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Julie Bishop has given Scott Morrison some clear air.

Once the darling of the Coalition, Julie Bishop has nailed her true colours as a left-leaning Malcolm Turnbull supporter. Those left-leaning Liberals who have decided to leave before the next election have given Scott Morrison clear air for an election he now has a better chance of winning.

Leo Vilensky, Castle Cove, NSW

I thought the reason for building submarines in South Australia was to help Christopher Pyne’s re-election.

Riley Brown, Bondi Beach, NSW

Perhaps Warringah voters should be less concerned about independent candidate Zali Steggall’s agenda than the report that sport is compulsory in her household. Give Tony Abbott his due, he’s never tried to force everyone into Speedos and Lycra.

Terry Birchley, Bundaberg, Qld

A wonderful article by Janet Albrechtsen on the appointment of Ita Buttrose (“Warning to Ita: don’t fall for the seduction of ABC management”, 4/3). As a former ABC board member, Albrechtsen knows the inner workings of the broadcaster. She has expressed what many think of the ABC and the biases that exist in it. The ABC has a unique position and it should accept that responsibility.

John Reid, Corlette, NSW

Former AWU national secretary Paul Howes says superannuation should be exhausted by the time a person dies (“Howes accuses ‘both sides’ of super failure”, 27/2). As an old Labor ideologue, he would support the return of death duties, I suppose.

Tony Hennessy, Casino, NSW

It’s a bit rich for Bob Carr to criticise the NSW government (“Voters to have their say on mess of a transport system”, 4/3). This is the guy who sat on his hands during his tenure declaring “Sydney is full”. In the meantime, the city is on a trajectory towards 8 million inhabitants.

Joseph Vagunda, Taroona, Tas

Much has been made in The Australian on the cost of changing over from fossil fuels. Nothing is ever said about the growing cost of climate change. One is a temporary one-off, the other will continue long after our coal income has dwindled to nothing. Australia is rich in battery minerals. We are capable of battery manufacture. That is the future if we can grasp it.

Ken Lynn, Noosaville, Qld

Elizabeth Farrelly (Cut & Paste, 4/3) may be one of those who walks into a room where “your first split-second act is to categorise everyone there into ‘above’ or ‘below’ you”. When I walk in, my thoughts are directed towards conversing with whoever wishes to respond. An open, smiling face is a great start to engaging with strangers on any level.

Ros Tooker, Bald Knob, Qld