speak about less tangible but perhaps fundamentally more important aspects, small business fosters a spirit of independence and initiative, so important in our liberal, democratic society. [More…]
If one looks through the whole record of South Africa while the South African Nationalists have been in government one finds the Group Areas Act, the Bantu Education Act, the Immorality Act, the Unlawful Organisations Act, the Suppression of Communism Act and the Terrorism Act- every one of those Acts directed either to further imposing racial discrimination on the people of that country or repressing those who set out to oppose it by means which in any democratic country would be regarded as lawful. [More…]
In the budget of AUS this year $1,500 is being directed to the Democratic Republic of East Timor. [More…]
A further $1,000 is going to the Democratic Republic of East Timor for the purpose of paying rent for buildings and facilities; $ 1,000 is going to the East Timor campaign; $500 is going to the Pacific People’s Action Front; $3,000 is going to the Antiapartheid Campaign; $500 is going to the Squatter’s Campaign in Melbourne; $1,00 is going to the Palestine Liberation Organisation; $500 is going to the Stop Omega Campaign; and $1,350 is going to various anti-uranium groups throughout the States. [More…]
The Leader of the Government in the Senate (Senator Withers) goes back to a certain period in an attempt to show that the then political mercenaries, the Democratic Labor Party, might have been allied for a few fleeting moments with the Social Democrats. [More…]
Second, there are measures designed to promote further the democratic control of industrial organisations. [More…]
Democratic Control of Organisations [More…]
Do we want to live in the countries which have a high level of industrial disputes or none at all, or do we seek to live in that democratic group of societies, including Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands, which have a low incidence of industrial disputes and a high incidence of industrial performance? [More…]
Senator Button has said that the least strike prone countries are those which have social democratic governments, governments which are sympathetic to workers. [More…]
He was known to be not only a supporter but also a member of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
I am not talking about just some sectors but about the broad section of the trade union movement whose members are kept in the dark about the financial and other affairs of the operations of the trade union, and consequently are not able to exercise their proper democratic rights when it comes to electing leaders of the trade unions or taking part in the ordinary affairs of trade unions. [More…]
I have heard unions claim that it is too costly to provide a set of rules, but how can an ordinary member extend his influence and use his democratic rights to the full unless he fully understands what the organisation is about and what the rules are that have been made by the organisation which is controlling him? [More…]
What we are seeking to do is to ensure that an ordinary member of a trade union has a right which he can exercise; that he is in a position to be able to exercise that right; and that he can influence the affairs of the union in the proper democratic way. [More…]
Yet those are the unions in which the rank and file members have exercised their democratic rights by going on strike, in some cases after having availed themselves of the only opportunity to seek some for of justification and negotiation in respect of the matters before them. [More…]
If one reads some of the campaign material that was distributed by the opponents of Alfred E. Smith when he stood as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency in 1928- the first Catholic candidate of a major party- particularly the material distributed through the South, which, for the first time since the Civil War was not carried by a Democratic candidate, one will see a strange mixture of accusations made against Governor Smith. [More…]
At times they have not hesitated even to dictate to this Parliament, this great democratic institution which is representative of every adult male and female in the community. [More…]
But they have come to a country in which archaic people, such as those people in Queensland, are legislating to turn the clock back and are refusing to recognise democratic rights which are basic to the Australian way of life. [More…]
What a travesty it is of the operation of the democratic process when one man can hold such a secret in his hands- to the extent that even when he canvasses his own Ministers he apparently receives a response which does not enable him to make up his mind. [More…]
There was a majority in this chamber of Liberal Party, Country Party and Democratic Labor Party senators. [More…]
I am very worried that if what I have suggested does happen we will more rapidly than I otherwise would have expected attain the status of some sort of banana republic which has the respect of no country which would aspire to democratic freedoms equivalent to those to which I hope members of this Parliament do. [More…]
He said that the threeyear term was a quite short term by Western democratic standards. [More…]
it may be said without fear of contradiction that at the present time effective Parliamentarian Control over public finance is incomparably weaker in Britain than in any other democratic country . [More…]
Very few people are aware that in the United States, France, and other democratic countries Estimates are subject to very close scrutiny before they are passed and are liable to be drastically amended against the wishes of the Executive. [More…]
It offends every democratic principle in this country. [More…]
I repeat that it will be a sad thing for Australia and for the democratic and parliamentary institution if people, whatever their views and however odious those views may be to others, do not have the right to meet, to express their views and to deliberate. [More…]
I believe that that is of very great importance, and I am sure that when Senator McLaren referred to it he felt that he was exercising his democratic right to have an equal opportunity with anyone else in the community who wishes to refer to it. [More…]
This is a clear example of political intimidation and blackmail aimed at denying Queenslanders their democratic right of election choice ‘, Mr Burns said. [More…]
When I came into the Senate a former Victorian Democratic Labor Party senator, Senator McManus, had emerged from the political wilderness. [More…]
Electoral officers carry out the most important function in a democratic system in relation to the procedure for an election. [More…]
It should be a continuing process in order to protect the democratic process. [More…]
I notice this morning that Mrs Yvonne McComb, the State President of the Liberal Party in Queensland, in referring to the statements made about Mrs Bonner, said that Mr Bjelke-Petersen must realise that everyone has a democratic right to vote for any political party. [More…]
We in turn have a right to expect that Queenslanders and Queensland leaders will respect the democratic rights of persons in their State. [More…]
Mr Bjelke-Petersen said that, if people in Mount Isa exercise their democratic right to vote for the individual they want to vote for and that individual just does not happen to be bis candidate, they are not likely to see the money for the Lake Julius Dam. [More…]
I think that is a corruption of the democratic system. [More…]
When we examine the provisions of the Bill we find that so many of them are totally repugnant in terms of what one would wish for a broadcasting system in a democratic, pluralistic and multilingual society. [More…]
This is a totally unacceptable development in a democratic political system. [More…]
It must really be mortifying for him to see the anti-democratic legislation that the Government he supports brings before us- in the full knowledge that it has the numbers to push it through. [More…]
The Minister kept assuring us that our anxiety was totally unjustified because everything would be accessible to the public; that procedures would be established whereby the ultimate expression of democracy could take place, in that the public could come and say, ‘We do not like that station, that kind of broadcasting’, that if enough of them said it, in a democratic way, their wishes would be observed and they would be able to bring about change. [More…]
Let us see the Bill in future passed with due regard to these democratic principles which should be enshrined in a Bill of this sort, given the sensitive area with which it deals. [More…]
That is a very bad thing in the context of a country with democratic pretentions such as ours and we very much regret that the Government - [More…]
That is quite clear from the clause dealing with the functions of the Special Broadcasting Service and is, I would have thought, a bad thing in a country with our democratic pretensions. [More…]
It is no longer the done thing to air one’s grievances in a democratic manner at the ballot box or by petitioning parliament. [More…]
But if a large enough section of the population comes to believe that the game is rigged and if the proponents of reasonable reform are just not given a fair go within the democratic process, the day of the urban guerilla may arrive in this country earlier than people believe. [More…]
This indicates the extent to which the South Australian Labor Government will go for the purpose of fairness and to carry on its interpretation of the democratic principles of the majority of voters. [More…]
Here again we must put aside some of our party differences and consider not whether it is in our interests or someone else ‘s interests but what is better for the working of our democratic system. [More…]
So much money is spent on television and other political expenditures and political parties are so dependent on outside resources that I think it is somewhat dangerous to the democratic system and we must find some bipartisan approach if we are to achieve some reform. [More…]
It is important that we each do our duty, that we develop our systems of committees in this Senate particularly to a more effective range and that the Parliament work better in this democratic era. [More…]
I believe that the attempt by the Labor Party to overthrow parliamentary democracy in Australia, the attempt by the Whitlam Government to rule without Supply and to force the banks to provide the finance to enable the then Government to continue contrary to the democratic process had created a situation where the man with the responsibility for blowing the whistle and letting the people speak had to act. [More…]
They pillaged the system in so many ways but this was never better demonstrated than by the attempt to hang on to power at a time when the democratic system in a bicameral democracy had reached the stage where the people were entitled to have their say. [More…]
I do not believe we can maintain a sensible and good democratic system if people hold the institutions of democracy in contempt. [More…]
The Premier said it was a denial of basic democratic rights that any group could exclude other people from going anywhere in Australia. [More…]
While I am on this theme of individual freedoms and the importance of basic democratic rights to us in the Parliament I shall mention briefly the situation of broadcasting in this country. [More…]
I think that all persons who like to talk about the right of free speech, and the importance of an independent, objective broadcasting service in a democratic system should be disturbed by the changes which have taken place to the program This Day Tonight in the last two years. [More…]
What is called for is something similar to what is happening in Sweden, Austria and various countries which have a long history of social democratic government. [More…]
The measures which have been announced today strike the balance between the need to respond decisively to the threat of terrorism and the imperative of preserving Australia’s character as an open society and the democratic freedoms we all hold paramount. [More…]
Poland ratified the treaty in 1977, and it has been acceded to by Czechoslovakia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Rumania, the German Democratic Republic and Brazil. [More…]
As all honourable senators on the Opposition side of the chamber do, I believe in the importance of a completely free Press for the improvement of Australia and the preservation of a democratic society. [More…]
One of these days we will wake up here to find a terrible mutilation of our so-called democratic processes when Joh arrives in Canberra in Air Force 1 , bombs The Lodge and takes over as the Prime Minister of the country. [More…]
Some of us apply more of a democratic standard in our dealings than do others, but peculiar things have happened. [More…]
But if a large enough section of the population comes to believe that the game is rigged and if the proponents of reasonable reform are just not given a fair go within the democratic process, the day of the urban guerrilla may arrive in this country earlier than people believe. [More…]
Prior to the suspension of the sitting for dinner I was discussing a passage in a speech by Senator James McClelland and asking the question: Who will decide what is reasonable reform and a fair go within democratic process? [More…]
Does the honourable senator imply that the 1975 and 1977 elections were not a fair go, or that elections as we have them here are not a democratic process? [More…]
It was Stalin who organised the campaign by the German Communist Party in collusion with the German Nazi Party to bring down the social democratic government in Prussia in 1931. [More…]
the leader of the socalled Socialist Unity Party, the communist party of East Germany and Kurt Schumacher, the great socialist social democratic leader in West Germany. [More…]
