Letters
‘Just do it, PM: Break your promise on tax cuts’
Anthony Albanese will feel damned if he does rescind his promise on the confounded stage three tax cuts, and damned if he doesn’t.
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It’s not NIMBYism: Premier right on need to build up, but good design is critical
If residents knew that governments were working to create low, sympathetic housing, with adequate parking, and good designs, there would be much less anxiety and much more ready compliance to development.
Brandis blind to Liberals’ real problems
George Brandis is not pinpointing his party’s real problems.
Promised tax cuts make less sense as the world changes
Labor won’t be able to cement its claim as being the better financial manager if it sticks with the stage three tax cuts.
Don’t mock crowning glory of our society
The coronation reminded the King and us that civilised government must be founded on law, justice, mercy, freedom, equity, service, ministry and humility.
Big Australia: is continued immigration what the country needs?
It’s time to drop the political rhetoric and have a genuine debate about the real issues with continued population growth.
Was the coronation better than Seinfeld?
Readers were divided on whether the coronation was ludicrous medieval nonsense or an important historical event.
Not time for cautious economics: ALP could have been more generous with its surplus
It’s not the size of your surplus that’s important, but whether it lasts long enough to satisfy.
An irresponsible budget? Those in need are no better off
A “smoke and mirrors” budget which proves that It doesn’t matter who you vote for, you’ll always elect a politician.
‘Swim between the flags’ is just not a suggestion
The possible dangers of beaches are great, but don’t limit education to our own communities, there is drowning or near-drowning among foreign tourists.
Modest budget will keep the nervous voters happy
We need a government with the vision of Menzies, the courage of Whitlam, the nous of Hawke, the cunning of Howard and the intellect of Keating and Turnbull.