Election daze, MP combat, and WA’s moat

Your headline “Beijing backs Albanese for PM” (16/2) was misleading. Only in the fifth paragraph is it acknowledged that the said endorsement was an article by an Australian writer, Bruce Haigh.

Han Yang, North Turramurra, NSW

The last resort of a dysfunctional government bereft of leadership and direction: scaremongering. Bring on the election.

Tim Atherton, Coolangatta, Qld

Wasn’t it Tony Abbott who welcomed Xi Jinping into our parliament and declared he was one of our closest friends?

Margaret Ludowyk, Brunswick, Vic

Perhaps Lesley Beckhouse (Letters, 16/2) lets Warringah voters off too lightly. If they were duped in 2019, they were willing dupes.

Terry Birchley, Bundaberg, Qld

Ron Hobba (Letters, 16/2) criticises Anthony Albanese for attacking the PM but forgets Tony Abbott’s combative style when in opposition, which some say won him the 2013 election.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn, Vic

Perhaps Australia’s magnificent women aerial skiers (“No excuses for heartbroken aerial skiers”, 16/2) should coach MPs on how to be honestly critical of one’s own performance.

Peter M. Wargent, Mosman, NSW

So, Mark McGowan won’t let an AUKUS delegation enter WA (16/2) to help fast track our submarine program. A pity none of them plays Aussie Rules.

Shane Hughes, Floreat, WA

Borrowers should not expect any sympathy (“Mortgage pain looms in rate-rise cycle”, 16/2) from us self-funded retirees when interest rates start their inevitable climb back up.

David Crommelin, Strathfield, NSW

John Cook (Letters, 16/2), it’s simple. Your letters from over east are 11 to 13 days late because your premier has quarantined them. Meanwhile, please send Jane Bieger back.

M. Davis, Corinda, Qld

“Prince Andrew settles out of court” (16/2) – has anyone checked to see if the Crown Jewels are still in the Tower of London?

Peter Hay, Islington, NSW

Prince Andrew may not sweat, but I bet the Queen has been.

Brian Barker, East Brisbane, Qld

Few people seem to see the Russian perspective. NATO missiles in Ukraine would be our equivalent of Chinese missiles in PNG.

Michael Houldsworth, Townsville, Qld