Sean Kelly’s column relating to “long-term government” is pertinent, especially regarding reforming governments (“There’s one fight Anthony Albanese always tries to avoid picking”, November 16). Reforming governments resemble a game of musical chairs. Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard introduced emission reforms only to have them curtailed by Tony Abbott. Similarly, Donald Trump on election curtailed all of Joe Biden’s attempts to deal with global warming and emissions. Unless Anthony Albanese wins several terms, any incoming conservative government will once again undo Labor’s work on emissions and renewable energy. The Coalition has already issued a statement to this effect. There will be a pause until a Labor reforming government is re-elected to start the whole process of change once again. Kearney is correct. There will be no change without long-term government, only musical chairs.
Ray Armstrong, Tweed Heads
The Albanese government steers clear of upsetting those with assets.Credit: Michael Howard
Sean Kelly outlines in great detail where the Albanese government is failing struggling Australians, something that the Labor Party once prided itself in. The explanation is sadly simple. Albanese and company are terrified of offending big business on any front, be it health, housing, education, climate and energy supply. Until they are prepared to grow a spine nothing will change.
Ross Hudson, Mount Martha (Vic)
Respect starts at home
In his thoughtful opinion piece concerning gay men lured by teenagers through dating apps then viciously assaulted (“Gay hate 2025-style: victims lured via dating sites”, November 16), Nicholas Stewart points to the need for police to continue their efforts to prevent these crimes and the role of schools in presenting curriculums addressing “toxic masculinity and empathy failure”. But he makes no mention of the responsibility of parents to raise their children to have respect for the rights of others. Have we simply given up on parental responsibility?
John Ure, Mount Hutton
I refer to the sad article written by Nicholas Stewart in the Sun-Herald. The treatment of the LGBTQ community is a sad indictment on all who care about liberty. It seems that intolerance is the one thing that drives extremists. “Live and let live” seems to be fading away as a rationale for life.
Pasquale Vartuli, Wahroonga
Refreshing read
Reading about someone like Charles Zhao using his brilliance for the greater good by inventing a 3D-printed chip to fast-track stroke prevention treatment, and dedicating his future to developing even more effective test kits, goes some way to restoring one’s faith in human nature (“This tiny chip can detect your chances of a stroke”, November 16), which certainly took a knock from reading about Waverley Council kowtowing to millionaires and approving the removal of trees that impinge on their sea views (“Waverley Council to trade trees for ocean views”, November 16).
Anne Ring, Coogee
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