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The Age Letters

I've struggled. How will the homeless cope?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

I have been under severe strain while attempting to fill in a 32-page application, a 17-page financial circumstances form and another form required as I have received third-party compensation in the past. If someone is homeless, how can they possibly apply for Centrelink support?

Shameful display from the 'great moderate'

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

We do not allow this behaviour in our homes or schools, so why should we take it from them? Why won't I vote for either of you, Mr Shorten and Mr Turnbull? Listen to yourselves and tell me why I should.

It doesn't take much for your life to unravel

Illustration:
Jim Pavlidis

One of the homeless people said something along the lines of: "I am among friends here. I feel safe. It's my home. I don't want to go away." Whatever the solution, it needs to provide a sense of community for the homeless.

Reminder of suffering, oppression and death

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Sure, we have built cities and infrastructure spanning the country. We are culturally diverse. These are significant, but not unique, achievements. Our natural history is unique. Our emphasis on Australia Day should be on our natural estate.