In fact I would have thought that Senator James McClelland, as other members of the Australian Labor Party have done, was exposing the fact that through the actions of Kerr while he was the Governor-General of Australia the whole democratic constitutional parliamentary system was brought into contempt amongst a great many Australian people. [More…]
Whether Senator Lajovic likes it or not, the fact is that whenever this is done, whenever you find a substantial body of people who do not believe that the democratic system is fair and just but that they are living under an un-democratic system, you find that they do turn to violence. [More…]
At present, however, the vast majority of people have to forego their democratic rights when they clock on at work in the morning- and only resume them when they clock off at night. [More…]
This creates a much more favourable climate for management, employees and unions to get together to develop meaningful programmes to bring about more democratic principles in the work force. [More…]
In particular, we are examining the questions of the delegation of powers from the Public Service Board to individual departments, delegation from Permanent Heads to employees within departments, and ways of removing opportunities for any discriminatory practises to be taken against employees exercising what should be their democratic rights. [More…]
With these things in mind, I thought I might make some opening remarks by referring to the free enterprise democratic system, which is the system we have evolved in Australia. [More…]
They have also become aware that freedom of choice, freedom of association, freedom of speech and many other freedoms which are sometimes glibly spoken of can be found only in a democratic society. [More…]
If they do not take account of human nature and all the varieties of human behaviour, they will not contribute to the furtherance of a free democratic society. [More…]
It has been necessary for me to find a democratic and constitutional solution to the current crisis which will permit the people of Australia to decide as soon as possible what should be the outcome of the deadlock which developed over the supply between the two Houses of Parliament and between the Government and the Opposition parties. [More…]
The deadlock which arose was one which, in the interests of the nation, had to be resolved as promptly as possible and by means which are appropriate in our democratic system. [More…]
Our broad foreign policy strategy has been to make up for that deficiency by maintaining close alliances with other democratic countries. [More…]
This erodes the democratic process in Queensland. [More…]
It is clearly our responsibility that their democratic rights are protected. [More…]
When I became a member of this chamber six years ago the Democratic Labor Party had representatives in it. [More…]
Honourable senators who were here prior to 1974 may remember an occasion when, I believe the Democratic Labor Party, on the day of Parliament’s opening, put down a series of matters of urgency which preempted the debate on such matters for about six months. [More…]
On occasions they in Opposition teamed with the Democratic Labor Party to support a guillotine. [More…]
The great thing to remember is that Churchill said that democratic institutions in the United Kingdom maintained their integrity by insisting that members elected to a representative chamber were the spokesmen not of governments but of the people. [More…]
The principle has become confused, the waters have been muddied, and there is no clarity about the acceptance of the principle that we seek to establish as a prerequisite of a democratic society. [More…]
One suspects that it was only because of the peculiar processes of United States democracy that there began to be very serious concern in most democratic communities about these issues. [More…]
He does not understand that in a pluralist society the expression of views critical of police forces, the expression of views about the purposes and nature of Western society, which might be questionable, is part of a vital democratic process- and we happen to live in a vitally democratic country, about which some of us sometimes have doubt. [More…]
What it affected was the security of the Liberal Government in Australia, which I assure honourable senators is still a totally different thing in a democratic society: The two are not synonymous. [More…]
Your Government has behaved in a way which has caused great disquiet among many feverently anti-Communist Australians who have a basic commitment to fundamental human rights in a democratic community. [More…]
It was opposed by most members of my party because we did not want to make the people’s democratic Parliament look like a guarded fortress. [More…]
At the same time one simply has to acknowledge that there are some elements in the community who are capable of doing things which go outside the normal democratic process and which put people at risk, whether they are members of parliament or others. [More…]
I think such measures as are introduced should be scrutinised by a committee- and I think the Privileges Committee is probably the most appropriate committeewhich contains representatives of all parties in this Parliament so that we can somehow protect the democratic processes and practices of our parliamentary democracy. [More…]
I hope that the Privileges Committee can do its job and look carefully at what has been introduced and that any future measures will not be introduced without the Committee of Privileges followed by the Parliament, as much as possible, looking at them carefully, not only to protect us but also to protect the Parliament as an institution, the democratic process and therefore our constituents who also need protecting if we are to retain our present system. [More…]
The central issue is fundamental to the maintenance and development of democratic decision making for all Australians, and especially the Aboriginal population of this country. [More…]
His Government has become nothing less than a corrupt, undemocratic, power-hungry Government which is pursuing in a wide range of areas policies which show a general distaste for the democratic rights of Queenslanders, many of which were won over a long period of years. [More…]
One would not think this could happen in 1978 in a so-called democratic country. [More…]
It is nice of the Uniting Church to say that people should have their democratic rights. [More…]
That is right; let them have their democratic rights. [More…]
But people who often talk about democratic rights are not the best at practising this philosophy. [More…]
These are the people who talk about standing up for democratic rights. [More…]
These are the people who talk about standing up for democratic rights. [More…]
How can we take notice of the Uniting Church when it comes out with this sort of talk, that it is standing up for democratic rights? [More…]
That is their democratic right, but I do not believe those who profess to be churchmen should use their church to direct people on a political basis. [More…]
A spectacle such as this can give little joy to the citizens of this country generally and certainly will give little joy to our Aboriginal citizens who may be looking to the democratic processes of this country to protect them and as a means for their further development. [More…]
I am democratic and I am a socialist as well, and I believe that life is all about removing injustices. [More…]
I think the Commonwealth Government was one of the first governments in Australia and, indeed, one of the first governments in the democratic world for a long time, to endeavour consciously and deliberately to reduce its size and its overall operations. [More…]
The Aborigines have restricted democratic rights. [More…]
It is affiliated with the Women’s International Democratic Federation. [More…]
In respect of this legislation the whole question of the democratic governing of student activities and the payment of student dues, whether they are sporting and recreation dues or union dues, is under consideration by my Government. [More…]
That is the democratic process. [More…]
I supported that Bill, with my inadequate understanding, but I never supported it again after I received the enlightenment of Mr Justice Dixon, who said that history, and not only ancient history, shows that when democratic institutions have been superseded they have been superseded not seldom from within. [More…]
One can bite on the bullet, but what one calls a democratic society has limitations, and I can think of a few of them. [More…]
In recent times he has done a great deal to seek, through democratic processes, to build a consensus which is fundamental to the maintenance of democracy. [More…]
I strongly believe that honest people who have a feeling not only for Aboriginal people but also for the principles of democratic government must support the proposition that the Government has failed to honour its expressed obligations to the people of Aurukun and Mornington Island. [More…]
That is a restriction of the democratic rights and liberties of the Aboriginal people, who must be affected by such empowering and overpowering restrictions, to understand and comprehend what is going to happen to their regions and to their land. [More…]
This shows clearly that the Labor Party was prepared eventually to work by democratic means, not socialistic means, to involve itself in work under the Atomic Energy Act. [More…]
Here we are in a democratic country which has vast resources, amongst which is uranium, and the Government is making a determined effort to contribute to what could be the cycle for the destruction of the fabric of this earth. [More…]
If we are to face up to that problem as a problem of a democratic pluralistic society and if we are to provide legislation which recognises the fact that we have the pretensions of belonging to a democratic pluralistic society- quite apart from Senator Collard ‘s theories about the positive virtues of uranium mining and enrichment; the glorious nirvana which he painted for us- this Parliament has an obligation to ensure that the sorts of things which the Governor-General said are not merely empty rhetoric but that we in the Senate and in the other place believe in them. [More…]
I join with my colleagues on this side of the Senate in saying that both Bills should be rejected by the Senate because they are not worthy of a Parliament in a so-called democratic and pluralistic society. [More…]
We are going to these extraordinary lengths in what we believed was a democratic country at a time when the nuclear industry is going downhill. [More…]
The Government does not care that the Marcos regime, with which it is making bilateral arrangements, has already demonstrated total disregard not only for the protests of people of the Philippines who live near the reactor site but also for the democratic and constitutional rights of the entire population of that nation. [More…]
Now that sort of action is to be fortified by legislation of this Parliament which is supposed to represent a democratic country. [More…]
The Queensland Government even abolished the basic democratic right to march in the streets. [More…]
That parliamentary debate is most precious in a community that values democratic institutions and of unique value in such an issue as this about which all sections of the community are concerned and when one significant section of the community is most earnestly convinced against the wisdom of the whole scheme. [More…]
Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to preserve democratic debate on that issue. [More…]
Above all, his parliamentary colleagues will remember him for his abiding belief in our great democratic principles, in the central role of Parliament and in the rule of the law. [More…]
On the other hand, it must be recognised that over many of those years he did not have united, opposing political forces with which to contend, especially after the creation of the Australian Democratic Labor Party in 1955. [More…]
With regard to the composition of the Commonwealth delegation to the Constitutional Conventions in those years, the relevant Journals of the Senate reveal that a much more democratic attitude was adopted than the one adopted in the present Government’s motion, which I gather has the tacit approval of the present Opposition. [More…]
That for the purposes of the Convention the six members appointed by the Senate should comprise three members of the Australian Labor Party, one member of the Liberal Party of Australia, one member of the Australian Country Party and one member of the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Each Standing Committee shall consist of eight Senators, four to be appointed by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, three to be appointed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, one to be appointed by the Leader of the Australian Democratic Labor Party to each of six of the said Committees, and one to be appointed by any minority group or groups or Independent or Independents to one of the said Committees. [More…]
We feel that it is a dangerous clause which smacks of totalitarian procedures rather than democratic procedures and we strongly urge the Senate to accept the amendment. [More…]
Deliberately to deprive a defeated candidate of his livelihood is a slur on Australian democratic processes. [More…]
Our system of government to a large extent is based on democratic competition between political parties and candidates. [More…]
In a pluralistic democratic society such as ours there will never be overall consensus on matters of taste. [More…]
I hope the Minister, Mr Ellicott, does not want it and I hope he will review his decision about The Unknown Industrial Prisoner, and indeed his whole approach to the Australian Film Commission, in the light of responsible democratic values which are very well expressed in the Australian Film Commission Act. [More…]
