Much debate about the naming and timing of Australia Day arises annually. (A Nation at its best, 26/1). It’s usefulness as a focus of patriotism embodies not only our settlement […]
Read MoreGreener pastures
Richard Di Natale has clearly identified why the Greens Party has completely failed Australia and caused a decade of divisiveness as he retires from the mess he has created. (Retiring […]
Read MoreStock standard
Superannuation funds heavily invested in a pandemic portfolio do well to be loaded with “essential industry” stocks. As different medical and social priorities emerge over the next few months, speculation […]
Read MoreInterest Rates
The reserve bank has dropped interest to record lows to stimulate the economy. Mortgage holders will wisely pay off more principal and not use their savings to stimulate the economy. […]
Read MoreNot pollies’ fault
Peta Credlin unfairly derides politicians as being useless. (Too many politicians all talk and no action, 22/9). Most Australian voters would agree with this sentiment. But the duplication of responsibilities […]
Read MoreHanson move puzzling
Keeping election promises is central to democracy. Pauline Hanson has no mandate to block government tax changes if she did not signal her position before the election. I remain a […]
Read MoreBattlers seeking luck
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has repeatedly referred to the “top end of town”. If his net worth and his role as a national leader exclude him from this club, what […]
Read MoreSailing into rough seas very soon
Ebullient Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has boldly offered a smooth transition for Labor to the Lodge (“Labor’s got one foot in the door”, 25/2). Thanks, Bill. That will be the […]
Read MoreCall a surprise election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison should call an immediate election. This would ensure border protection is the number one issue. It would prevent the current bill from being debated and passed […]
Read MoreLabor’s ‘Trojan horse’
If all’s fair in politics, since the Labor Party has legendary Trojan horse and Nemesis superstar Malcolm Turnbull, it is only right that the Liberals have seemingly hyper-energised Chris Bowen […]
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