Letters
Why Peter Dutton’s nuclear stance is so brave
Now he has excelled himself with his signature nuclear power policy. It seems he wants to locate them in Coalition heartland seats. He has set up the Liberal, National, LNP and CLP coalitions he leads to become the natural parties of opposition, until Independents and Greens can win these seats and form a government that looks to the needs of the electorate now and into the future.
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CSIRO is Snowy blind, nuclear power an option
CSIRO and AEMO reports that nuclear energy is definitely too expensive for Australia should be the end of the Coalition’s pushing nuclear energy
Dutton shows woeful lack of empathy for our veterans
Fulminating over the Albanese government’s increase in the number of public service employees, many of whom were employed to address the backlog of veterans’ claims left in limbo by the Morrison government, Dutton shows a woeful lack of empathy for those who have served and sacrificed much for this country and deserve the respect of each and every one of us.
Immigration needs proper debate, not scare tactics
By all means cut immigration, Peter Dutton – but please explain how we will fill the myriad jobs that have need for workers across our economy.
PM’s policies make Dutton look sadly short-sighted
Peter Hartcher’s article gives Australian voters a perfect 20/20 view of the choice that the nation faces at the next federal election.
Road to ruin for dumped bikes
The consumer mentality is stimulated by manufacturers and retailers who pander to the desire for new. Therefore, more waste of things that could be reused.
Art. It’s all about the perspective. Maybe get some?
I’m no oil painting either, but I’d be thrilled if Vincent Namatjira wanted to pop his version of my likeness onto a canvas.
Bye-bye cleaner planet: Ausgrid charge leaves panel owners in the dark
Ausgrid’s latest policy of financially punishing solar panel owners is a seriously retrograde step in relation to climate change.
Budget sidesteps tough but effective remedies
Once again, a treasurer has presented a budget that fails to address the real issues in the economy.
Leadership change is the only route to peace in Gaza
One fine day, probably not in my lifetime, both the leaders of Hamas and Israel will die. Perhaps, and only perhaps, when that happens and a new, compassionate and inspired, leadership of both emerges, willing to bury their respective prejudices, pride, and power play, they may have a conversation and a truce will result.
Government will pay for dragging its feet on social reform
Being risk-averse has created the impression the government is in a muddle and understandably voters will seek alternative representatives who present more definite ideas and policies.