N.S.W. POLITICS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 2 July 1924, Page 7

N.S.W. POLITICS.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. BY GABLE—PBESS ASSOCIATION—COPYBIGHT SYDNEY, July 1. The Governor opened the State Parliament with, the usual ceremonies. The Speech from the Throne referred to the value of the visit of the British squadron; fhe preparations for carrying into operation an agreement with the Imperial Government in connection with the immigration scheme; expressed- regret at the Imperial Parliament’s rejection of the preference proposals ; mentioned the appointment of a Royal Commission with a view to •re-arranging the present boundaries of States; and announced that a Bill would be introduced during the current session for the reform of the Legislative Council. In view of the favourable revenue returns, a reduction in taxation was promised. Steps.will be taken to overcome the difficulty of exchange between London and Australia, Other Bills promised deal with the improvement of - public- health, the destruction of pests, water' conservation, and irrigation. , ' Prior to the opening, a meeting of tlie Progressive Party decided to ratify a pact with the Nationalists and support the Government programme. It is understood that Mr Long (Labour leader) will move a. motion of censure against the Government. The Government is preparing a Bill to reform the Legislative Council, proadding for a reduction of membership from 80, as at present, to 60.