Disgust at behaviour
I think the public generally across all political parties and independents are getting disgusted with the way quite a few of our politicians, irrespective of party, have been acting when Parliament is sitting.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
They seem intent on spatting at each other on a personal level rather than getting on with governing this country.
They need to see it is a privilege to be elected to work for their electorate, as well as making decisions which affect the whole country. If there are party differences fix them in the party room and work as a team in Parliament.
It would be hoped that our elected members conduct their lives beyond reproach and they prove themselves to be truthful, trustworthy, show decorum at all times, be on the ball 100 per cent each day, respect each other and show common sense when dealing with issues so that Australia's best interests are the outcome.
At no stage should any government even consider selling national assets. Once sold, the country has no control over these assets and they are invariably part of the strategic planning of the infrastructure.
While legal clauses can be put in contracts to be able to keep final control in case contracts are broken, which they can be, and the buyer is an overseas trading partner, these assets could be used as bargaining tools.
We live in a very lucky country. Please govern so that we stay a lucky country.
Ronda Lampe, Wagga
Vaccine rates are to blame
The virulence of the measles virus has not increased; nor has the effectiveness of the measles vaccine decreased. The resurgence of this scourge is due to falling vaccine rates.
So what about the unqualified self-appointed experts giving anti-vaccination advice on social media who cannot be held accountable, even though their advice may have fatal consequences?
Does this situation differ significantly from postings on social media such as Islamophobic hate speech which may also lead to fatal consequences?