I would not use the term democratic parliamentary government’ to describe the situation there. [More…]
Both countries have a high stake in the security and prosperity of other economically advanced democratic powers in the world; in the continuation of the process of detente between the super-powers; in maintaining an open and nondiscriminatory regime in international trade; in encouraging a continuing United States presence in the Asia/Pacific region to the extent necessary to maintain a sound balance of power there; in opposing any attempt by the Soviet Union- or any other major power- to establish hegemony in the Asia/Pacific region; and in encouraging China to continue to play a constructive role in regional affairs. [More…]
The ABC is a crucial part of the fabric of our democratic system. [More…]
Anyone who tries to stop full discussion by the Australian community upon whether a particular program of the ABC is good or whether a political commentator has said the right thing is doing a grave disservice to the working of the democratic institution. [More…]
Sir Bernard Callinan of Victoria was a vicepresident of the Victorian Branch of the Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
Their thinking was that the purpose of civilised democratic constitutional government in countries such as Britain was to carry on the traditions which had been established by the glorious Whig revolution of 1688, to take by gradual constitutional means with the consent of the electors steps towards a state of society in which, whether the means of production were publicly or privately owned, at least there was, as far as one could possibly achieve these means by legislative action, equality of opportunity amongst all of the people to live in England, which was the country with which they were dealing. [More…]
On the other hand, Austria, which has a socialist party government, a social democratic government, does not have death duties or a capital gains tax but it does have a net wealth tax. [More…]
I only have suspicions about it but quite early in the piece, a few years ago, an organisation known as the Women’s Electoral Lobby, whichI regard as an important and exemplary organisation in Australian society and an organisation which has made a vital contribution to the democratic life of this country, became hung up about the abolition of death duty between spouses. [More…]
Surely this must be the only country in the world with anything resembling a democratic Government which in this particular measure and with the tax changes which became operative from 1 February is actually distributing the burden of taxation to the disadvantage of lower income earners. [More…]
All I demand is an independent Lithuania, one that is not occupied by any army, and has a free, democratic system of elections. [More…]
That is not morally right and it is not democratic. [More…]
This will be determined after discussions with other Western democratic countries and other members of the Asian group. [More…]
The Government has been conscious of diverse attitudes and has, in its deliberations, tried to find that consensus from which democratic Government draws its strength. [More…]
I have said that the main solution is the same as that which applies in the trade unions, that is, the full participation of students by voluntary effort in bringing about democratic results. [More…]
Even further than that, I believe that a basic principle of our democratic system is that tax legislation should not be made retrospective prior to the date that a clearly definitive announcement is made that the law will be changed in a particular way. [More…]
In much of their correspondence they have pointed out that we ought to remind ourselves of democratic principles. [More…]
Of course, I wrote back to all those people and told them that they did not see fit to come out of the woodwork in November 1975 and talk about democratic principles. [More…]
I ask the Minister to accept the amendment so that when we are starting out in the Northern Territory we start on the same footing as the rest of Australia and the rest of the democratic world. [More…]
The Opposition maintains that it is not democratic for meetings of the Council to be called only by the Minister, and clearly in the Bill that is his responsibility. [More…]
There is, of course, within the hands of any university body the capacity to alter the rules and ordinances to provide for democratic rules for students and I have no doubt that will be done. [More…]
We are all concerned about the plight of the people in those communities, who, when they exercise their democratic right to employ a legal representative, which after all is a fairly fundamental and elementary right for any of us when we are in trouble, when they seek the assistance of the officers of the North Queensland Land Council and when they have the assistance of representatives of Commonwealth departments, see people being escorted from the reserves by police at the behest of Mr Bjelke-Petersen. [More…]
That is not quite democratic. [More…]
If we are going to have democratic government we have to look across the board at a whole range of issues. [More…]
Complete state collectivism is incompatible with democratic socialism. [More…]
Over the years Bill Brown has maintained an unwavering commitment to the democratic socialist goal of a just and equal society in this country. [More…]
As democratic socialists- we bear the label proudly- we stand for the values of equality, liberty and democracy: greater real equality in the distribution of wealth, income, power and status in the community; full respect for the personal freedom and dignity of the individual; the fullest possible opportunity for democratic participation by every individual in all the major decisions that affect his or her life in the work place and in the local community as much as in the larger political sphere. [More…]
They are now calling themselves democratic socialists because somebody in Sydney- I believe it was Mr Ducker- found out that socialism as such is a discredited ideology. [More…]
So, once again, we see this typical change of front by a major political party- from Labor to socialist to democratic socialist- in a very brief time. [More…]
I am attempting to be kind to Opposition senators by calling them democratic socialists, as they now call themselves. [More…]
In terms of the government to which Australia aspires, it has a government which is very democratic, very conscious of human rights and so on. [More…]
Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Fiji, the German Democratic Republic, New Zealand, People’s Republic of China, Romania, United Kingdom/Northern Ireland, Western Samoa. [More…]
That we as citizens of Australia with a great love and concern for our country, fear that this budget will bring dishonour and disgrace by increasing poverty and crime and will sow the seeds of violence within our democratic community. [More…]
The Commonwealth believes that, consistent with the rights of institutions to maintain their academic freedoms, they should demonstrate their responsibilities to maintain the democratic freedom of the individuals within those institutions, because those individuals in the institutions should be as free as other individuals. [More…]
We must not assume that the democratic system is bound to succeed, or even survive, without any effort by us. [More…]
Not so ironically, if our democratic system is to work there must be the consent of the governed: Not just the bare majority but the great bulk of the population must accept the system. [More…]
It was this anti-democratic role of upper Houses which led Abbe Sieyes to make his famous, but actually rather fatuous, comment that ‘if the upper House agrees with the lower it is superfluous; if it disagrees it ought to be abolished ‘. [More…]
If we wish the democratic system to thrive we must involve the community more in its processes. [More…]
Above all, I suggest that the United Nations Human Rights Commission would be delighted to have, and would welcome with open arms, an opportunity to scrutinise against the international standards of the covenants and documents on human rights that symbolic centrepiece of everything that is most intolerable and offensive to democratic principles in that State. [More…]
In general terms, the Australian Government always has been vocal in asserting that democratic rights should be maintained and that people should not be arrested without charge or detained without charge. [More…]
The Labor Party claims an association with the social democracies of the world but the West German social democratic Government is pursuing policies similar to the ones that we have pursued in office. [More…]
Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Fiji, the German Democratic Republic. [More…]
That we as citizens of Australia with a great love and concern for our country, fear that this budget will bring dishonour and disgrace by increasing poverty and crime and will sow the seeds of violence within our democratic community. [More…]
So I plead with those people in government to realise that excessive secrecy, far from advancing the democratic processes, is in fact potentially destructive of them. [More…]
It is certainly not as fast as it is in Germany, Sweden and all the other democratic countries which have established such a system. [More…]
Almost alone in the democratic world Australia clings to the idea that the funding of political parties is not the business of the electorate but solely the concern of the politicians and the people who run the political machines. [More…]
It is totally unsatisfactory and in my view and the view of the Opposition contrary to the interests of a democratic parliamentary system for factual information relating to government not to be readily available to members and senators in their Library. [More…]
Will the Minister state the view of the Government as to the desirable standards of operation of democratic procedures and processes on campuses in Australia? [More…]
Perhaps we should coin a new phrase- that is, no representation without taxation because the situation is arising in which people take advantage of this Parliament and the democratic processes set up in this society but make no contribution whatsoever to sustaining the sort of government services that we provide from this Parliament. [More…]
When I was interrupted as I was speaking to the Budget Papers last week I was drawing attention to the nature of the free enterprise democratic system which I consider to be basic to the majority belief of Australians and I intended to draw attention to the importance of this belief to the Budget circumstances in which we find ourselves. [More…]
I believe it is sad that because of the activities of extremists and because of the irresponsibility in some circumstances of at least sections of the media a situation has developed in which the philosophies of the major political entities in Australia have drifted too far apart for the sake of a solid democratic society. [More…]
It was only when the Prime Minister, under the rules of the Liberal Party, used his prerogative to select his own Ministry and did not select Mr Chipp as a Minister that Mr Chipp suddenly found that he had democratic principles and set about resigning from the Liberal Party to form his own Party. [More…]
We saw the Liberal Party, the National Country Party and the Democratic Labor Party join forces in this Parliament and go on strike. [More…]
I think that the marihuana case is really a touchstone of democratic values. [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to Legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Government, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to the Subsistence. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, Your petitioners call on the Senate as the House of Review to take appropriate action to release these persons from burdens unfairly placed in order to finance a deficit not of their making. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Government, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
I have moved it because the Ordinance defies a principle of self-government; it defies a democratic principle in its present form. [More…]
In bringing in the Termination of Pregnancy Ordinance 1978, the Government has flouted the democratic principle and reneged on its own promise, given when the Minister for Health (Mr Hunt) said: [More…]
But the Government having so forthrightly proclaimed the democratic right of the people of Canberra to decide this issue for themselves, now has completely disregarded their wishes. [More…]
It appears that, rather than respect the democratic decision of the Australian Capital Territory’s elected representatives, the Government has made the temporary ordinance permanent. [More…]
Any other course of action should be repugnant to anybody who believes in the rights and responsibilities of democratic government. [More…]
I hope that all senators will agree with me that the principle at issue is the right of all Australian citizens to democratic government and that a Minister who has given publicly an undertaking in the way that the Minister for Health has done should keep that undertaking. [More…]
The taxation system is a most important part of any democratic government system. [More…]
In a democratic society, at any rate, once the principle is admitted that the Government undertakes responsibility for the status and position of particular groups, it is inevitable that this control will be extended to satisfy the aspirations and prejudices of the great masses. [More…]
