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Troy Bramston says the vast majority of voters accept the science of climate change (“Liberal climate retreat equals net zero gain of seats”, 18/11). That is, which theory and which version?

David Flint, Bondi, NSW

For the sake of all Australians, fingers crossed, the country does not get COP31 awarded. Just imagine Chris Bowen’s ego if the bid succeeds.

Sydney Edwards, Christies Beach, SA

The Albanese government appears happy to spend up to $2bn on a COP meeting in Adelaide but not one penny extra on defence.

Paul Haege, Darling Point, NSW

COP this. With an estimated cost of up to $2bn for hosting the climate alarmist love-in, the smart people in the room would let Turkey have it.

David Gall, Panorama, SA

Am I the only one who has noticed that Labor no longer says renewables are the cheapest form of energy (despite power costs rising and energy-consuming industries going out of business or surviving with government subsidies)? It now says renewables are the cheapest form of new energy.

Frank Hocart, Coorparoo, Qld

The only person not happy with the massive gas finds in the Otway Basin is probably Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, given her long anti-gas crusades (“Conoco strikes new gas discovery off Victorian coast”, 18/11).

Martin Newington, Aspendale, Vic

In 2022, Anthony Albanese continually told Australians he would cut their power bills by $275 by 2025. Since then, all Australians have faced rapidly increasing power bills. When is Albanese going to reduce power bills?

Michael Fishpool, Carindale, Qld

I wonder how many people were opening their power bills as DJ Albo showed off his dance moves on FM radio.

Trevor Farrant, Hackney, SA

Net zero, what a joke. One good volcano would blow that up.

Andrew Bostock, Melbourne

Imagine if Brittany Higgins manages to bring down another government. Poetic justice?

Prue Sheldrick, Peppermint Grove, WA

Unfortunately for Sussan Ley’s leadership, it’s a matter of when, not if. Let’s hope when finding her replacement the Liberals don’t make a hasty decision.

Craig Moras, Albury, NSW

Victorian Libs don’t need a new leader, they need new policy.

Brett Hunt, Rosanna, Vic