Letters to the Editor of The Australian I CAN’T understand the attitude of the Queensland and federal governments towards the Great Barrier Reef (“Great barrier grief, 1/2). No amount of royalties will ever pay back the value lost to future generations by the loss of this natural wonder. Generations have enjoyed it and I would
To Frack or not
Hot from the success of ruining the live cattle export business in North Australia, 4Corners is continuing to govern the country by targeting Coal Seam Gas. With only six months left for their shrill bleatings to have any chance of success while there is a dysfunctional government in power, the pressure is on. Billions to
Petty Cash fixed
HIGH-flying federal bureaucrats have had their wings clipped with the government saving more than $50 million in six months by using many of the methods utilised every day by travellers. Finance Minister Penny Wong yesterday said the savings were achieved by booking travel further in advance, selecting lower-priced, but less flexible, fares, and using online
PM defends the indefensible
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has defended the federal government’s 2011 ban on live exports, ahead of a possible confrontation with protesters in Perth. Ms Gillard said the government had to place a temporary ban on live exports after video surfaced of Australian animals being mistreated in Indonesia. “We faced a situation where if we did
The morning after
They (the ALP) had a vote for chaos and it was unanimous …………Barnaby Joyce. It would appear that Simon Crean thought Rudd had the numbers and believed something had to be done. I have a bit of time for Crean and believe he acted in the interests of the party -unfortunately when the bus pulled
ALP Leadership Spill
What just happened? I’m starting to think the spill was a set up to kill the leadership question and present a united front. Only Gillard and Swan nominated for the positions of Leader and Deputy so what was it all about? Me, I’m happy that Gillard looks like leading the government to the polls as
LP Back
Larvatus Prodeo is back for the election and to enhance the pleasure of our election night experience. Fran Bailey is in full sail already; Out on twitter, and elsewhere, there is, predictably, and ‘anyone but Abbott’ style campaign running, and much public angst about how we must stop him at all costs Yes, it would
Gillard and 457s
JULIA Gillard is facing dissent in the cabinet and caucus over her attack on 457 visa rorts, with critics claiming the crackdown is damaging the government’s credentials with business. The government has credentials with business?
Deja Vu Gillard
CRIMINALS face the seizure of luxury cars, houses and cash assets under a national blitz to fight gang-related crime. Julia Gillard today announced a new taskforce to crack down on gangs as she searches for a political circuit-breaker. I could be wrong but I thought criminals already faced such seizures. Admittedly I think the seizures
1971 Springbok Tour
FORMER Queensland premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen brokered secret deals with police in the lead up to the controversial Springboks tour of Brisbane more than 40 years ago, according to a new book. Fearing riots and public violence, Bjelke-Petersen told the powerful Queensland Police Union that officers would “not be penalised for any action they take
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