ICAC delay a disservice to Berejiklian and voters
NSW ICAC should absolutely stand for Not Positive Once I Can Announce Corruption. Have to be after the following election (“ICAC below fireplace over Berejiklian report delay”, January 12). John Lenton, Wagga Wagga
Lives and careers are ruined whereas we await ICAC that takes years to submit a report (“We’ll vote at nighttime over premier’s fall”, January 12). This course of is flawed and desires pressing surgical procedure. Nicholas Cowdery argues it can’t be rushed to be truthful, however the stronger argument comes from Alexandra Smith that we should always count on extra from this company that wields “large energy” and, harmless or responsible, prices individuals their livelihoods as they await a discovering. Denis Suttling, Newport Seaside
The NSW ICAC, servant of the state authorities, has a query to reply for the citizenry it was created to serve: Is the delayed Berejiklian/Maguire resolution a matter of maladministration or authorized complexity, or is it pushed by political expediency?
In NSW, the canine maintain barking because the political caravans roll slowly on. Invoice Leigh, Pennant Hills
Former premier Gladys Berejiklian Credit score:
The ICAC findings with respect to the Berejiklian saga would possibly effectively have been delivered earlier than the current federal election, however the Coalition authorities on the time was behind within the polls and didn’t want any extra unhealthy information. State election in March. Deja vu. No extra related elections for years to return after March. Such is life in Oz. John Hinde, Millers Level
May or not it’s that in holding again the Berejiklian report the ICAC is attempting to take care of its integrity and independence by not wishing to affect the election by hook or by crook? Brian Collins, Cronulla
How unfair it’s to the previous premier to have these extraordinary delays in offering a report. The reasons for this are unacceptable. Invoice Windeyer, Longueville
It doesn’t matter what ICAC lastly decides about Berejiklian and her former boyfriend, her epitaph will certainly be her assertion that pork barrelling is what you do whenever you’re in authorities and what it says in regards to the ambiance within the Coalition on the time. One is entitled to ask is it actually any totally different now? Gary Barnes, Mosman
A delayed ICAC report on Gladys Berejiklian; Troy Stolz taking up Chris Minns in Kogarah; David Elliott with scores to settle; the teals flexing their NSW muscle and public sector pay claims ready within the wings. This will probably be one state election for the ages. To misquote Charles Darwin, it might all come right down to the survival of the trickiest. Barry Ffrench, Cronulla
Early uni presents are environment friendly and truthful
Loads of individuals obtain educational success in tertiary schooling with out producing an important ATAR (“Universities delay early presents – however they nonetheless undermine yr 12, critics warn”, January 12). The system wants a rethink.
The article suggests college students turn into “complacent” once they obtain early presents. A greater phrase could possibly be “relieved” that they will nonetheless do tertiary examine whatever the inequality in highschool schooling in Australia.
It additionally suggests the present system is “environment friendly and truthful”. Many public college college students in NSW are taught by academics not certified in specialist areas corresponding to maths and science. I came upon right now that non-public faculties make use of scientists to show science and lead sensible classes. That doesn’t sound “truthful”.
We’re advised we have to defend the “integrity of the HSC”. What integrity when some college students have a transparent benefit over others? What integrity when your entry to increased schooling is decided by your handle or dad and mom’ earnings greater than your skill to course of data?
If universities have decided the qualities and abilities their potential college students want to finish their research why don’t we belief them? It’s time to let go of the concept anybody can do something when the chances are stacked in opposition to so many. If we aren’t keen to make use of our sources to correctly fund all college students to be taught the identical then we shouldn’t be testing them the identical and anticipating the identical outcomes. Let college students present they will have success in tertiary schooling by way of no matter means they will. Annette Reynolds, Bawley Level
The so-called assessment of the early uni supply scheme, by the schools themselves, is a farce and continues to undermine the integrity of the HSC. The now acknowledged situation of getting to finish the HSC makes a mockery of the entire course of – the schools are admitting that this was not beforehand required. Yr 12 college students are completely confused, don’t have any voice or say within the course of, at a time of immense stress which solely goes to point out how commercialised increased schooling is on this nation. Michael Blissenden, Dural
What was he pondering?
