Whereas there’s no doubting the necessity for a second main Sydney airport, the accompanying PR seems a tad overheated (“Can Sydney’s ‘third metropolis’ dwell as much as the hype?”, January 8). Nurturing focused business exercise round “Bradfield Metropolis” makes good planning sense, the prospect of residing beside a busy airport doesn’t. For anybody who has witnessed the exceptional progress of outer western Sydney, Liverpool’s mayor feedback ring true. Surrounding rail-connected regional centres might properly accommodate future airport staff. Nevertheless, the fact is the prevailing stage of public amenity inside these respective centres arguably falls quick relating to high quality and amount. Addressing this deficit through a daring public works program would entice future residents, companies and cultural establishments contained inside medium dense developments.
Cleveland Rose, Dee Why

No want for Voice particulars

Asking for extra element on the Voice to parliament earlier than the referendum is a debating tactic to scare folks. There isn’t a assure that any mannequin put ahead now by the Albanese authorities will stay indefinitely (“Dutton calls for element earlier than referendum”, January 8). A future authorities (even one led by Peter Dutton) can amend the small print of how the Voice will work. In actual fact, the small print ought to change over time as we study what association works finest to respect and listen to First Peoples’ views. That’s the reason it’s higher for Australia to vote on the precept of the Voice relatively than the element. The main points can and may change, however the precept of a Voice must be enshrined within the Structure.
Enrico Sondalini, Balgowlah

As a voter, I really feel that Peter Dutton is treating me like a “mug”.
Peng Ee, Fortress Cove

Artwork galleries in, swimming swimming pools out

As personal faculty charges characterize exclusivity and never academic high quality, I feel $45,000 is a cut price (“Non-public faculty charges breach the $45,000 mark”, January 8). The style for personal faculties in my space is artwork galleries and underground automotive parks. Swimming swimming pools and quite a few taking part in fields are apparently so final decade’s vogue. As some folks want unique manufacturers to tell apart themselves from others, the $100,000 purse for instance, I’m trying ahead to $100,000 faculty charges. Carry it on. My household will proceed with high quality public training, third era and counting.
Elfriede Sangkuhl, Summer time Hill

Cash gained’t repair girl downside

The Liberals seem to recognise they’ve a girl downside, but it surely’s solely a symptom of the illness. Their newest finest thought is to throw cash at it – how very Liberal (“Liberal senator requires a levy to attract ladies into energy”, January 8). A levy feels like simply one other focus for branch-stacking, for factional offers and spreadsheets of marginal seats, all boys’ toys. How about contemporary concepts, insurance policies, grassroots motion? Cash can not purchase these, and with out them, no quantity of funding will change the tradition or encourage extra ladies to take part in a significant manner.
Jenifer Nicholls, Armadale (Vic)

Dysfunctional royals should go

Actually? Harry and Megs brought on the Queen misery (“Prince Harry’s ambushes harmed Queen’s well being, say sources”, January 8)? However not Charles’ recorded need to be a tampon, his public extramarital affair, Andrew’s flirting with youngster abusers, Anne’s divorce and remarriage, Prince Phillip’s inept stumblings … one might go on. Other than their gross wealth and assumed privilege, the one exceptional factor in regards to the Windsor clan is their extraordinary stage of dysfunction, and the earlier we rid ourselves of their pernicious grip on Australia the higher.
Patrick McGrath, Potts Level