Letters
Exemptions should be extended to all
It is illogical to create exemptions for ministers of religion but not for individuals.
Small reactors an attractive option
It’s time for a mature debate about nuclear power — especially small modular reactors.
Murphy not fit for pedestal
The Lionel Murphy saga shows that facts have a terrible habit of speaking for themselves.
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Yes campaign attacks on Wallaby winger Israel Folau show the need for protection of religious freedom.
It’s logical to nationalise Liddell
AGL’s Liddell coal-fired power station should be nationalised as an essential service.
Defence of religion like a pretence
Experience of communist persecution gives an insight into the thinking of Yes case campaigners.
All MPs should worry about freedoms
Given most MPs are Christians, they should be concerned about the implications of same-sex marriage laws.
Vandals are at the energy gates
It is appalling that a small group can jeopardise the livelihood of the majority.
Nuclear is the energy of the future
Australia is well placed to take advantage of this climate-friendly power.
Only fake marriages are at risk
Treating same-sex relationships equally will spare many a life of secrecy.
AGL doing what shareholders expect
The best form of energy policy is for governments to butt out and drop all subsidies.
SSM product of social evolution
Catholic archbishop has written a refreshingly honest case for the No campaign.
Why are cheap renewables subsidised?
Bill Shorten is overlooking the fact that unprivatised electricity is also expensive.
More solar and wind won’t solve crisis
Planning for energy-supply requirements in 2027 and beyond must begin now.
Debate must be mutually respectful
Gay marriage will not weaken the Judaeo-Christian underpinnings of society.
Governments have damaged energy market
Governments have interfered with the economics of the energy-supply market, to its detriment.
Libs would draft bill with protections
There will be no stopping ideological bullies when marriage has been redefined.
Energy companies have a lot to answer
Idiotic decisions by state governments has helped create the energy-supply crisis.
We have options for energy
States could face a gas challenge, and nuclear naysayers may have to reconsider.
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How far for religious protection?
David CroweDraft marriage equality bill includes religious freedom protections; onus is on No campaign to tell us how far they want to go.
Reforms won’t fix journalism
Alan KohlerThe latest media reforms were not worth not doing, but they’re unlikely to make much difference to anything.
Method in his madness
Rowan CallickNorth Korea benefited from a lot of help from its friends, over many years, to attain capacity to kill masses of people.
Winning argument is in the mail
Jennifer OrielThe marriage debate represents a cultural crisis — it’s a test of the rise of centrism.
Trump’s tribe a target
Stephen LoosleyThe Trumps are by far the most influential White House clan since the Kennedys.
Research reform puts us in front
Greg CravenRecent ACU appointments are not to boost scores, but as a nod to future networks.