ALP fails again
Having reached government as a small target the ALP does not have the courage to implement its own policies. Perhaps it’s time to display the ALP logo inverted in the sign of distress.
Becoming allies?
For many Australians January is becoming a time for reflecting on what and when might be appropriate for national celebration. January 26 has become awkward and contentious as a focus for celebration but it does invite reflection about our history, much of it long hidden from many of us, and current circumstances.
Yes, not No
I’ll be voting Yes but I wonder what the referendum debate might be telling us about Australia. That so many people seem to be believing misinformation being sown by the No campaign is worrying for our future.
Centrelink circling
Our governments spend hundreds of millions of dollars on computer systems to support online access to services. Sometimes they work. Other times they simply send us round in circles. That’s what happened when I tried linking myGov to Centrelink.
We don’t need those SSNs
The Toowoomba Chronicle this morning (20 May 2023) featured an 8-page liftout, Defending Australia, promoting those nuclear submarines (SSNs) that are central to the Morrison-Albanese AUKUS pact. Like previous rants in the Murdoch press it identified China as a growing threat demanding an urgent response. It included a piece from Defence Minister, Richard Marles, that referred to the regional military...
It’s time – for courage
The ALP government has made some worthwhile changes but excessive timidity has kept them from following a more progressive path.
Treaty with whom?
Once again the Greens are pursuing the ‘perfect’ to the potential detriment of the ‘good’. We should have had a treaty 200+ years ago but now we need a Voice with whom to negotiate.
Good intentions vs original sin
I tend to disagree with what Kevin Donnelly has to say on any subject but I can mostly let it slide by. In this case I couldn’t.
Mischaracterised Voice
Peter Dutton’s call for more detail about the Voice is a disingenuous spoiling tactic for political purposes. Unfortunately too many people are falling in line.
Rudd makes sense about China
As PM, Kevin Rudd was often criticised for being a ‘policy wonk’ rather than the leader the nation needed and wanted. Since his departure from politics he has resumed his interest in policy, drawing on his education and experience related to China. His explanation of what drives China, or Xi Jingping as leader, is clear and convincing. Understanding that might enable us to avoid deadly conflict.