Last Post: Election will define our destiny

We should all be thankful that we can vote and determine who our government will be. Many people around the world envy our good fortune.

Shane Hughes, Shenton Park, WA

The most difficult decision in the election is who to put last.

Albert Riley, Mornington, Vic

Margaret Thatcher said: “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” Australia could do with more women in Canberra.

Amy Hiller, Kew, Vic

This election ought to determine if the power comes on when you flick the switch and if you can afford it. Longer term, it should determine how much we determine our own destiny, at home and abroad.

Doug Hurst, Chapman, ACT

If we vote for ourselves rather than for our country today, perhaps we deserve to find out what happens to nations that are careless about equipping their military properly.

Michael Houldsworth, Townsville, Qld

A debate on energy between Chris Uhlmann (“Blackout that should keep all of us awake”, 1/5) and Chris Bowen would be a lay-down misere for Uhlmann, and worth screening as a public service broadcast.

Carmen Heathcote, Carina, Qld

I asked a friend who he thought would win on the weekend. He said the Dockers.

Malcolm Sands, Swanbourne, WA

I’m wondering which election will be the most consequential one: our next prime minister or the outcome of the conclave electing the pope.

Lutz Wolf, Auchenflower, Qld

The new prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, was previously governor of the Bank of Canada and governor of the Bank of England. Is there a new career awaiting Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia? Could she be the Iron Lady we need?

Roseanne Schneider, Toowoomba, Qld

There is a lot to be said for Spain and Portugal reaching 100 per cent renewables one day and absolute net zero the next. It’s worth celebrating, even if it’s around a bonfire.

Craig Bailey, Capella, Qld

Let’s hope David Williamson is going to another poll night party and can entertain us again (“Election 2025 a grave new world for Don’s Party”, 2/5).

Nick Palethorpe, Turramurra, NSW

Is anyone game enough to talk about the casualties attributable to the Iberian blackout?

Ros Tooker, Bald Knob, Qld