When the legislation came in here the then Opposition which had the numbers with the support of the Democratic Labor Party thought that it had played a master stroke when it deleted that portion of the legislation which sought to impose a 1.35 per cent levy on personal income tax to fund Medibank. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people. [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to Legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Government, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their Subsistence- [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Government, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their Subsistence. [More…]
That is a distortion of the democratic foundations of the Northern Land Council, a distortion by some people who are able to manipulate it. [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Government, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their Subsistence. [More…]
That we as citizens of Australia with a great love and concern for our country, fear that this budget will bring dishonour and disgrace by increasing poverty and crime and will sow the seeds of violence within our democratic community. [More…]
That whereas the Faser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
This seems to be impeccably fair and in keeping with all the democratic tenets or principles. [More…]
In the end, there is no price I would not pay to uphold the kind of religious toleration set out in our Constitution and practised in this democratic society. [More…]
They are similar to the Democratic Labor Party senators who used to be in this chamber. [More…]
I think that there are times in the life of every government when perhaps not all wisdom is demonstrated in the decisions taken by the group which comprises the senior executive of the party that is in government; and that the democratic process involves some opportunity for input by all the elected people who constitute the total Parliament. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
I would certainly concede that the restrictions that have been imposed on liberty in West Germany and to which I propose to advert briefly bear no resemblance whatsoever to the curbs on liberty which exist in the German Democratic Republic, that is Eastern Germany, which are manifestly worse than anything that West Germany has been able to manage. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
It is quite strange that the Australian Labor Party is almost alone amongst the socialist parties of the democratic world in believing that what we should be doing is continuing the same sort of situation which it created in 1973, 1974 and 1975. [More…]
That is what other countries are doing, not only the countries of Europe which have social democratic governments but also the United States where vast numbers of people are looking at this sort of system. [More…]
It takes away the whole privilege of democratic government and accountability to the people. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
There is a two-sided interpretation of democratic procedures and processes so that, when we endeavour to advise the Aboriginal communities on the ramifications, that is considered improper; but the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs can go to the Northern Territory, take what seems to us to be rather reprehensible actions and leave the matter open to conjecture because of the application of the principles of secrecy. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
It is a question of the extent of censorship in a democratic state. [More…]
I hope that all senators will agree with me that the principal at issue is the right of all Australian citizens to democratic government and that a Minister who has given publicly an undertaking in the way that the Minister for Health has done should keep that undertaking. [More…]
In bringing in the Termination or Pregnane)’ Ordinance 1978. the Government has flouted the democratic principle and reneged on its own promise, given when the Minister for Health (Mr Hunt) said: [More…]
It was a committee established and working as part of the democratic process in the Australian Capital Territory. [More…]
Needless to say, the Right to Life Association groups in the Australian Capital Territory, and even outside it, were quite vocal and participated in this process in a democratic way, putting their point of view, and these were heard by the committee. [More…]
To do so would be to destroy the value of the democratic process that we have seen followed by the Assembly. [More…]
Such a stance is unreal in relation to the means by which the House of Parliament in the democratic process have an opportunity to debate what is a law. [More…]
Others have dealt with it as if it were a question of self-government and the democratic rights of the people of the Capital Territory. [More…]
I have moved it because the Ordinance defies a principle of self-government; it defies a democratic principle in its present form. [More…]
If it is a matter of democratic rights, selfgovernment and the role of the Assembly, surely the suggestion is that this Senate is going to have to deal with these other issues when governments do not take the advice of the Legislative Assembly. [More…]
I would like to go back to the question of Senator Ryan’s statement that this matter involves basic democratic rights. [More…]
The question of self-government or constitutional development in the Capital Territory is to be decided by the people of the Capital Territory by the most democratic possible means- a referendum- on 25 November. [More…]
Senator Ryan has made the point- it is a fair point as far as it goes- that this is a matter of selfgovernment and democratic rights. [More…]
In addition, Senator Ryan based the substance of her motion for disallowance on the question of self-government, on the democratic rights of the citizens of the Capital Territory. [More…]
It seems to me that the argument about self-government and democratic rights simply does not stand up. [More…]
In my view it is not about self-government and it is not about the democratic rights of the citizens of the Australian Capital Territory; it is about abortion. [More…]
I believe that the argument is specious and that to try to debate the matter as a matter of self-government or democratic rights really is to avoid the most fundamental issue that is at stake, that is, the question of abortion law. [More…]
It is also abhorrent to us who hold strongly to the democratic principles that a Minister of this Parliament should make a promise in this Parliament that the elected representatives ofthe people of the Australian Capital Territory, the Legislative Assembly, could make decisions with regard to the termination of pregnancy and then later repudiate his serious promise. [More…]
There was some discussion between the government, the Opposition and the then minority group, the Democratic Labor Party, on whether the established committees could handle the matters that were going to be put before the Estimates Committees. [More…]
Upon raising the matter of the provision of staff for the Independent senator, as well as for members of the Australian Democratic Labor Party, the answer I got was that apart from their entitlement to two staff members, they were entitled also to travel - [More…]
It is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics, of Democratic Governmnent, and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their Subsistence. [More…]
In the interests of making every vote an effective vote in a democratic society we should try to reduce the incidence of informal voting. [More…]
I am sure that this Government would not want to be associated with the view, fairly widely held, that by denying to voters a means of avoiding informal voting it is negating the principle of effective voting and democratic processes. [More…]
I refer to a question I asked on 7 April 1 978 relating to the visit of Mr Valadimir Kuzin who has a well documented history as a KGB agent and of subversive activities on behalf of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in liberal democratic countries. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Is the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs aware that tomorrow is the 60th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the free and democratic republic of Latvia following the First World War? [More…]
It is hard also to understand a statement in Mr Evan’s 1970 report in commenting on Mr Reece ‘s claim that the board, on which he as chairman had no vote, only acted on consensus of opinion, he said that this was in direct conflict with the concept of democratic rule which was rule by majority opinion, and further that this proved (?) [More…]
Pastor Paul Albrecht attests this fact, and several Aboriginal men have outlined this to me as the way in which they operate, and not as we try to force them to do with so-called democratic’ procedures. [More…]
It will be an example of Australian design and craftsmanship of the highest quality and a fitting home for the High Court to fulfil its function in Australia’s democratic and judicial system. [More…]
-My question is directed to the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs and relates to reports that the Government is considering establishing consular or diplomatic relations with Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
Bearing in mind the fact that Australia may well find it necessary on many occasions to establish such relations with countries of whose governments, and the practices of whose governments, it does not approve, will the Government, in considering the establishment of any such relations with Democratic Kampuchea bear in mind the quite spectacular deprivation of human rights that appears to be taking place in that country and weigh it carefully in the balance against any gain that may be achieved by Australia in establishing such relations before proceeding further with the course which some have predicted that the Government has now embarked upon. [More…]
Indeed, I found out quite a few things about the sharp end of maintaining a democratic socialist state in Jamaica. [More…]
That we have heard the expressed intentions of one entrepreneur to bring the Red Army Choir to Australia, and declare, that regardless of its artistic merits or demerits, the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda, glorifying the Soviet Regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
That the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda unit glorifying the Soviet regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
It excludes unacceptable references to government involvement in media activities and no longer reflects a view of the relationship between the state, the media and the individual which is foreign to our conception of a free and democratic society. [More…]
Similarly I believe that most, if not all, of the laws under which we live are of a nature that we, if truly free and democratic people, have a duty and obligation to change, mould and fit to the changing circumstances of the society and the economy. [More…]
In terms of the contribution that Parliament can make to the democratic process, it is important that each person in Australia should, as far as humanly possible, be able to contest a place in the national legislature. [More…]
And whereas the Government has now legislated for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic Government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
Your petitioners submit that all or any of the foregoing proposed legislation of the Lower House, if implemented, will greatly disadvantage many thousands of citizens as either against their expressed will or not submitted to universal vote as the democratic right of the Australian people, therefore, [More…]
In the kind of world we are living in it is all the more important for nations of good will, which have learnt the art of compromise through their own democratic processes, which are committed to consensus and reconciliation rather than confrontation, to carry those principles into international affairs. [More…]
I think it certainly very democratic that honourable senators on both sides of the chamber, other than Australian Democrats senators, should present further petitions on this matter, and I confidently predict that that will be the case. [More…]
In short, parties like the Democrats, the ALP, independents like Senator Harradine, and the gone but not easily forgotten Democratic Labor Party have to rely on a handful of dedicated supporters while the major Government parties can hire small private armies to help in elections. [More…]
However, the Democratic Labor Party would have lost any state support as its electoral support declined. [More…]
I make the point that all of the nations which presently have some form of political funding are among the most democratic in the world and in most countries where systems of political funding have been operating they have been so since the beginning of this decade. [More…]
All of these countries remain working parliamentary democracies and, if anything, they have become more truly democratic at a time when the number of true parliamentary democracies has declined throughout the world. [More…]
Lobbying is a legitimate part of the democratic process. [More…]
They would be the most important and democratic and valuable advances made in the Westminster system this century. [More…]
First of all there is South-East Asia where we are seeing a conflict between allegedly Marxist states- the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; the People’s Republic of China; Socialist Vietnam and Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
In the case of China it is the so-called Democratic Kampuchea and in the case of the Soviet Union it is Vietnam. [More…]
But if we are talking seriously about what our Government ought to be doing, I suggest that we not identify ourselves with any of the parties to these disputes because none of them is following democratic principles or practices and each of them, for whatever purpose, is in favour of inflicting its regime on people who do not want it. [More…]
