Capacity Investment Scheme little more than a Ponzi scheme

The Capacity Investment Scheme is a Ponzi scheme: it is secretive, forever locked in, and the taxpayer is footing the bill for its ultimate failure.

Stefan Lewandowski, Wirrulla, SA

Spy chief Mike Burgess would be wise to bear in mind the saying “Loose lips sink ships”. One would have thought his political masters would have curbed his alarmist public commentary. This is not to say that China does not pose a threat to our national security; simply that little, if anything, is achieved by commenting publicly on the matter.

Michael J. Gamble, Belmont, Vic

Return to Paradise is the worst Australian police series since Shannon’s Mob. It could have been a good idea to have a former Sydney water cop who in her later years moves to a small town. She was already there, so it’s not too late. Promote Catherine McClements or bring back Water Rats.

Philip Brannon, London, UK

I do not agree with Peter Scruby (Last Post, 14/11). Graham Richardson earned a state funeral. As a conservative I did not support his politics but, unlike the current Labor Party, he was always upfront and after leaving parliament he was influential as a columnist.

Bruce Harvey, Moorine Rock, WA

For the Liberals to prosecute their case on net zero they must concentrate on environmental destruction as much as economic benefits

Robyn Manoy, Darling Point, NSW

Dear Tasmanians, your federal government is willing to spend $1bn on a two-week COP31 talkfest in Adelaide. This money could build your stadium, to be enjoyed for generations.

John Kreicbergs, Middle Ridge, Qld

Jailing 14-year-old children enrols them in the school of hardened criminals. I’d expect a Labor government to be serious about rehabilitation. We’ll become the State of Incarceration.

Kevin Burke, Sandringham, Vic

Argentinian President Javier Milei abolished rent controls last year, resulting in near tripling in supply of rentable dwellings and falling rents. For Australians, who are experiencing an acute shortage of rentable and affordable dwellings, this is a compelling lesson.

Peter Clarke, Corinda, Qld

Bill Clinton may rebuff suggested involvement with Jeffrey Epstein by saying in a clear presidential drawl: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.”

Nils Marchant, Ocean Reef, WA