Letter to the Editor: Plenty of problems

DEAR News Of The Area,

WE are living in dangerous times.

We are facing multiple challenges and many crises.

The Iran war, fossil fuel shortages, climate change, destruction of our precious planet, Russian aggression and our major ally now gone feral.

In Australia we have our own problems.

Inequality, an unfair tax system, unaffordable housing, lack of tradespeople, rural and regional disadvantage, increasing energy demand, lack of modern infrastructure, low productivity and innovation, the list could go on.

Now is not the time for simple solutions to complex problems.

Any party that voters choose must have clear and credible policies to fix these issues.

If they don’t, they won’t get fixed.

There is no magic wand held by some populist wannabe.

What is needed are careful and considered policies with the aim of creating a more equal, united, resilient, law-abiding, sovereign nation that values community.

We must get billionaires and corporations out of government, listen to the science, and act with humility.

This is slow, hard and at times frustrating work that requires a strong commitment to a reform agenda.

And we need a federal MP who is visible, engaged, and community-focussed. One who leads on these issues, not stays below the radar from one election to the next.

Regards,
Harry CREAMER,
Port Macquarie.