AUSTRALIAN POLITICS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 141, 11 December 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN" PARLIAMENT. By Cable—Pro" Association—Copyright. :>iJlnr.irne, December 9. The House had a thirt.v six hours' sitting on the second reading of the Electoral Bill. A clause was provisionally inserted requiring all articles, paragraph and reports in newspapers dealing with election matters to have the name and address of the writers, under penalty of £SO. The Bill does not provide for postal voting. WEST AUSTRALIAN* PARLIAMENT. Perth, December'?. The State Labor Party adopted a resolution against the Federal Banking Bill, believing its competition would seriously interfere with tiie financial arrangements and development of the State. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. THE SPEAKERSHIP. Sydney. December 5). Both Houses passed the Industrial Arbitration Bill. Tn the Assembly. Mr. Willis tabled correspondence between himself and the Government in regard to the retention of the Speakership. Mr. Willis, in a letter to Mr. MeGowen, points out that his arrangement with tit" vernment provided for no content!' ''-; legislation being introduced. He urged that the Income Tax Bill was most contentious. His agreement also provided that the estimates should be passed on the basis of supplv already granted, whereas they show a large increase. Mr. McOowen. in reply, says Mr. Willis agreed to reopen his arrangement with the Government in the event of contingencies in connection with the situation arising. He adds that the Government alone was judge of the financial necessities of the 'State, and was bound to proceed with its taxation proposals. Mr. Willis' final letter declares his acceptance of the Speakership. Prompted by cot' motives, he will adhere to the basis of understanding.