In matters of state, are two heads better than one?

I couldn’t agree extra in regards to the class inequality in housing being one of the urgent points for Australians and different components of the world. Each Labor and Liberal events have ignored the problem for the reason that late Nineteen Eighties. Again then, I watched numerous associates (who scraped into the decrease center class) purchase up not one or two properties however eight to 10 every. It’s been ignored for many years – no celebration has the gumption to implement a one-residential-property-per-adult rule and one-commercial-property-per-adult rule. Which may sound like that factor known as socialism (which it isn’t), which we would additionally rename “sharing”. It’s not abolishing private property – it’s placing limits on the extremes of possession. Rather more of the permanently-stuck-in-rental teams would be capable of afford housing if much more properties had been up on the market. Reform of the dysfunctional financial system geared for senseless expansionist progress would additionally assist. Dumping on the inside west for standing up for parks and psychological well being and the amenity of their surroundings is hardly the reply. There are lots of plans for Callan Park and there’s already reasonably priced housing there that locals have fought to take care of for well being workers. The inside west has the second-lowest ratio of inexperienced area per head of inhabitants within the state. Ann-Therese King, Lilyfield

Within the gentle of the current inequities in housing, companies, training, wealth and Indigenous drawback, maybe it’s time to mirror upon the previous when this nation was known as the “Commonwealth of Australia”. This title ought to be the title and the aspiration for our nation; frequent wealth, not the haves and the have-nots. Our political class and enterprise leaders have overpassed the truth that if we’re a commonwealth then all of us have a stake and want for the betterment of all whereas pursuing our personal wishes. As soon as upon a time, all our foreign money and authorities letterheads strengthened the notion of a commonwealth. When did we turn out to be the uncaring Australia of at the moment? Alex Maynard, Spherical Nook

Native motion on the world stage

It’s refreshing to see a PM who admits that “the weather of energy that have to be expanded” embrace “support” (“World’s Warming to Australia”, September 24). We now rank twenty second amongst OECD overseas support donors. By means of distinction, a report launched final week reveals that Australians are the richest individuals on the planet. Clay O’Brien, Mosman

Now we have an amazing overseas minister in Penny Wong, and our prime minister is popping out to be a pure diplomat too. Establishing our credentials as a accountable international citizen on local weather change has been essential. If he’s already repositioning Australia on the planet, it’s all the way down to Anthony Albanese being genuine, ready to genuinely have interaction, and dialling down the stridency whereas nonetheless projecting a agency stance. His imaginative and prescient for governing at dwelling can solely be enhanced by this wider perspective. Margaret Johnston, Paddington

Anthony Albanese on the world stage, boasting of Australia’s local weather credentials, jogs my memory of the youngsters’s story The Emperor’s New Garments. Whereas some progress has been made with the passing of the brand new local weather invoice, the PM shouldn’t be too self-congratulatory. The federal government continues to be dedicated to enterprise as ordinary for our coal and gasoline exports, which account for thousands and thousands of tonnes of worldwide emissions yearly. Hopefully, this folly will probably be uncovered at future worldwide boards. Anne O’Hara, Wanniassa (ACT)

Trainer lesson

{That a} everlasting educating job is described as profitable says loads about what’s unsuitable with educating in NSW (“Lecturers go away career in report numbers”, September 24). Beforehand, one completed a educating qualification, utilized with the division, was interviewed and, if profitable, was appointed to a college. Now for those who get a everlasting appointment, you’re particular. One of the best most graduates can hope for is informal work or a brief contract. Attempt borrowing from a financial institution and even signing a lease with that in your software. A everlasting job shouldn’t be thought-about profitable. It ought to be the minimal supplied. Invoice Gillis, Hallidays Level

An elephant within the room relating to instructor dissatisfaction and the lack of academics is scholar behaviour and the reluctance of principals to do one thing about it. And fogeys may be the worst: “My little angel wouldn’t do this”. The variety of angels I taught in 23 years would make a heavenly host. It wore me down, together with the marking, preparation and educating load of an English/historical past instructor. So glad I left after I did, and I haven’t seen an essay in additional than 20 years. Genevieve Milton, Newtown

