Letters
Unfairly judged or unfit to lead? Your verdict on Scott Morrison
As the former PM exits parliament this week, readers told us how they will remember Scotty from Marketing.
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All nations are guilty of spying, including Australia
All nations spy. For some it’s ideological while for others it’s just plain greed.
No easy choice on police marching in Mardi Gras
It is entirely understandable the initial decision to uninvite police from Mardi Gras this year has been linked to community grief over the recent deaths of a Sydney gay couple.
Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity
Former PM Scott Morrison’s wish to emulate Julia Gillard in retirement is an attempt to salvage his tattered reputation by drawing on the incredible success of her post-parliamentary career.
Brandis’ Morrison myopia misses all the bad points
George Brandis’ attempt to salvage the reputation of Scott Morrison is at best hopeful, certainly premature.
Keating up with the latest: Former PM still quotable
But does Paul Keating understand that once one leaves political office, the involvement and the career is finished?
Taylor Swift is upholding her brand by being a great role model
Some of our readers aren’t Taylor Swift fans, but admire what she has been able to achieve.
Lesson in inequity
Whether it is Scottish castle libraries, plunge pools, executive trips to Henley regattas or the latest comparison between the obscene amount of money spent by a few private schools on capital works and entire state school funding, it is clear that the current funding model is failing students.
Regrets, we have a few: Looking back at school lockdowns
The views of our readers on school lockdowns now are different to the prevailing wisdom at the height of COVID-19.
Why performance bonuses for teachers may not work
The suggestion to link performance to bonuses may not produce the intended outcomes and may actually hinder the retention of good teachers
Noel Whittaker has got it wrong on negative gearing
According to economist Ken Henry, deductions in the rental property sector now exceed income, making it not a net taxpayer. And in any case, a tax should be based on equity and unless you’re talking through your pocket, everyone knows that negative gearing is a rort, one that seriously and unfairly impacts young people.