ERARING power station is the largest NSW coal-fired station, supplying 25 per cent of our power, and the federal government wants to close it. Miners from Myuna Colliery have every reason to be worried about their jobs. I think the blame should be directed to the federal government policies, and climate change fanatic Mr Bowen, not the power station owners. It will close in future anyway, and a company cannot run at a loss, unlike governments.
Somebody once claimed you can’t have a good government without a good opposition, or words to that effect.
Well folks, we Australians are officially in it up to our necks.
The Liberals (or whatsoever’s left of them) and Nationals have formed a conglomerate and it’s about to hit the ground crawling.
If I hadn’t witnessed it, I wouldn’t have believed it. The Opposition are now so desperate for electoral acceptance they’ve forced their leader out of office, dusted off the relics and found something else to replace her with.
We are in for a new era, people.
If you thought the fanatical religious one we had a while back was bad, I wait with bated breath for Australia’s bumpy road towards the future.
Bloody heck, I bet Albo’s salivating at the thought of having what’s-his-name staring at him across the chamber.
OUR young Australians have very little reason to be proud of their country with so much political unrest and uncertainty. Our country has been turned into a land of little direction, with few reasons to be proud or confidence in our leaders.
Everyone is fed up with the lack of leadership, lack of sticking to what they promise, not following through with the laws they implement, and they seem to only make these laws to appease the concerns raised by the majority of the public. After these laws are discussed, it feels like they are watered down or not fully implemented. No wonder our youth are confused and have little to no respect for the law and adults.
A lot of this stems from our education system curriculum’s very little on history of Australia, our mistakes our loyalties, our struggles, and our way of life. Educate our youth to be once again show respect, knowing that they are valued Australians who would defend its population if the need should arise, and would have no problems discussing their history with new Australians so they too will understand our pride, and love our sense of loyalty.
Please reinstate teaching the kids the history of their country, give them the pathway forward towards a sense of belonging. They are not second rate citizens, they are Australia’s future, leaders, protectors, hopefully our saviours. Educate them to be proud of their nation.
We now will rely on our youth to show us the way forward.
“MASS migration and open borders” are causing all Australia’s problems, according to the far-right side of politics, but the claim doesn’t stand even minor scrutiny. Australia’s immigration policy is not “lax”; it is controlled, rules-based, and selective.
Border controls are strict, especially regarding unauthorised boat arrivals, with offshore processing and deterrence policies among the toughest globally.
Visa overstay monitoring and enforcement are active. Permanent migration focuses heavily on skilled workers, using points tests, skills assessments, age limits, English standards, and health and character checks. Family visas exist, but are capped and often involve long queues, particularly for parents.
Humanitarian and refugee intakes are set by annual quotas.
Temporary migration is large but regulated: international students, working holiday makers, and temporary skilled workers must meet specific criteria and comply with conditions such as work limits and sponsorship obligations. In recent years, requirements for student and work visas have tightened.
Compared internationally, Australia has low irregular migration, strong border enforcement, and a very structured, skills-oriented system rather than open borders or easy permanent residency.
WHERE does one start in response to Graeme Kime (“It’s time to send military to deal with protesters”, Letters, 14/2)?
Residents in NSW have the ability to protest. The NSW Police were not babysitting protesters. Some could say the police were heavy-handed, as noted by media organisations throughout the world.
A lot of people from various backgrounds were protesting against the invitation of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and the killing of Palestinians.
To suggest that the people don’t like the Australian flag is incorrect. To also suggest offering removalists and free airfares ‘back to whichever country you are so concerned about’ is laughable.
People can protest because of injustices that they see daily. It’s that simple. Coming from a Defence background, it’s not the role of the Army to deal with protesters. Military roles are clearly defined.
Listening to Tony Abbott and Angus Taylor after Friday’s overthrow of Sussan Ley, it seems that the Liberals are going to match One Nation on the far right of politics. It makes me wonder if we are turning into another Trump-ruled United States. The next thing will be the return of the White Australia Policy.
SHANE Tull (“A shift away from assimilation”, Letters, 14/2), when are you conservatives going to realise it is not 1950 or 1960 anymore? It’s a different world. Technology and the five-minute news cycle is today’s world, and it’s not going backwards. So all your comparisons to times past mean nothing in today’s world.
GOOD riddance, Issac Herzog, don’t come back. I hope his government was happy with the security provided for his protection by the NSW Police and impressed by the way they handled the protesters. His comment on the protesters, that they should be speaking out against Iran’s evil treatment of the protesters in that country, sounds a little hypocritical considering the way protesters were treated here during his visit and his country’s treatment of Palestinian civilians. A word of empathy towards those civilians wouldn’t have gone astray.
IT is wonderful that ex-NBN news anchor and weatherman Gavin Morris has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of lord mayor. I am of the opinion he will be a worthy replacement for Ross Kerridge. Gavin is independent and shows genuine concern and passion for our great city. If elected, I have no doubt he will take us forward. Good luck, Gavin.
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