Readers discuss the Voice and the referendum.
to the Electoral Commissioner’s explanation of the acceptability of ticks and crosses on the Voice referendum is outrageous . The system has been in place for many years both at federal elections and for referendums.
A constitutional requirement for parliament to set up the process for advice on doing that is a positive step forward. If all those who desire closure of the gap look beyond politics and point scoring to the almost 250 First Nations people who proposed the Voice, and the more than 80per cent support for it in First Nations communities, unity can overcome division and progress can be made.
However, now that we are aware thousands of locals are without an affordable roof over their heads, it is time to rethink our priorities. Cap overseas student numbers and free up a greater supply of housing for the people who call Australia home.In the discussion regarding shortages in the health workforce , it is apparent that most people have forgotten what GPs actually do, including, dare I say it, federal Health Minister Mark Butler.
Essentially, the problems come from the vice chancellors and boards, the ones ultimately responsible for good and fair management. Many of the former are on huge salaries and have plush offices, while the latter seemingly have little idea of what is going on “down below”. I have seen this stuff first-hand. Is anybody listening? It is a national disgrace.Qantas has posted a $2.5billion profit .
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