An unnecessary lather on Anning
Sensible Australians should not whip themselves into a frenzy over the antics of political fringe groups.
Letters
Our emissions efforts are futile
Paris accord is looking like expensive virtue signalling.
Last Post, January 10
Saudi Arabia faces international scorn over runaway teenager.
Labor’s tax-and-spend agenda will not helpthe budget
Taxpayers will rearrange their affairs to avoid ALP’s extra tax.
Not just extreme Right who have migrant concerns
Many Australians share concerns about the mix of migrants.
Last Post, January 9
Cricket should return to the Shield culture.
Extremists are bent on destruction
There is a case to be made that defines extremists as terrorists.
Last Post, January 8
The far Right and the far Left should both be unacceptable.
Exploration loss worsens fuel crisis
Governments have been too complacent about fuel supplies.
No place for deference over Bibi
Greg Sheridan understates his case over the tepid reaction of the Australian government to Asia Bibi’s blasphemy experience.
Merit should be the real arbiter
Politics is a profession that represents the general population and so quotas should reflect that.
Last Post, January 7
Our leaders should explain why we are still funding the UN.
Last Post, January 5
Letter writer has shown that pill testing is not a simple matter.
Capable women recoil at politics
We should encourage more women into federal politics, but not at the expense ot talented men.
Pill testing unlikely to fulfil claims
Evidence from testing in Canberra simply raised more questions.
Last Post, January 4
Pill testing is not a straight forward issue.
Joyce’s cogent election warning
The former deputy prime minister has shown his Coalition colleagues how to approach the Labor threat.
Merit a core value for Lib hopefuls
Liberal women are sending a simple message: the electorate wants the best candidates.
Last Post, January 3
Priest has trivialised the Holocaust.
Best women will rise to the top
There are sound historical reason why quotas are unnecessary.
Priest diminished Holocaust horror
Priest Rod Bower should visit Auschwitz and educate himself on the horrors of the Holocaust.
No-deal Brexit doom is misplaced as EU’s prospects spiral down
EU’s prospects are spiralling down due to soaring welfare costs.
Last Post, January 2
The fireworks were better in Melbourne.
Expect more jihadist terror after US leaves Syria
US withdrawal from Syria an exercise in self-interest
Dutton: Turnbull couldn’t win
The Home Affairs Ministers stated the obvious about Turnbull.
Hostility to China carries risks
The US might have ulterior motives in casting doubts about Huawei.
Last Post, January 1
Peter Dutton should be prepared for a leak that shows him in an unflattering light.
Venezuela — a socialism turn-off
If Labor implements its socialist objectives, prepare for chaos.
Need quotas for capable people
Politics is a vocation that’s not attractive to women.
Last Post, December 31
If gender is eliminated, how can there be quotas for women?
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