Readers discuss Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s tactics to win government.
A significant proportion of the blame for increased community fears rests at the feet of the leader of the federal opposition . Its leader, Peter Dutton consistently and unashamedly stokes fear and division as political tactics without a second thought to the impact this is having on the good people of Australia.
The difficulty is sifting the authentic issues from the trumped-up ones, and at times the confusion seems designed to create so much bickering that those in power are enabled to step over the rubble and do as they please. Dutton opposed the Voice because it would provide special access to government. He now refuses to stand before Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. And, entrenching Australia Day on January 26 will be a cruel reminder of European power; a knife that can be twisted annually.Another Australia Day has been and gone, demonstrating that our history provokes a range of emotional responses – pride, sorrow, happiness, anger and guilt.
The disgraceful booing of 10-time Australian Open winner, Novak Djokovic, after he was forced to retire from his semi-final tell us much. That a large section of the arena could descend to a cynical and entitled demeanour as the champion withdrew tells us that our values in Australia are amiss and moving further away from being honourable.
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