[Report on a government motion on the 1981 Springbok tour]

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Year
1981
Reference
25224
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1981
Reference
25224
Media type
Audio
Duration
00:03:12
Broadcast Date
12 Jun 1981
Credits
RNZ Collection
Palmer, G. W. R. (Geoffrey W. R.), Speaker/Kaikōrero
Malcom, Aussie (b.1940), Speaker/Kaikōrero

This recording features a news report by an unidentified reporter on the debate in the House of Representatives over a Government motion opposing to an Opposition attempt to call off the 1981 Springbok tour.

He explains the National government's motion. MP Geoffrey Palmer attacked it in the House - an excerpt of his address is heard. Aussie Malcolm, Immigration Minister speaks, opposing the suggestion that he should refuse visas to the Springbok team.[incomplete]