The only subsidiary suggestion that I would make is that we act in concert with the democratic countries that do, in fact, exist in Asia, to see that they are not mocked, scorned and weakened, and that their democratic systems are supported. [More…]
It is to the advantage of not only humanity generally but also Australia as a nation to see that those countries that do follow a democratic system are given support so that they do not themselves subsequently become the victims of the depradations of their autocratic neighbours, whoever they happen to be and whatever phoney branch of Marxism or Leninism they claim for the moment to be representing. [More…]
When we look around the world at the present time we find very few countries which have political systems which can be described as in any way democratic. [More…]
By democratic’ I mean societies in which the people of a country are able freely to choose their parliament or their government, are able freely to express their opinions, have freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and the right to form political parties, and have the other basic democratic values. [More…]
I believe that we have a moral responsiblity to align ourselves with all of those democratic countries whenever we can, to make it clear that democracy is important to us not only domestically but also internationally. [More…]
We have to make it clear that, whether or not we like the economic policy or the tariff policy of a country or whether a country has nationalised oil or denationalised oil, provided it is a democratic country which has some respect for human rights it is a country with which the ought to be aligned. [More…]
At the same time, doubtless there are countries which do not have a democratic system but with which, for some economic reason or for some other reason, the Australian Government has to have an alliance or some sort of treaty arrangement. [More…]
Much attention has been given to the fact that Vietnam is a pro-Soviet regime but it is important to realise that the Vietnamese have been increasingly forced to rely on Soviet technology, advice and expertise because of the democratic nations’ reluctance to help Vietnam gain access to United Nations developmental funds and, more recently, the cutting off of aid funds by many nations including and especially Australia. [More…]
Our broad foreign policy strategy has been to make up for that deficiency by maintaining close alliances with other democratic countries. [More…]
Let me put the argument finally back on the plane of democratic principle where Senator Mason has insisted throughout that it should remain. [More…]
Can he assure me that this anomaly will be corrected so that these women will be given their democratic rights to cast their votes in all future elections? [More…]
Unless we- and others who bear political responsibilitysucceed in helping to make peace wherever war is still being waged, and in securing peace wherever new conflicts threaten, we shall never achieve what democratic socialists have so long been striving for. [More…]
In the Dominican Republic a democratic socialist government under Pena Gomez has been elected. [More…]
We should make our voice heard in world affairs and establish our credentials as a pro-democratic country in favour of human rights, human freedom and the right of people to selfdetermination. [More…]
We should express disapproval of the gaoling of such people as Kim Dae Jung in North Korea, George Fernandez in India, any number of dissidents in Russia or democratic socialists in Vietnam, a subject about which Senator Georges may disagree with me. [More…]
My Government therefore considers it urgent that the Security Council should reaffirm the right of Democratic Kampuchea to independence, sovereignty and the integrity of its territory and the right of the Kampuchean people to determine their future themselves, free from outside influences or interference. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
What this means is that some people who take advantage of our democratic and parliamentary system and who live in a representative democracy with all the advantages which it confers on them, are not prepared to pay for the services which they expect this Parliament to provide in the community. [More…]
Mr Justice Hope pointed out that the justification for the existence of a security organisation in a democratic country should be reflected in its charter and, in particular, its functions as set out in that charter. [More…]
It will equip ASIO with the powers essential for those tasks and at the same time provide safeguards for the rights of individuals and the continuation of our democratic institutions. [More…]
When the Little Red School Book, which caused the Democratic Labor Party so much fun in the days when its members used to sit in a block of seats in this chamber, was introduced in Queensland there was no mucking around. [More…]
After we came down with a democratic system of election for that chamber we found that there was an amalgamation of the National Country Party, or the Country Party- whatever you like to call it- and the Liberal Party. [More…]
Although I knew him only briefly I can say that he was a man who was committed to democratic principles and a man who regarded principles perhaps as more important than his party. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
But what do we find when a supposedly democratic election is held? [More…]
One would imagine that, if we lived in any sort of democratic community, we would want equal opportunity for each sport, whatever it may be, to have the capacity to put the best players on the sporting field. [More…]
I argue most strongly that the problems we face are not fundamental problems concerning the worth of a democratic system. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
There are always difficulties and there are always differences of opinion in a democratic society about the role and function of security organisations. [More…]
The experience of Western democratic societies in relation to security organisations has not been good. [More…]
This practice is regarded as basic in various parts of the democratic world and should be regarded as basic in Australia. [More…]
I will confine my remarks this evening to general observations about the nature of a security service in a democratic system of government and reserve my comments on specific sections of the Bill until the Committee stage. [More…]
They are relevant for a security service within a democratic framework of government. [More…]
They have been useful in revealing the extent to which an uncontrolled or uncontrollable security service can develop even within the framework of the Australian democratic system. [More…]
But equally there is no way possible within the democratic framework to stop even false or pernicious opinions being put in front of the public. [More…]
It is impossible within a democratic framework of government to protect those liberties and rights which are essential to our continued survival without some vigilance and some care directed to informing ourselves about the activities of those who would, by illegal or illicit and violent means subvert those liberties and overthrow those freedoms. [More…]
It was a record which demanded drastic action if ASIO’s continued existence was to be capable of justification in any kind of democratic society. [More…]
What we are not prepared to accept is this Bill which goes much further, in our suggestion, than it needs to in authorising interferences with or restrictions on personal liberty and which does not go nearly far enough in incorporating within it the kinds of checks and balances which we believe are quite indispensable if security legislation is ever to be acceptable in a democratic society. [More…]
The question arises as to whether security intelligence services are consistent with the principles of a free democratic society. [More…]
Clearly there is a need in a democratic society for an intelligence organisation to obtain, to correlate and to evaluate intelligence relevant to security and to communicate and advise on such matters under proper guidelines. [More…]
Most of us would wish that there were no need for a security intelligence organisation in our free and democratic society. [More…]
There is something fundamentally undemocratic about the existence of any secret state organisation. [More…]
Whenever there is a secret organisation, whatever it may be, which has as its purpose interference with the lives of citizens, for whatever reason, insofar as this is done there is of necessity and by definition a departure from democratic practice. [More…]
But the problem which we have to deal with and the problem which we believe has not been dealt with satisfactorily by the Bill which is before us now is the problem of securing two ends which need to be attained when there is a secret service within a democratic society. [More…]
We have seen recently in a number of countries the excesses- and I am talking of democratic or at least partly democratic or parliamentary countries- which a secret organisation such as ASIO, an organisation constituted for the same purposes as ASIO, can commit. [More…]
We have also seen in South Africa just recently- and South Africa at least so far as its white population is concerned has elements of being a democratic society; it certainly has a parliament- the Bureau of State Security in that country has apparently been acting without the knowledge of at least some Ministers and apparently without the knowledge of the present Prime Minister. [More…]
He is that great individual who believes in democratic rights in al! [More…]
As Senator Bonner pointed out, not only were a third of the people kept off the electoral roll but also people who have lived on the Island consistently were denied, by this undemocratic and discriminatory Minister and his Department, the right to nominate for election to office. [More…]
What recourse do they have to some democratic process? [More…]
The Government says: ‘Oh, that is democratic. [More…]
On Palm Island, and in other areas the names of which are not particularly well known to meYarrabah for example- there has been the same sort of manipulation, and attitudes are adopted by the so-called Queensland Government that make a mockery of any sort of democratic processes and of any sort of protection of the rights of the people of the black communities in the 1 7 or 1 8 reserves that go to make up the areas of our particular responsibilities. [More…]
Were any Australian aid projects in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam damaged or destroyed by the invading, occupying or withdrawing armed forces of the Chinese People ‘s Liberation Army? [More…]
The Poultry Section appeared to have worked on a democratic basis, and if there was discontent within the section it was surprising it had not been raised before. [More…]
Of course, everything with which a member of the Labor Party is connected is always conducted on a democratic basis, and I was an active member of the Labor Party at that time. [More…]
Their rights to test and inquire into government thinking is a vital part of our democratic process. [More…]
ASIO refused to recognise the democratic right of the individual to participate in political activities and it used its information shamefully. [More…]
There is a need for a body which protects the public interest and which works against those who would undermine our democratic system. [More…]
But of this legislation is enacted without the amendments proposed by the Opposition it will itself undermine the democratic right of every citizen to participate in the political life of Australia. [More…]
I hold the view that an organisation such as ASIO is not required in any democratic society. [More…]
The fact that we have such an organisation indicates to me that we do not live in a democratic society. [More…]
I do not envy the Director-General of ASIO in the problem he faces in a democratic state. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly Consumer Price Index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; it is the current intention of the same Government to legislate for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
One of the problems is that I do not think that a number of the parliaments represented would qualify as democratic parliaments or democratically elected parliaments. [More…]
Those delegates were able to participate in the proceedings of what is the greatest gathering of democratic parliaments in the world. [More…]
Compare that with what happened in 1973, when a select committee to inquire into the civil rights of migrant Australians was established by a combined vote of Liberal Party senators, Country Party senators and Democratic Labor Party senators. [More…]
This Bill does not comply with the general principles of democracy or democratic government. [More…]
On the other hand, the democratic European countries which are party to the 1963 Council of Europe Covention adopt a- somewhat different and in fact more difficult approach. [More…]
There are organisations concerned with civil liberties and the protection of the democratic rights of the people. [More…]
Even so, the intelligence organisations in that country have thumbed their noses and carried out a whole range of illegal activities which can only cause concern to the whole of the democratic world. [More…]
That gives some indication of the way in which people with that kind of thinking operate in the democratic processes of our country. [More…]
I hold the view that an organisation such as ASIO is not required in any democratic society. [More…]
It is a potential threat to democratic principles and free government, yet we would delude ourselves if we should forget that secrecy was for a time virtually our only defence. [More…]
