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Robert Gottliebsen’s comment that many young people “think their parents and grandparents have had it too good for too long” is very interesting (“ALP pits children against parents”, 22/4). It may be time to remind our children that we didn’t start out with the expectation of inner city living in perfectly decorated apartments, restaurant meals and regular overseas holidays, as is their expectation. We understood the value of delayed gratification, such as saving for retirement.

Jocelyn Williams, Sth Melbourne, Vic

It will be interesting to see if the same public figures who were so vocal after the appalling Christchurch mosque killings are similarly condemnatory of the Sri Lanka slaughter of Christians in their churches.

Richard Michael Jones, Sorrento, Vic

That’s not how I saw Greg Sheridan’s article, Peter Waterhouse (Letters, 22/4). I saw it as Sheridan saying the gospels, based on his faith, represent the truth. But faith, by its very nature, can’t determine what is the truth.

Henry Herzog, St Kilda East, Vic

I’m sure Chris Bowen would be happier furthering Bolivarian economics in Venezuela than inflicting his ideas on this great land. And take Sally McManus with you.

Joseph Vagunda, Taroona, Tas

I am sure that Bob Brown and members of his coal convoy to Queensland to protest the Adani mine would not be so hypocritical as to travel in cars made of steel produced with coal and fuelled by carbon-emitting petrol or diesel.

Greg Kater, Sanctuary Cove, Qld

Bill Shorten saying he has “no plans” to review federal environmental approvals on Adani after the election is the worst form of deceit. First, maximise your chances of not losing votes by having a stated position on Adani, one way or the other. Then, when you win, any “new” fact allows you to change your plans and do what you promised the Greens for their support all along.

Michael Gray, Berrima, NSW

For 20 years I have agonised over whether I did the right thing in not fighting harder through the Family Court to gain access to my then children following my separation and divorce (“The hardest part of breaking up”, 23/4). After reading about the man who is emotionally and financially shattered after nine unsuccessful years fighting for access to his children, I now believe I chose the lesser of two evils.

A regular correspondent, name and address withheld

Clive Palmer is the embodiment of money can buy you power (“Palmer’s $30m campaign hits pay dirt”, 23/4). We are a gullible mob.

Neville Wright, Kilcunda, Vic