PM deluding himself if he thinks he holds Trump cards
Dutton has street cred on issues that resonate with Trump. Such as keeping our borders secure and defeating the woke Goliath in the voice referendum.
Letters
Sugar tax a bitter pill but may be the solution to obesity problem
Excessive sugar consumption is a leading contributor to diabetes and obesity, placing a significant strain on our healthcare system. A tax can help us overcome health issues related to sugar.
Panama Canal is no laughing matter for Trump
China wants Taiwan and the South China Sea. North Korea wants South Korea. Why shouldn’t the US want Greenland? Fair’s fair.
Bob Brown still the ecowarrior, but Greens have moved on
The Greens have shown themselves to be a political movement of perpetual malcontents, spurred on by an assumed moral superiority, championing a vision for underpinned by grumbling.
Dreyfus visit to Israel should not end up as a gimmick to repair ties
Dreyfus has been, at best, silent when support for Israel has been sorely needed. He has been seen to be on the side where the problem lies, and not the solution.
Sending Dreyfus to Israel is too little too late
Sending Mark Dreyfus will be seen as a hypocritical attempt to win back votes for the Labor government at a time when genuine action is need to repair ties with Israel.
Major parties must work together on energy security focus
Former defence experts have previously warned the government about the security risks posed by climate change. Co-operation and bipartisanship are sorely needed to tackle this issue.
Trudeau’s fall could send worrying signal to PM
With the resignation of Justin Trudeau, Anthony Albanese should be worried that being a ‘handsome boy’ is no guarantee for one’s political career not coming to a crashing end.
Cost-of-living crisis more than storm in a coffee cup for battlers
Those suffering the most from a real cost-of-living crisis are low- to middle-income families and small to medium businesses. These are some of the very people Albanese needs to win his election.
Prospect of Labor power share with Bandt a genuine risk
I fear we are destined to suffer three years of a minority Labor government. What horrors can the hardline Marxist Greens leader impose on this nation by 2028?
Nation’s power needs are the real issue and renewables can’t cut it
Green energy simply cannot reliably deliver our entire power supply. The need for nuclear power is not an option, it is a must.
Living costs pain, longevity and cricket misstep
Treasurer Jim Chalmers keeps blaming the previous team, the wicket or the weather but never his poor bowling or batting.
PM writes off Dutton’s counter-revolution at his own peril
What seems certain is a close election, a situation that numerous commentators didn’t imagine following Labor’s win in 2022.
Citizens’ assemblies a viable idea to break government deadlock
The Republic of Ireland has a far better record of dealing with constitutional reform by consultation through citizens’ assemblies that sidestep the usual party-political partisanship that has plagued Australia in recent decades.
It’s time to elevate Boland
Always wondered why Scott Boland was not in the Test team after his magnificent debut. His bowling in the current Test should surely sway the selectors.
Terrorist attack a grim reminder of dangers of hate speech
Given the Islamist terrorist attack in New Orleans, Peter Jennings’s advice to Anthony Albanese to call a cabinet national security committee meeting is prudent.
Countless flaws in the nation’s energy policy numbers game
The government is dragging the whole of Australia down the path of a country-sized sunk cost fallacy. How many of us still believe Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s claims on renewables costing.
Our diplomacy in America needs a change of face
Given Donald Trump’s clear signals on Kevin Rudd, the Labor government will do well to get someone else to promote Australia’s interests in the US.
Coalition ‘common sense’ on energy tops ALP ideology
Ted O’Brien debunks Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ assertion that a bigger electricity system will translate to bigger growth
International support needed to combat the Houthi rebels
The Houthis are inflicting major damage on Mediterranean economies with their Iran-supplied missiles and drones attacking shipping. To date we’ve seen little response from countries like France, Italy and Spain.
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