Thus, the right to strike constitutes a fundamental freedom in a democratic society. [More…]
The need for a security organisation as the arm of a democratic government in a democratic society does present a number of dilemmas. [More…]
There is the basic dilemma of how to provide in a democratic society, dedicated to the preservation of the liberties of the subject, for some restrictions on those liberties in the interests of security and in support of the actions which are inevitably required for a security organisation to do its job. [More…]
He came to the very firm conclusion that that organisation had to have powers adequate for the performance of the duties which would be placed upon it- duties which of course ultimately are placed upon it by the vote of a democratic parliament. [More…]
His ideal was the achievement of a modern, liberal, democratic, Islamic state and he worked with great haste to achieve this high ambition for Pakistan. [More…]
I point out to honourable senators opposite that in a democratic country people are entitled to mount such campaigns. [More…]
In effect what the Government is saying is that the democratic rights and liberties will be placed in jeopardy of every person who belongs to the Australian Council of Trade Unions or to an environmental organisation that may decide to do something about the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland and so involve itself in a challenge to the view expressed by the Queensland Government that the reef ought to be mined. [More…]
No government can claim to be representing the public interest, the rights of people, to be protecting the democratic rights of assembly, and the free expression of opinion and public and political activity, if it insists upon maintaining the word ultimately’ in clause 5 ( 1) (a). [More…]
There can be very little doubt that this is one of the several provisions of this Bill which are, among other potential applications, aimed quite explicitly and directly at those organisations in the community which have devoted themselves to what they regard as the good democratic cause of exposing the activities, as they presently operate and have operated in the past, of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change area violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
This practice is regarded as basic in various parts of the democratic world and should be regarded as basic in Australia. [More…]
I believe that the way in which the democratic system of the Parliament operates means that, by and large, there should be a presumption about the integrity of the first law officer of the Crown. [More…]
Under this amendment, the State will not be assisted by us in making its assessment unless it gives the same right of appeal as we, as a fair and democratic parliament, are prepared to give. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to bc fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
If we are to take in this Senate the attitude: ‘I have the right; I have the numbers; I have the say’ and not give a right to a senator who is not in the privileged group, we shall not get very far as a democratic chamber. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change arc a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Does the Minister for Education recall his answer to a question in February 1977 in which he assured me that he had asked the universities, through the vicechancellors, to ensure that procedures were available and that, if necessary, reforms would be made to ensure that democratic procedures could apply on campus? [More…]
Will he undertake to draw to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney the sentiments which he has expressed previously and indicate our desire that the Students Representative Council on campus be asked to ensure that all actions it takes are scrupulously fair and in keeping with the democratic goals the Minister espoused publicly two years ago? [More…]
I recall Senator Baume ‘s concern, which was expressed in a question to me several years ago, for the importance of democratic procedures applying to student affairs. [More…]
I also indicated to this Senate and to the people of Australia that I was discussing with vicechancellors and principals of colleges of advanced education the need for fair and democratic procedures to operate in student affairs. [More…]
In May 1978 the Prime Minister wrote to State Premiers suggesting that they should legislate to provide for voluntary membership of student associations at universities and colleges to achieve, amongst other objectives, a more democratic situation. [More…]
I am grateful for Senator Baume ‘s question, which enabled me to make clear to the States, the institutions and to the community our view as to the democratic procedures that should apply and the responsibilities of institutions in that regard. [More…]
That the plan to obliterate the traditional weights and measures of this country does not have the support of the people; that the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; that the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
In fact, the establishment by State parliaments of privacy committees and greater activity by Attorneys-General collectively and in their individual State capacities indicate that we are moving into an area of computers and surveillance by devices which imperil the whole fabric of our democratic way of life. [More…]
I The does not accept it then let him make way for somebody else, because in the pursuance of clauses 23, 24 and 25, the Government is breaking a considerable amount of new ground in the whole area of democratic rights in this country. [More…]
That whereas the Fraser Government was elected in December 1975 after promising that pensions would be adjusted instantly and automatically in relation to quarterly consumer price index figures; and whereas that Government subsequently announced that pension adjustments should properly be made half yearly each May and November; and whereas the Government has now legislated for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
That the plan to obliterate the traditional weights and measures of this country does not have the support of the people; that the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; that the compulsory tactics being used to force the change arc a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
The Government is not only abrogating people’s democratic rights but also it is depriving the Senate of the value it may have received from the contribution of Senator Mcintosh. [More…]
That is the practice of a bipartisan approach and referring these matters to the Leader of the Opposition- is regarded as basic in various parts of the democratic world and should bc regarded as basic in Australia. [More…]
If it does last for a considerable period, as I said before, it ought to be correct in accordance with the views of Mr Justice Hope and embody the democratic checks, balances and safeguards to which I have referred. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change arc a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
If employees do not feel that they are involved in it or if they do not feel that they have the opportunity to participate on a fair basis, then I believe that they are more likely to be attracted to other approaches such as those advocated by some of the democratic socialist and socialist parties which advocate the nationalisation of the means of production, distribution and exchange. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change arc a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Is there anything that Australia and other democratic powers can do to prevent this subversion of international organisations by the Soviet Union? [More…]
I suggest that perhaps it is no coincidence that the Minister responsible for the introduction of the Norfolk Island Bill in this Parliament, with all the authoritarian apparatus it contains, with all the insensitivity it demonstrates towards democratic rights and freedoms, is none other than that same Minister, who is now in a different portfolio, Mr R. J. Ellicott. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
After Senator Chipp had spoken for a few moments, I thought that the Democratic Labor Party was back in the chamber. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the Parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change arc a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that the Senate, in Parliament assembled, take note of the need for the electorate at large to be fully informed so that the confidence of the people is not diminished in the democratic process in general and the parliamentary process in particular. [More…]
The Crimes (Amendment) Bill attempted to remove one of the most sacred rights that people in democratic systems have, that is, the right of trial by jury. [More…]
To fight this trade and fight it within a democratic framework and within the rule of the law the Government needs special powers; powers that are not normally granted to law enforcement generally. [More…]
It is a retrograde step, in what is supposed to be a democratic system, that the rights of a properly and democratically elected body to make decisions with regard to local community organisations should have been taken away arbitrarily and placed in the hands of the Minister himself. [More…]
Despite this undemocratic situation, he has decided simply to take the money in question- we are talking about a substantial amount of approximately $2m a year- unto himself and allocate it as he chooses, in absolute opposition to the wishes of the locally elected body. [More…]
So his action was undemocratic and arbitrary and for those reasons the ordinance also ought to be opposed. [More…]
The debate is not about particular decisions taken by a body of the Legislative Assembly at a particular time; it is about whether we are to follow the democratic principle of locally elected members making decisions or whether we are to be subject to the extremely arbitrary decisions taken by the [More…]
She seems to forget that by the most democratic procedure possible the future constitutional arrangements in this Territory were put to the people of the Territory last November. [More…]
But, as I have said, the present Government put the question to the people of the Territory by the most democratic means possible and they rejected that proposal. [More…]
It is an advisory body; the people of this Territory decided that in the most democratic way. [More…]
Of the wealthy democratic countries in the world only Australia does not tax capital. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
We are aware, of course, that these groups do not speak on behalf of that community; that in fact the overwhelming majority of Croatians and Yugoslav migrants who have come to Australia have settled and have proved themselves to be good citizens willing to accept the democratic and open way in which Australian community life develops. [More…]
I remind honourable senators who are victims of this ideological inflexibility and rigidity, that an efficient, progressive and adaptable Public Service is one of the marks of a progressive democratic system. [More…]
The Opposition’s argument for a better bureaucracy, a better Public Service, is an argument for a better and more progressive democratic system. [More…]
We are proud of our democratic rights but the line between licence and liberty is very fine indeed. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
And whereas the Government has now legislated for pensions to be adjusted only once a year, and this constitutes a serious breach of generally accepted ethics of democratic government and also deprives many needy pensioners of increases that are essential to their subsistence. [More…]
We take that view especially given the failure of the Government during the ASIO debate to accept any of the additional safeguards that we wanted to insert into the security system to ensure that the exercise of discretions and powers by non-elected officials would be in accordance with democratic civil libertarian principles. [More…]
The United Nations continues to accept the credentials of the representatives of Democratic Kampuchea, and to date only 1 7 countries have recognised the Heng Samrin regime. [More…]
While rejecting the validity of existing constitutional arrangements which allow a white minority to control the levers of power, he accepted that a democratic constitution was not incompatible with special provisions for the white minority in the form of reserved seats ‘even out of proportion to the numbers involved’. [More…]
The communique made nine points: The Heads of Government: confirmed that they were wholly committed to genuine black majority rule for the people of Zimbabwe; recognised, in this context, that the internal settlement constitution is defective in certain important aspects; fully accepted that it is the Constitutional responsibility of the British Government to grant legal independence to Zimbabwe on the basis of majority rule; recognised that the search for a lasting settlement must involve all parties to the conflict; were deeply conscious of the urgent need to achieve such a settlement and bring peace to the people of Zimbabwe and their neighbours; accepted that independence on the basis of majority rule requires the adoption of a democratic constitution including appropriate safeguards for minorities; acknowledged that the government formed under such an independence constitution must be chosen through free and fair elections, properly supervised under British Government authority, and with Commonwealth observers; welcomed the British Government’s indication that an appropriate procedure for advancing towards these objectives would be for them to call a Constitutional conference to which all parties would be invited; and consequently, accepted that it must be a major objective to bring about a cessation of hostilities, and an end to sanctions as part of the process of implementation of a lasting settlement. [More…]
