Last Post: Silence speaks volumes on key issues

While the focus is on “nature deal” (“ALP edges towards Greens nature deal”, 26/11), the question arises: What’s the deal for nature? Will the laws protect gum trees for koalas?

Sarah Brennan, Hawthorn, Vic

How is it, in what is supposed to be a free, democratic country, our parliament will not debate burkas, net zero, the destruction of our electricity supply, nuclear power, excessive migration and out-of-control spending and debt?

Peter Whitehurst, Swan View, WA

Barnaby, don’t go. Sorry, mate, but what will it achieve? While many admire senator Pauline Hanson for her stand on many issues, your past strengths will only fade under this banner. Stay and do good where it is most needed.

Julie Tadman, Upper Caboolture, Qld

President Donald Trump understands what a house is. You buy it and sell it. Just a deal. He does not understand what a home is. Ukraine is not for sale.

Michael Dove, Ocean Reef, WA

Pax Americana makes a desolation, and they call it peace.

Margaret Furness, Strathalbyn, SA

Why would Vladimir Putin ever consider ending the war with Ukraine (“Putin casts shadow over reworked peace deal”, 26/11) when weasel governments like ours allow Russian “blood oil” to be imported (“Ukrainian pleas as latest ‘blood oil’ shipment arrives”, 26/11)?

Ross McDonald, Gordon, NSW

Can we include Melissa McIntosh among the potential future candidates for the Liberal leadership (“Looking for leadership? Let’s drink to that, says Liberal MP”, 26/11)?

Julie Winzar, Palm Beach, Qld

The Coalition can return to power helped by just one man: Chris Bowen.

Martin Thomas, St Ives, NSW

Will Chris Bowen, as the president of COP31, be promoting nuclear power as a means of reaching net-zero target to the world in general? Will he criticise countries considering nuclear power that it is far too expensive?

Sydney Edwards, Christies Beach, SA

The “pretty boy” has been outplayed by China yet again (“PM has a secret China chat, as Xi’s Trump call sparks Taiwan fears”, 26/11). Offering special talks and the occasional minor trade deal, China wants Australia to look the other way while it stabilises control of the Pacific.

Robert Walker, Cessnock, NSW