A speech not in keeping with Christian values
Readers discuss Senator Pauline Hanson's controversial maiden speech.
The Age Letters
Marriage plebiscite: I'm already feeling ​retraumatised by debate
Readers implore politicians to vote on the issue of same sex marriage in parliament and not waste money on a divisive plebiscite.
Marriage plebiscite: Religious groups pass plate around yet again
I'd trust a president Clinton on life support ahead of a lusty, red-blooded president Trump any day.
Asylum seekers: Surrounded by cruelty, so many close their eyes
Stories about asylum seekers hit me hard because they remind me of my situation 25 years ago.
End the men's agony of living without hope
Readers react to the Saturday Age's stories on the asylum seekers in offshore detention, particularly the plight of Nayser Ahmed, who has been separated from his wife and children for three years.
Federal politics: Turning our backs on a progressive identity
In the 1970s Australians experienced progress in social attitudes. Unfortunately, a restrictive culture is now re-emerging.
Education: Divided families and divided communities
Readers discuss educational issues, including the zoning of schools and the PISA results.
Reform the system and protect our democracy
Readers discuss Senator Sam Dastyari's acceptance of money from Chinese donors, and the subject of political donations generally.
Education: Politicians are taking the fun out of learning
Nationwide testing and a one-size-fits-all mentality are stifling creative and turning education into a production line.
The environment: Minister fails to tell us the whole truth
Minister cherry-picks climate data, but nothing will change the fact that 2016 was the hottest year on record.
Federal politics: Australia falls well short on issues of donations
Readers call on the government to act on political donations.
Union obsessed with power, not its members
Readers discuss the Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees' Union, including revelations that its deals with employers resulted in many workers being underpaid.
The plebiscite: I want everyone to enjoy the benefits of marriage
Readers call on MPs to ensure all Australians, regardless of sexual orientation, can enjoy the personal enrichment that comes with marriage.
Disgraceful behaviour in our parliament
Readers express disillusionment with politicians, particularly their behaviour in parliament.
The government has listened to the people
Readers discuss environmental issues, including the ban on fracking in Victoria.
Praise, don't punish Labor's whistleblower
Readers discuss issues relating to Victoria, including disunity in the Labor government, the skyrail project and the size of apartments.
Marriage plebiscite: Non-binding vote looks like a delaying tactic
Readers are divided on whether the Prime Minister should push ahead with plans for a plebiscite, especially when the vote is not binding on members of parliament.
The budget: Find common ground with all the parties
Readers suggest the Treasurer call time on middle-class welfare and also meet with representatives from the political parties to find some compromises
Scott Morrison: Treasurer reneges on a deal made in the 1980s
Readers point out that the government hasn't included the overtaxed and the undertaxed in its push to cut the budget deficit
Asylum seekers: Abuse is downplayed and blame is re-directed
Readers point out that more attention is given to reports of animal cruelty than to our treatment of asylum seekers, with others discuss the mental torture of indefinite detention.
World is reacting to Coalition-style policies
Readers react to the Treasurer's statement about the ''taxed and taxed-nots''.
Federal politics: We mugs are left to do the heavy lifting
Readers offer numerous suggestions to help the Coalition repair the budget deficit.
I felt I had to protect my child from inspectors
Readers discuss problems with Victoria's myki ticketing system.
The human cost of the $160 million plebiscite
Readers discussed the federal government's plebiscite on same-sex marriage.
The Olympics: Athletes are winners simply by taking part
Readers express support for our hard-working athletes and compare their integrity with that of some of the nation's leaders in politics, business and religious communities.
The Olympics: Winning is a bonus; losing is no shame
Readers deplore the resources spent on high-level sport when so many other areas urgently need funding.
Malcolm Roberts: Grill senator on claims and then ignore him
The senator must provide the evidence regarding what he claims is corruption and manipulation of climate science data. If he can't, the media must simply ignore him.
Asylum seekers: Immigration plays no role in border issues
Readers plead with the government to end the stalemate on the refugees held indefinitely on Nauru and Manus Island.
Battle of Long Tan: Vietnamese proud to have reclaimed country
Readers are not surprised by the decision of Vietnam's government to restrict access to the memorial site, with some wondering how Australians would behave if roles were reversed.
Education: Accepting low ATARs devalues the profession
Readers point out that poor pay ensures the most able students look to other careers ahead of teaching. Similarly, accepting students with low ATARs devalues the profession.