Readers condemn government report on racial discrimination in UN Vienna review
Nick Harris of CARE writes that the Australian government’s UN Vienna report misrepresents Aboriginal living conditions and bans on movement, citing crowded reserves like Papunya Kulaluk Darwin Port Augusta and Port Augusta. He warns against permits and evictions under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Act 1971 and calls for accurate education about Indigenous history.
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Public Calling for Passenger Class Travel Reform
The letter argues against first class air travel for public servants and officials, claiming it burdens taxpayers and fuels inequality. It urges tax-based limits and insists duties of public service require frugal travel while criticizing perceived arrogance. Violet Braddon signed as a citizen commentator.
Debate over teaching mathematics in schools and methods
The author discusses concerns with Suslen Moore and Kevin Kiem about mathematics teaching. The piece critiques the focus on what to teach, the failed “new maths” shift, and the need to change teaching methods. It cites South Australian recommendations and argues for understanding before drills, urging better methods to build foundational math concepts and skills.
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Kevin Kiem
Cove
The Piety of Life Versus Abortion Debate
Letter writer Glenda Naughten laments the overuse of the phrase concern for human life in abortion debates. She argues it masks harsh realities, urges attention to malnutrition, pollution, and nuclear threats, and defends a woman’s right to choose while criticizing pious activists who oppose contraception and abortion.
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Warden Autumnal Mood Sparks Seasonal Disorder Debate
An excerpt discusses whether autumnal low mood reflects autumn depression or if spring hypertension explains the mood swings. The writer cites Virtue's Farmity Physician Guide 1896 and argues readers might self classify as WAD or TSH, noting no clear cure and pondering seasonal impact on mental states.
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Clarification on passport certification by Justices of the Peace
JPs shareholders seek clarity on passport certificates noting common misbelief that JPs can complete them. They request personal knowledge of applicants not be a prerequisite and urge prior acquaintance not required to witness documents. They describe embarrassment and delays when applicants travel for affidavits and call for guidance to reduce refusals.
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Taften
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Australia frozen cure needed in political injections
An edited critical critique claims political plans injected living cells into Australia, causing unemployment and infighting. The piece argues politicians misled the public about discomfort, now freezing the body of Australia to seek a cure. It warns curing may return us to square one, leaving Australia weakened.
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Fry's East Timor role questioned by reader
L. Stephenson questions MP Ken Fry of Fraser over his stance on East Timor and Indonesian actions. He accuses Fry of aligning with Frellin forces while raising concerns about Australian aircraft use, neutrality, and policy toward Timor. He warns of political maneuvering before an upcoming election.
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Publication rules for names and figures in sensitive items
The document outlines that anonymous sources and non published parameters remain withheld in specific cases. It notes writer names may be withheld from publication. It mentions figures and telephone numbers are sanitized before release, with checks and limits applied prior to publication.
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