Letters
Letters
The debate over free speech puts uni education at risk
When speakers are so shouted down that they are made to fear speaking, you have people's rights to speak not being respected.
Latest
letters
Press freedom
Wake up, Australia, before it is too late
The AFP's decision to drop a leak investigation has the unfortunate effect of strengthening the impression that the AFP is the Coalition's loyal enforcer.
Letters
Health insurance
Simple procedure to cut surgery costs
As a retired medical practitioner, I share the deep concerns of Professor Henry Woo about the out of pocket costs of all types of major surgery.
Letters
Press freedom
Right to know truth has been put at risk
Our freedom to raise concerns and the courageous act of whistleblowing are under threat.
letters
Press freedom
Press freedom a concern for all citizens
All those who hold dear the freedoms we enjoy in this country should be very anxious following the raids on the ABC and the News Corp journalist by the AFP.
Letters
Interest rates
Banks' failure to pass on cuts shows lack of fear for Coalition
With all the talk about the Reserve Bank lowering interest rates, one could be under the impression the RBA is responsible for managing the economy.
Letters
Bad timing (or worse?) for visit by Chinese warships
The timing, from the Chinese government’s point of view, seems intended to intimidate the large Chinese diaspora here.
Letters
Opinion
Blowtorches at 10 paces in border security wars
The treatment of asylum seekers is a serious issue relating to human decency. It needs serious language to analyse it.
letters
Australia votes
Low voter turnout a bad sign for nation's future
Is it possible that some of the low youth turnout for voting may have been caused by a lack of the teaching of "Civics" at schools?
Letters
Public transport
Our first ride on the new Metro was a special occasion
On Sunday we rode the Metro from Cherrybrook to Tallawong and return, marking the completion of an infrastructure journey that has transformed the Hills district.
Letters
Bill Shorten
Shorten's second tilt a misguided attempt
I choked on my cornflakes when I saw that Bill Shorten – the architect of Labor's demise at the election – has flagged another tilt at the leadership.