No, I do not think Nkomo is a Nazi, but I do think- I hope that this will not provoke Senator Evans ‘ irritation- that the role which is being played by other Germans, this time from the so-called German Democratic Republic, within Africa and in other parts of the world, does have certain characteristics in common with those roles which the Nazis played in 1938. [More…]
I would defy any honourable senator- that includes Senator Evans- to produce the constitution of any country in the whole of Africa which is more democratic than the constitution of Zimbabwe. [More…]
I would defy any honourable senator, Mrs Thatcher, Mr Fraser, the Leader of the Government in the Senate or anybody else to tell us about any elections which have been held in the whole of Africa which were more democratic than those which were held several months ago within Zimbabwe. [More…]
It would seem to me that if one of the purposes of what we describe as the Western system of government is to sponsor democracy, then at least one of those factors which should be considered when one is examining the future of some country is how democratic that country is. [More…]
the question is: What difference does it make whether a country is democratic or not? [More…]
I had noted the elections, but at the time that Mr Fraser visited them in order to obtain his advice and counsel and inspiration on democratic questions, he was still the military dictator; a man who, along with others, was responsible for some of the most horrendous genocide which has been seen on this planet. [More…]
But there are faint glimmerings of hope that an oppressive system in South Africa could be improved, amended, changed and ultimately transformed by peaceful and democratic means. [More…]
I think that it accentuates racism by giving support to those who believe that there can be no peaceful agreement and it damages democracy by saying, as Senator Evans has said: ‘What difference does it make if Zimbabwe is more democratic than Nigeria?’ [More…]
They have a rather cute way of ensuring a win at a democratic election: They lock up all their political opponents during the election campaign. [More…]
I think it is regrettable that of all the parliaments with the Westminster system, with which we are familiar, and of all the parliaments in the democratic system, with which we are familiar, this Parliament is probably the one with the most restricted record in facilitating private members’ Bills coming before the members of the chambers for consideration. [More…]
I raise this subject as a Christian member of parliament and as one who believes in the democratic right of an individual to have the freedom of spiritual expression. [More…]
But this also raises the question of the right to travel which in turn raises the more general issue of personal liberty or any possible curtailment of the right of citizens in this country to participate in such organisations and their right to basic democratic freedom such as freedom of expression and freedom of religion. [More…]
Labor has clearly endorsed ‘political strikes’ in adopting this plank, and has indicated its contempt for the democratic parliamentary process. [More…]
The Labor Party has also given a commitment to recognise ‘the rights of unions to regulate their own affairs in a democratic way free from Government and judicial interference . [More…]
Those rules must be designed with the aim of preserving a democratic society in which people can go about their legitimate business free from unwarranted interference. [More…]
As such, they are an affront to our democratic process and a deliberate attempt to undermine the effective functioning of our economy. [More…]
These tax bludgers, if I can call them such, who enjoy all the benefits of living within a democratic representative society, a wealth producing society, refuse to contribute their fair share to the nation’s revenue thereby undermining the whole fabric of our society. [More…]
This inequity between taxpayers is, I believe, eating away that social cohesion which should obtain between citizens in a free and democratic society contributing to the programs of their government. [More…]
In my view- I say this seriously- those subversive characters should be placed in exactly that limbo, beyond the realm where ordinary, honest citizens participate in the democratic process. [More…]
They are refusing to contribute their fair share to the revenues of elected government for its programs, democratically arrived at, and they are creating gross unfairness between various sectors in the community. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda unit glorifying the Soviet regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
That the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda unit glorifying the Soviet regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
the implications for personnel liberty of any curtailment of the right of citizens to participate in such organisations and their right to basic democratic freedoms; [More…]
The management of aboriginal communities should be handed to the Department of Local Government, allowing more democratic management and the appointment of staff answerable to the wishes of the community, rather than vice versa, as exists at present. [More…]
These changes are necessary as the paternalistic and undemocratic policies of D.A.I.A. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
Are legal and technical reasons consistently applied when deciding Australian recognition of other regimes which come to power by other than democratic process? [More…]
In this case, Australia voted to support the report of the Credentials Committee because the credentials of the delegation of democratic Kampuchea, which is a member state of the United Nations, had been found by the Committee to be in proper form. [More…]
That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
There is Vietnam, as one would expect, Laos, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics- one would expect that- the German Democratic Republic, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Cuba, the People’s Democratic Republic of the Yemen, Ethiopia, Angola, Afghanistan, the People’s Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mozambique, Hungary, Grenada, Nicaragua and the Seychelles. [More…]
The Australian Government continues to recognise the Pol Pot Government of so-called democratic Kampuchea because at the time when Australia recognised it that Government satisfied the general internationally accepted criteria of recognition. [More…]
In this case, Australia voted to support the report of the Credentials Committee because the credentials of the delegation of democratic Kampuchea, which is a member state of the United Nations, had been found by the Committee to be in proper form. [More…]
Let me list some of those: Vietnam, obviously; the Soviet Union, obviously; the German Democratic Republic; Mongolia; Cuba; Angola; Libya; Mozambique. [More…]
That the Red Army Choir is a military propaganda unit glorifying the Soviet regime which is still hostile to the democratic way of life. [More…]
We reach a parlous situation in a so-called pluralist and democratic society if a person in the office of Commissioner for Community Relations is placed in the extraordinary position where he cannot speak freely, without threat and without at least a degree of consultation with the government of the day. [More…]
That the change is causing and will continue to cause, widespread, serious and costly problems; That the compulsory tactics being used to force the change are a violation of all democratic principles. [More…]
I think it must be a matter of satisfaction to many of us that, in spite of some difficulties which have recently emerged in Papua New Guinea, its Government and people have done particularly well in adjusting to the democratic forms of government which we have assisted them to adopt. [More…]
However, while they are all conversant with the subject, none of them appears to have examined the Bill, which contains many clauses with which I do not think a democratic Parliament would agree. [More…]
On 21 September 1979 the United Nations General Assembly voted 7 1 countries in favour, including Australia, 35 against, and 34 abstentions, to adopt the report of the credentials committee recommending acceptance of the credentials of Democratic Kampuchea’s representatives. [More…]
There was no evidence to suggest that the credentials submitted by Democratic Kampuchea were other than in their due and proper form. [More…]
The Australian Government continues to recognise the Pol Pot regime of Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
Recognition of the Pol Pot regime does not carry with it approval of the policies of Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
to encourage the organization of representative bodies of employers and employees and their registration under this Act; and (0 to encourage the democratic control of organizations so registered and the full participation by members of such an organization in the affairs of the Organization. [More…]
must be allowed to regulate their own affairs in a democratic way free from government and judicial interference. [More…]
It also made these socalled democratic unions able to exercise their right to strike, immune from any pains or penalties. [More…]
There was no suggestion of any mechanism that would make sure that these unions were conducted in a democratic fashion. [More…]
This is not to be part of the Opposition policy because if it were, there would have to be government interference to ensure that they were democratically constructed. [More…]
Law making by these methods is antipathetic to the best procedures open to be pursued in a democratic society. [More…]
I have been advised by the Minister whom I represent that the countries involved are Poland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the German Democratic Republic and Romania. [More…]
Is that democratic? [More…]
I ask him whether it is in accordance with the Constitution, with all the democratic and legal traditions underlying the Australian community, for it to be provided in a Bill presented to this Parliament that an organisation might be deregistered or be done away with; that the Government might suspend benefits flowing to its members, including wages; that the Government can take control of the funds of an organisation within the Australian community simply be taking a decision in Cabinet. [More…]
The Minister has asked why, when the person had been here only a month, he did not then say that he was from a South American country which completely negated democratic rights? [More…]
The press release also states that the authorities of Democratic Kampuchea have agreed to relief action on the same principles for the benefit of thousands of civilians stranded near the border with Thailand. [More…]
Notwithstanding the new democratic structure of the Committee, the large powers still retain substantial control over disarmament measures. [More…]
It had the Liberal Party, the National Country Party and the Australian Democratic Labor Party. [More…]
It was only with the support of the Democratic Labor Party at that time that we were able to have the Bills declared urgent. [More…]
The reason why the Democratic Labor Party agreed to those matters being declared urgent, as one can ascertain if one goes back to Hansard, was the frustrating delaying tactics that were being adopted by the then members of the Liberal Party and the National Country Party in the Senate. [More…]
I cannot overstress the facilities required and the co-operative efforts needed from those involved in administration, which efforts will be essential to the success of this great democratic enterprise. [More…]
Nevertheless we are fully convinced, following the submissions we have received and the evidence we have heard, that if our democratic system of government is to be properly responsive to the views of those whom we are elected to serve, the Government’s legislation must be strengthened. [More…]
The Essential Services Act takes away the democratic rights of trade unionists. [More…]
They asked that Australia send a delegation to bring together the three groups, Apodeti, Democratic Union of Timor- UDTand Fretilin. [More…]
Certainly the overwhelming number were behind the Fretilin banner, a substantial number were behind the Timorese Democratic Union- the UDT- banner and the smallest number made up the Apodeti group, which favoured integration with Indonesia. [More…]
The objective should be to see local government as a just, equitable, efficient and adequate system of democratic government. [More…]
In my view this is a serious dereliction of duty by democratic governments. [More…]
If it is quite proper for the Soviet Union to point to the superiority of the Marxist-Leninist form of government over other forms of government, I believe it is equally proper for those who subscribe to a democratic parliamentary form of government to just as persistently advocate the superiority of the democratic parliamentary form of government over other forms of government. [More…]
Too many people who claim to be democratic and to support the parliamentary system adopt an attitude which can be described only as racist. [More…]
Despite the fact that the German Social Democratic Party, the fraternal party of my own Party, the Australian Labor Party, is illegal in East Germany, despite the fact that the parties which correspond to any of the other parties in Australia, whether the Liberal Party, the National Country Party or the Australian Democrats, are illegal within East Germany and are unable to function within East Germany and despite the fact that in West Germany all of the political parties are legal apart from those which actually advocate the policies of the former National Socialist Party, I do not believe that there is any doubt that many people throughout the world believe that somehow or other East Germany is more democratic than West Germany. [More…]