At the least the now NSW premier can’t declare that members of the royal household made him do it (“‘Deeply ashamed’: Perrottet wore Nazi costume to his twenty first birthday”, smh.com.au January 12). Sue Dyer, Downer (ACT)
Canberra should prepared the ground
The downfall of an enormous and forward-looking renewable vitality venture, as a result of a few wealthy males couldn’t agree on “funding construction”, exhibits that Australia’s response to the local weather disaster should be led and funded by our authorities and its publicly accountable authorities (“Billionaires’ bust-up spells finish for $25b cable venture”, January 12). Power motion that’s obligatory for our survival shouldn’t be managed by random billionaires. It’s fairly incongruous that our PM merely labels such an enormous enterprise “an thrilling venture” then passively lets it collapse. Australia’s borrowing energy, information base and sovereign strengths are adequate to carry such a venture to fruition for our nation; it solely takes foresight and statecraft, as proven by many nice politicians in crises prior to now. Tim Dashwood, Killara
Unions’ cash seize
Unions are being extraordinarily disingenuous in asking non-members to contribute to the price of pay negotiations (“Well being Providers Union needs to cost non-members $500 every for wage offers”, January 12). The request itself is cheap however asking $500 a yr, greater than 80 per cent of what a full member pays, is ridiculous.
Negotiating pay absolutely can’t price $500 per worker, nor be 80 per cent of what unions do. The dimensions of the proposed cost makes this seem like an opportunistic energy seize now that Labor is again in authorities.
In any occasion, unions are in all probability taking pictures themselves within the foot. If everybody will get slugged with a compulsory $500 a yr, it gained’t be lengthy earlier than the emergence of a Union Lite, providing the identical service at a fraction of the value. Competing unions can be unhealthy for employers, workers and, most of all, the present unions.
Fraser Rew, Redfern
See you on Sunday
Hey, Anthony, barbecue at my place on Sunday (“The PM, the premier and a billionaire’s non-public helicopter: What Albanese did on the weekend”, smh.com.au, January 12). You understand, simply to point out you don’t play favourites with the wealthy and well-known. No helicopter, I’m afraid. And no must tweet about this one, both. However no lobbying for a personal airport, possibly only a little bit of chat in regards to the NDIS and NBN. Wanting ahead to it. Cheers Mark Sapsford, North Turramurra
Dogged by canines
Within the Nineteen Sixties, as I wandered by way of the streets as a toddler, canine had been in all places (Letters, January 12). Cowering canine, aggressive canine, nursing canine with swaying undercarriage and, after all, pleasant canine.
Over time canine had been contained, neutered and more healthy. Anthropomorphism is rampant and canine are referred to as Ryan and Belinda relatively than Snoopy and Fido. I’m always advised as one other staffy rushes as much as me; “Don’t fear, he/she gained’t damage you”. It’s simply the seconds of terror earlier than the strategy that concern me.
Please can canine house owners perceive the animal you might be nurturing. Your canine shouldn’t be conscious that the small wallaby or echidna is an endangered species and the sand that they dig in accommodates a myriad of marine species, small and huge that assist help an ecosystem.
Sure, canine possession is rising and it’s an enormous business. However we do must steadiness the wants of canine and the necessities of a wholesome surroundings. Scott Warnes, Suffolk Park
I perceive your correspondents. I’m incensed by the same behaviour of young children and the indifference of their dad and mom. Maybe canine and toddler bans for these first world issues? Or possibly (gasp!) some old school tolerance? Nigel Vertigan, Wentworth Falls
The ocean is stuffed with billions of fish and huge mammals. All of them are pooping into the ocean, the entire time. Maintain that thought the following time you and your loved ones go for a swim.
No want to put in writing letters of criticism. Neil Quinn, Vincentia
Monument to failure
There’s an artwork set up increase within the Sydney CBD, so I suggest all these bikes be welded collectively right into a mammoth sculpture (“1600 model new share bicycles collect mud after Mobike collapse”, January 12). This will probably be a potent reminder of the federal government’s irresponsibility in granting enterprise licences with none regard for accountability in addition to the futility of our efforts in decreasing our contribution to landfill. Cristina Corleto, Stanmore
Pomp and animosity
What Prince Harry has made public is that his household are like another household; cranky, drained and loving (Letters, January 12). It’s identical to studying about ourselves however with pomp, palaces and the press. Mary Julian, Glebe
Apparently the brand new “treatment” for a traumatic childhood is to make $100 million plus criticising everybody who upset you. Brenton McGeachie, Queanbeyan West
I’m happy to see all of the fuss arising from the general public airing by Harry of his household’s soiled laundry. It demonstrates that this “royal” household shouldn’t be particular or superior, and there’s no justification for his or her perpetual standing as head of state of any nation, not to mention Australia. Martyn Yeomans, Sapphire Seaside
What’s the level of the British royal household? Not the people however the establishment. Ann Babington, Lambton
The digital view
On-line remark from one of many tales that attracted probably the most reader suggestions yesterday on smh.com.au
Well being Providers Union needs to cost non-members $500 every for wage offers
From Briscoe: ″The final pay rise our union achieved resulted in a $0 enhance for me personally. I’m purported to pay $500 for that as a result of different employees received a pay rise however I didn’t?″
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