Journalism and other writing
I HAVE just returned from my first sailing race. Well, I say “I” advisedly, because I did not take the helm. The man who did gave me a lesson in ageing.
I HAVE just returned from my first sailing race. Well, I say “I” advisedly, because I did not take the helm. As readers of this column might recall that I bought a 46ft (14.3-metre) Beneteau yacht about two years ago when partially retiring to Port Douglas. Continue reading “Beware the aged scare”
AFTER this Budget, the ABC should take the Tories at their word. The yapping conservatariat say the government broadcaster should not unfairly compete with, and replicate the work of, good commercial broadcasters. The ABC’s response should be – what do the commercial broadcasters cover comprehensively so that there is no need for us to do it? Well, it is not politics, arts, science, foreign affairs, defence, education, religion, children’s programs or even finance. No, it is sport. Continue reading “Solution for ABC Budget cuts”
CHRISTOPER Pyne, of all people, put forward an excellent proposal to help clean up Australian politics.
“I don’t believe that the trade-union movement or corporate Australia should be able to donate to political parties,” Pyne, the Education Minister, told the ABC last Sunday: “I think only individuals should be able to donate to political parties.” Continue reading “Stopping the corporate donation rot”
THIS week’s Commission of Audit’s recommendation that the states be allowed to raise income tax – as they do in the US – and to effectively re-privatise the health system are spots of crass stupidity in a report that otherwise contains some fundamental truths and some worthwhile remedies. Continue reading “Privatisation: the good, bad and ugly”