Government yet to act on anti-Semitism
The government’s inaction on the current wave of anti-Semitic attacks in the community, combined with the Labor politicians’ responses replete with platitudes, is aggravating the situation.
Letters
Food industry brings home extent of our energy crisis
With big increases in electricity bills leading to higher food prices, the conclusion is that by placing ideology over pragmatism, the Albanese government has failed us.
Last Post: Unis should be last places incubating anti-Semitism
Many in the Jewish community have been major benefactors of our universities and so many top prominent Jewish lawyers have received their degrees at these universities.
‘Decent’ Aussies heeded anti-Semitism warnings, leaders didn’t
The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, and the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, are among those who did not listen to the warnings on anti-Semitism.
Voters across the world sensibly rejecting politics of division
Countries around the world are hearing the clarion call of national pride and cohesion, allowing them to reclaim their sovereignty through the ballot box.
Authorities’ failure to act leaves Jewish community in peril
Australians do not hate Jewish people or any other nationality, it is not out way. The terror in Australia now is a direct result of the lack of action by the police and the government.
More employees means more workers stay at home
The Covid regime of working from home is still largely in place but at the same time, more public service employees have been added. It’s easy to figure out why WFH is contagious.
Working from home has not helped public services
The increase in the number of public servants has had little or no improvement in helping people access any of the service offices, either by phone or email.
Weak leadership opens door for anti-Semitic terrorism
After the firebombing of a synagogue, preschool and cars, graffiti painted on homes and cars, and the discovery of a bomb-laden caravan, Australians can no longer afford to be bystanders.
Community education will play role in ensuring security
The importance of speaking up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion, and the provision of adequate education to combat it, cannot be overemphasised.
Whatever inflation we’re calling it, prices just keep rising
Now is not the time for a premature rate cut. All it will do is stoke Labor’s fiscal irresponsibility in buying votes prior to the election and ramping up the national debt.
Deep end of technology fraught with risks
Technology Minister Ed Husic’s warning is timely. We should be very careful with DeepSeek and the rise and growth of low-cost artificial intelligence capabilities.
Alarm bells as China’s AI raises the stakes for Western nations
DeepSeek may have the same deleterious effect on established American AI companies that cheap drones have brought to sophisticated and expensive weaponry in the Ukraine war.
‘Divine blessing’ ominous for a president in full flight
Donald Trump has big plans, including the intimidation of smaller countries, and one hopes it will not lead to the rise of an evil power. Trump claims to be ‘blessed by God’.
Voters must wake up to energy-rich nation’s gas import debacle
Importing LNG to avoid undertaking gas production is counter-productive and economically damaging. The resulting higher energy cost will result in loss of jobs and a lower living standard.
Anti-Semitic attacks target ‘bedrock of Western civilisation’
As World Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder says, anti-Semitic attacks are not just targeting Jews, ‘they are an attack on Judeo-Christian values, which are the bedrock of Western civilisation’.
Why unions may spell trouble for fast-food industry
So unions are trying to infiltrate the service-oriented fast-food industry? You want strikes with your burger?
Decent people applaud Marcia Langton’s courage
Professor Marcia Langton has surprised me, and gained back my respect. She has pointed out the irony of Queensland University of Technology holding a symposium on racism that descended into the very racism academics were there to discuss.
Leak’s Wong cartoon speaks more than pages of words
The descendants of those who perished in the camps and who found safe haven in the West and in Israel would certainly rather she had not been there.
‘Ultimate hypocrisy’ of Wong in Auschwitz
I was nauseated by her comment that we should be united to ensure that ‘this will never happen again’ when just about everything she or her government has done have aided the objective of those committed to ensuring that it will.
Three of a special kind best choices for national honour
The bravery of Deborah Conway, Josh Frydenberg and Alex Ryvchin is an inspiration to so many, especially in the local Jewish community, who have endured a shocking rise in anti-Semitism.
Perfect choice for Australians of the Year
Josh Frydenberg, Deborah Conway and Alex Ryvchin speak for a large majority of Australians who are appalled by the rising tide of anti-Semitism in the country.
In land of the fair go, we need to move on from regrettable past
Australia’s history contains many incidents and attitudes that are regrettable and don’t resonate with current thinking. History can’t be erased but it can be systematically and chronologically studied.
January 26 certainly worth a celebration for hospital
Why all the fuss about Australia Day? This year we could have celebrated our great nation over two days if our great leaders had thought about it.
Government has many questions to answer as energy costs mount
Given ongoing wars, acts of terror and major political differences worldwide, the historical failure of the human race to co-operate to achieve global net zero is indisputable.
Unity and larrikin spirit will prevail over divisive forces
It’s time for our annual Australia Day angst fest. A parade of progressives is vying to outdo each other in discrediting our nation, while attempting to purge it of any trace of white history.
Homegrown or foreign-funded, violence feeds on inaction
If it is true that overseas actors are financing and facilitating the attacks on Jews, it’s because the groundwork had already been laid to make such an escalation possible.
If not January 26, when can we celebrate our wonderful nation?
If the call is to change the date, abolish or rename it because First Nations people feel the beginning of European colonisation represents systematic injustice, then what date do we celebrate?
Biden’s pardons have larger implications
Are former president Joe Biden’s pardons – some of which cover conduct dating back to 2014 and include all future transgressions – a licence for the recipients to be criminal forever?
Trump must lead for an equitable and shared world order
Donald Trump’s rhetoric – marked by references to reclaiming dominance and prioritising US interests above all else – comes at a significant cost to America’s standing in the world.
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