Call this honourable?

While many Australians campaign to get rid of the unpopular “welcome to country”, could we also delete the reference to our state and federal ministers as honourable? Question time is bad enough without the endless use of the term.

Barry Preston, Albury, NSW

There is no question Australia’s future is inextricably linked to the availability of affordable and reliable energy, which we do not currently have. If the Coalition is to have any hope at the next election, it must ditch net zero now. The concept of net zero is simply unachievable.

Michael Fishpool, Carindale, Qld

If sufficient food and aid are not getting into Gaza, you would think Hamas would be quick to sign the 60-day ceasefire proposed at the Doha talks by Qatar, Egypt, Israel and America.

Paul Haege, Darling Point, NSW

Why is it that all surrounding Islamic countries will not under any circumstance allow Palestinians to migrate to their countries? Who is the Palestinians’ real enemy? Could it possibly be Hamas?

John Bicknell, Bargo, NSW

Sudan’s civil war has reportedly cost the lives of half a million children from starvation since 2023, but is largely ignored by the world media. Could that be because Israel is not involved?

Alex Cleave, North Fremantle, WA

Doesn’t Penny Wong view the famine in Gaza severe enough to demand Hamas immediately release hostages? A light slap on the wrist of Hamas compared to Israel speaks volumes.

Gordon Thurlow, Mooloolah Valley, Qld

In days of yore, we accepted pollies could “fool voters some of the time”, now with “influencers” like Mia Zelu it’ll soon be “all of the time”.

Alan Chipp, Hawthorn East, Vic

The finding that many employers consider those over 40 years of age to be “old” is alarming. Such an attitude, if it spreads, will make it even harder for adults over that age to find jobs or change jobs.

Michael Gamble, Belmont, Vic

To Greg Sheridan’s wonderful collection of books that would best lead you to God, I would add The Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos, published in 1936,

George Fishman, Vaucluse, NSW

Thank you, Greg Sheridan, for your Inquirer piece at the weekend. I now have several new books to add to my reading list. Sadly, I wonder how many will be present in our community libraries.

Jennifer Boer, Rapid Creek, NT