It is time to take a tough stand, Premier
Readers are angry that yet another politician - this time, state Labor MP Steve Herbert - has rorted the system. Some are calling for his resignation or sacking.
The Age Letters
We are too busy feasting on the good life to care
Will the deliberate regime of neglect and cruelty continue until officials are prosecuted under international law?
Major parties remain deaf to voters’ pleas
Voters are turning to fringe political parties because they feel they are getting a raw deal
States can't cope with record immigration
Readers put forward three measures that would curb rising house prices - cutting immigration and ending negative gearing and the capital gains tax concession
Treasurer won't tackle drivers of house prices
Readers call on the federal government to start funding major infrastructure to help service new estates in outer suburban areas
School must be open and listen to students
Readers discuss the controversial speech by a Melbourne High School student and the principal's actions and response.
Call it for what it is: stealing from the public
Readers express outrage at politicians who continue to use generous interpretations of electorate business to claim expenses.
Amalgamation all about property development
Readers complain about secretiveness and lack of accountability of councillors and staff.
Trump campaign holds lessons for the Coalition
Readers warn politicians against moving to far to the right.
Why we must protect our heritage buildings
Readers are outraged at the illegal demolition of a historic pub in Carlton and are demanding tough penalties.
Bring them here. Many of us want to help them
Readers express outage and dismay at the incarceration of asylum seeker children in offshore detention camps.
Build airport link now – not in 15 to 30 years
Readers discuss different modes of transport in Melbourne, including a rail link to the airport, slow and over-crowded trams and electric buses.
The long, hard battle for my son's rights
Readers discuss the difficulties – and shocking abuse – that the disabled and elderly may face.
Asylum seekers: We need to see ourselves as the world now sees us
Readers ponder Australia's national character in light of our treatment of refugees.
Sadly, neglect and lack of care is common
Readers discuss aged care facilities, including problems, and the role of the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.
As a dedicated Cat, I say: Go the mighty Bombers
Readers discuss whether Essendon players knowingly cheated, and also whether Jobe Watson should return his Brownlow medal.
Asylum seekers: Repugnant narrative of blaming the victim
Readers plead with both major parties to introduce a more humane approach to innocent victims
Donald Trump: US has lost its claim to be credible world leader
Nations of the world are no longer going to look to the US for leadership following this election campaign.
Climate change: Electricity bills tell only a tiny part of the story
We need to factor in all relevant costs when talking about affordable energy.
A young senator who is striving to be relevant
Readers discuss Senator James Paterson's controversial suggestion to sell Jackson Pollock's artwork Blue Poles.
AFL Grand Final: The Bulldogs' win is a symbol and rallying cry
Readers congratulate the Western Bulldogs for being a club that demonstrates what multiculturalism is really all about.
Socially irresponsible – and economic madness
Readers think increase in shoplifting is directly correlated to dehumanisation of service.
The banks: Charge for guarantee and set up a tribunal
Readers argue that banks take us for a ride because there are too few places to deposit money safely.
Education: System committed to ending social mobility
Teachers and parents express concern at the disparity in facilities between private and public schools
John Howard: Corporate interests were given top billing
Readers take Tom Switzer to task over his column supporting the former PM.
AFL Grand Final: Long apprenticeship will serve Bulldogs well
Readers continue to express their joy at the win by the Western Bulldogs.
The Doggies delivered the impossible dream
Readers, even those who support other clubs, celebrate the Bulldogs' historic win in the 2016 grand final.
Asylum seekers: Mental ill-health is not confined to Australia
A reader points out that refugees around the world are struggling with the experience of being resettled.
We need to speed up the switch to renewables
Readers continue to discuss the extreme ''weather event'' in South Australia, climate change and the move to renewable energy.
The high price of too many years of inaction
Readers discuss the ''superstorm'' and power blackouts in South Australia.