Ask questions now

It’s now much more necessary to unfold major ethics to all schoolchildren (“TikTok is bamboozling our youngsters with pretend information”, September 24) to arm them with the inquisitiveness, important considering and moral reasoning required to chop via the misinformation being delivered to weak younger minds. Any weak thoughts at any age would profit, I reckon. Helen Lewin, Tumbi Umbi

Spare the royal expense

Many monarchists and others would welcome a go to from the brand new Prince and Princess of Wales subsequent 12 months (Letters, September 24), particularly if they convey Prince George with them. However with our staggering finances deficit, we merely can’t afford the large value concerned. Time to cease placing something not crucial on the nationwide bank card. Stephanie Edwards, Roseville

Axle folly

I don’t assume individuals intentionally drive into floodwaters (Letters, September 24). The issue is that most individuals don’t know what is supposed by “floodwater”. One of many native universities just a few years in the past demonstrated that when the water was at axle top, your car turns into a ship. Maybe the message ought to be: “Don’t drive in water at axle top”. Roger Campbell, Beecroft

The ’Gong present

I’ve private issues that “promoting Wollongong to the world” could also be taken actually by the NSW authorities (“The course with all of it that lured biking’s huge fish”, September 24). We get pleasure from sharing the fantastic thing about our area, however give the NSW authorities any privatisation thought and they’ll run with it. New tollgates at both finish, you reckon? Janice Creenaune, Austinmer

Higher stays

Au contraire, Richard Glover (“Defective showers and resort disruption”, September 24). Airbnb has ceaselessly modified the best way we journey and, with out exception, my expertise has been constructive. I’m writing from a beautiful condominium in Stockholm. Certain, you want a sure diploma of athleticism to get to the mattress, however there’s no stuffy concierge or unwelcome “room service” wake-up name when, exhausted after a protracted day of vacationer traipsing, you’ve forgotten to flip your “don’t disturb” signal. Oh, and the posh of with the ability to open a window can’t be underestimated. I’m very happy to make my very own mattress and lie in it. Janet Argall, Dulwich Hill

Studying of Richard Glover’s lodging experiences jogs my memory, with regards to journey, there’s no place like dwelling – the place, except you might be renting, if issues go unsuitable you don’t must cope with a bunch who doesn’t care. Allan Gibson, Cherrybrook

A real Powerhouse

I used to be standing within the Powerhouse Museum (Letters, September 24) watching a demo of the Bolton and Watt engine as soon as, and an English gentleman stated to me, “I’m from Leeds College and we don’t have certainly one of these.” He was extremely incensed. Marcia Horvai, Pennant Hills

Swan tune

A small victory I do know, however I watched till the bitter finish. The parable of the fair-weather Swans supporter is now busted. You’re welcome. Ian McNeil, Ainslie (ACT)

Why are the New Zealand All Blacks allowed to carry out the Haka earlier than a world rugby recreation? Peng Ee, Fortress Cove

Sapped of vitality

I spent about an hour on-line final week organising a brand new vitality contract. There are dozens of suppliers, providing dozens of choices, all which final for 12 months. As soon as upon a time, it was a lot simpler. The considered doing all of it once more in 12 months is doing my head in. Barbara Ryan, Caringbah South

Saving the date

Sixty-three years in the past, my husband proposed on Anzac Day so he would bear in mind the day (Letters, September 24). It labored. Marie Grady, Frenchs Forest

Save Dougie

Darko “Dougie” Desic (Letters, September 24) has had virtually three a long time of “imprisonment” as a fugitive in Sydney with out breaking some other legal guidelines. I imagine he’s properly and really redeemed himself. Sue Casiglia, North Ryde

The digital view
On-line remark from one of many tales that attracted essentially the most reader suggestions yesterday on smh.com.au
A 3rd of Australians again transfer to lift migration cap
From sunseeker71: We want nurses, truck drivers, fruit pickers, service staff … issues most Aussies don’t wish to do, so improve migration for the place we’ve got abilities shortages or simply plain shortages. Plenty of financial migrants would like to drive a truck and put meals on the tables of their households.

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