THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

Evening Star, Issue 3829, 2 June 1875, Page 3

THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

Parliament opened on May 26. The Governor’s speech states that the education system is becoming firmly establ'shed, and is cherished by the people. Upwards of a hundred buildings are still required to extend the system to some places where there •ire no schools, and 600 buildings to replace those held under lease. It is the intention of the Government to submit proposals to erect the necessary buildings. The advantages that will ■ accrue to this and other Colonies by the establishment of free interchange of their growth, products, and manufactures of the various Colonies were occupying their attention, and negotiations are in progress which it is hoped will resnlt satisfactorily, and ultimately lead to a common understanding among the Australian Colonies. A Bill will be submitted for constitutional leform and a adjustment of taxation on a more satisfactory basis, to secure more equitable distribution of public burdens. Proposals will be submitted for raising revenue from a source hitherto exempt from taxation, as well as Customs, thereby affording substantial relief to the great body of people, A measure will be introduced to restore area selection of 640 acres, and simplify the procedure for obtaining land licenses. Further proposals for railway extensions will be submitted during the season. Bills are promised for a more economical provision for public service, providing for the establishment of a Superannuation, Life Assurance, and Fidelity Fund, iu which members of tbe public service will have a mutual interest for insuring on private property ; for the establishment of a Harbor Trust, and the constitution of a Marine Board. The Amendment Liquors Bill, establishment of Metropolitan Board of Works, and Bills relating to fugitive criminals, absconding debtors, life assurance, pharmacy, impounding, and police offences statute are also promised. The address in reply was agreed to without discussion.