There is the World Peace Council, the World Federation of Trade Unions, the International Association of Democratic Lawyers and many other such organisations. [More…]
It was a negation of every democratic principle to enable the Government to cope with something that was going to take several hours to debate. [More…]
Undoubtedly, for hundreds of years- more particularly, in the past 100 years- legislation has been needed to ensure the protection of human rights in the democratic countries. [More…]
In some ways the one thing that has not been clearly presented in this debate is an answer to the fundamental question why it is that human rights ought to be an issue, why it is that the legislative protection of human rights ought to be a matter of concern, not simply to the Australian Parliament but to any democratic parliament and to any democratic citizen. [More…]
Many of our colleagues have pointed out that our countries are democratic and are deeply impregnated with a sense of freedom; they believe in morality and in natural law . [More…]
They were making a statement about rights, about an attitude towards human beings and about an attitude towards the position of the human being in society which is fundamental to the democratic process. [More…]
On a first glance one would say that this Bill is part of that world wide enterprise that has had particular force since the Second World War when nations in reaction to the Nazi and the general Axis tyrannies decided that documents needed to be drafted which set forth as clearly as possible that human beings had certain human rights which should be respected by whatever form of government had control of their country, be it a Communist socalled dictatorship of the proletariat or a Western democratic model. [More…]
What this Government has failed to do is to go through the hard exercise of developing a list of human rights appropriate to the Australian situation, detailed as unambiguously as possible, and then to say to the judiciary: ‘We have done our part as elected representatives in identifying the rights necessary for Australians in a democratic society; you develop the remedies and apply them, whether by way of injunction, direction, damages or whatever’. [More…]
Unfortunately the covenant, despite the fact that it arises out of the holocaust of the Second World War, bears all the marks of compromise and ambiguity which will occur when nations with different forms of government, different social systems, some totalitarian and some democratic, get together and try to formulate rights which can be won by citizens against governments. [More…]
There is nothing in the International Covenant as one reads it which gives any evidence of its being fired in some sort of crucible of conflict between the ruled who experience some oppression against a totalitarian regime or even against a fairly democratic regime which acts in a totalitarian manner from time to time. [More…]
If we apply the yardstick of what democracy is really about, we need to analyse society itself to see whether in a democratic society power is shared and whether there is a means by which citizens can feel that they participate in the affairs of society and of government, whether it be in the form of representative democracy or participatory democracy. [More…]
These things should become an automatic process, not a process that has to be worked out and which involves spending $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 to establish what ought to be the fundamental principle of any decent democratic society. [More…]
All the unfavourable publicity that goes with that deters other people from exercising their democratic rights. [More…]
If we pride ourselves on having a democratic society we have to accept the obligations that that places upon us. [More…]
If we do that then maybe we can look ourselves in the face and say that we have really carried out our pioneering job of establishing legislation which will generate, in the grass roots of our country, in our communities and in the organisations that our community produces, the sort of understanding that will bring about a much strengthened type of democratic society. [More…]
1 think it is the decline in the democratic systems that has been the most momentous event in our time and the clamour for voting rights is not going to stop that. [More…]
Indeed, the principles in that Covenant are based very much upon the principles of democratic countries, to which we can be proud to belong. [More…]
Those principles were able to be set down in 1948 because through the development of democratic societies, parliamentary democracies and of countries with a live commitment to and experience of what we call the rule of law, there was in that experience and over those years certain principles which could be readily brought to mind and written down as the basic principles for the protection of the rights of individuals living in a society. [More…]
I believe that the petition is saying to the parliamentarians concerned: ‘We are utilising this ancient democratic privilege of presenting a petition to the Parliament, and we are doing so in our hundreds of thousands, because we want social change to occur through the normal political processes. [More…]
It seems to me to be a cause of regret that the media did not perceive in this petition a very democratic and a very widely supported mechanism for achieving social change. [More…]
They utilised democratic forms in order to bring their case for reform before the New South Wales Parliament. [More…]
I hope that the parliamentarians involved will take note not only of the substance of the petition but also of the tremendous number of signatures- some 160,000 were gained in about 10 months in New South Wales alone- and respond in a democratic fashion which is tolerant and will demonstrate to the petitioners that we have a robust, tolerant society which can contain within it minority groups pursuing beliefs and practices such as alternative drug use, as long as they do not involve violence to others. [More…]
We have witnessed similar difficulties in Western Australia and have also witnessed, unfortunately, the disenfranchisement of Aborigines and the systematic denial of their democratic rights. [More…]
A democratic government, however, though it must compete with these other types of organisations has a task which is complicated by its obligations to the people. [More…]
Freedom of learning and research is fundamental to democratic societies. [More…]
What he apparently does not believe is fundamental to democratic societies is the right of people not to join organisations if they do not want to join them. [More…]
But if it is moribund and decaying it is because of disaffiliations by student bodies throughout Australia at democratically-conducted referenda and voting. [More…]
Surely the way to affect the future and the policies of a national body of students like the AUS is by ensuring that the bodies of students at the various affiliated campuses have a democratic means of either remaining affiliated or removing themselves from the aegis of the AUS. [More…]
The logic admitted by Senator Puplick in his remarks is that democratic elections and democratic referenda on affiliation in campuses throughout Australia ought to be the way of determining whether students are members of and pay a fee to the AUS. [More…]
Surely that is the democratic means of achieving the desired end that the ANU students, as a body, ought not to be affiliated with the AUS. [More…]
Let us not pretend that we are dealing with some great democratic principle. [More…]
This Government is not content to let the democratic forces on campuses work. [More…]
They still amount to an unjustified interference in student organisations; an interference with the principle of student control of student organisations through ordinary democratic processes. [More…]
I take the view- I believe it is shared by a number of my colleagues; indeed, I would not be surprised if it was shared by some people on the other side of the chamber- that the appropriate way of dealing with an organisation of which one is a member and which does things that one does not like or may even find morally objectionable is the ordinary, time-honoured way, the democratic way, of gathering the forces to change the policy of that organisation, perhaps changing the executive membership of the organisation in question. [More…]
The remedy of taxpayers in society at large who have the most acute moral objection to some way in which the Government spends their money is to use the democratic process of the ballot box or its equivalent. [More…]
In other days I have participated- successfully too- in the marshalling of student ideas and energies towards the democratic process. [More…]
The way to handle them is to operate through the democratic process. [More…]
Once again, one could hardly find a more succinct and admirable statement of the democratic principle. [More…]
In response to the way in which that extravagant behaviour in a number of respects was going on the democratic process took its natural course. [More…]
Never was such a motion moved, although ample democratic process is available on the campus should anyone have been inclined to do so, quite apart from any vote being taken involving a majority of students. [More…]
The fact is that over a growing number of years the community, in a very articulate fashion, and the students have expressed the view that it is repugnant to democratic freedom that students on campus should be compelled to join organisations to which they are philosophically opposed and that they should be compelled to provide money out of their pockets to benefit organisations to which they are opposed. [More…]
I then wrote to the University and said that the occurrence was intolerable to any democratic principle at all. [More…]
The Commonwealth Government continues to recognise the Pol Pot regime of Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
The Government’s recognition of the Pol Pot regime does not carry with it any implication of approval of the policies of Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
The Government is aware of allegations that part of Australia’s food aid to Kampuchea has gone to soldiers of Democratic Kampuchea. [More…]
In combination with the media, that enclave of bureaucrats and the Executive is bypassing the normal democratic processes of this country. [More…]
When I came to this Parliament it had a tremendously important role to play in fulfilling the destiny of our democratic country. [More…]
The way in which the Government can manipulate State elections, the way in which it can manipulate preselections within the Government parties, the power and the fear it can impose on individual members of the Government parties, constitute a denigration of the whole democratic spirit. [More…]
Much is heard about how the public thinks that the Parliament could do a much better and more active job in representing the people and in carrying out the functions of democratic government. [More…]
I will most certainly direct things from this chair, with a full appreciation of what has been established over many years to give us our system of democratic government, which is based on the Westminster system. [More…]
It was as a result of a decision of the Liberal Party, supported by the Democratic Labor Party, that they were formed. [More…]
One satisfaction is that the average age on the Government side is greater than it is on this side, so Government supporters are more likely to have the first coronaries than we are if they pursue this idiotic process and are not prepared to be democratic. [More…]
I think that we would all be in agreement that a sound police force is essential to the operation of a good democratic society. [More…]
These are the tax bludgers in our society; the people who want to take all the benefits of living in a democratic society- a wealth-producing society- but do not want to contribute their fair share to the running of that democratic wealth-producing society which sustains them. [More…]
This type of person is undermining our democratic society in two ways. [More…]
What we need to do, when it is proved that these people have avoided taxation, when it is proved that they are unwilling to act in a socially responsible manner, is something which signifies that they are in the limbo of this democratic society. [More…]
Let the people contribute to the tax revenue of the democratic society in which they live. [More…]
Countries such as Poland, the USSR, the German Democratic Republic and Romania have all sought access to this area. [More…]
The Government continues to recognise the Pol Pot administration of Democratic Kampuchea for reasons which are explained in an answer I gave to a question from Mr Falconer on 20 November and in an answer Senator Carrick gave to Senator Hamer on 1 9 November. [More…]
The Australian Democratic Labor Party will support the amendment foreshadowed by Senator Rae which is to the effect that this Bill be referred to the Senate Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee conditionally on its reporting back in a fortnight, that is, by 1st May. [More…]
If I can get the assurance that this clause will be taken out, I will not make any further comment except to say that the Australian Democratic Labor Party was guilty of a subterfuge. [More…]
Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that your honourable House will take action to initiate the moratorium and to safeguard the democratic right of the people to make the decision on this issue. [More…]