The “bitter irony” that those who had been on the continent for 235 years had denied recognition to people who had lived here for 60,000 years.
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We seem to have reached the moment when the only difference between Donald Trump and Peter Dutton is the hairstyle.
Brian Glass, Montrose
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I look forward to the day when the penalty for cutting down trees is greater than the penalty for protesting against the cutting down of trees.
Simon Thornton, Alphington
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How dare Anthony Albanese give greater tax breaks to lower to middle income workers? I mean, what is he thinking, wanting to help those who need it most.
Jane Taylor, Newport
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If you don’t know, don’t vote. Be honest and write “don’t know” on your ballot paper. It is unconscionable to determine the future of Australia through ignorance.
Louise Kloot, Doncaster
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It’s hardly news that our government schools are hugely underfunded and most private schools very much overfunded. What would be news is a government prepared to actually do something about it? I am not holding my breath.
Keith Fletcher, Glenlyon
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Peter Dutton’s GoFundMe page for flood relief confirms the Coalition was deadly serious when it said it was going to get the government out of our lives.
Vivienne Kane, Hawthorn
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Barnaby Joyce’s autobiography may be released in August. I would expect us all to respect his privacy by not buying it.
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I do not understand Liu’s assertion that her seat was “unfairly targeted”. Does she mean that the seat was hers by right?
Les Aisen, Elsternwick
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