Letters & Texts

The Voice

The Australian Constitution was written for the citizens of our country and is for the wellbeing of us all.

Any additions or alterations to this document should be made to improve the lot of all Australians.

If you believe that a “Yes” vote will improve life for us all, then you should vote “Yes”. If you do not feel that all Australians will benefit, then you should vote “No”. The choice is yours.

Be guided by your belief and understanding of the concept enshrined in this change which will impact the lives of every citizen. JOHN SCHMIDT, Rangeville

Burnout blues

Single mum Alicia age 30 (The Chronicle, 22/05/2023) quit work because of “burnout” in favour of the dole. Maybe the unemployment payments are too high. The expressions “the great burnout” and “stress leave” were virtually unheard of a generation ago when most people worked a minimum 40 hour/five day week.

To partially blame the influx of foreign students and workers who are easing the labour shortage particularly in the farming and vegetable industry for the housing shortage, is a bit unfair.

Part of the problem could be solved by compelling all able bodied dole recipients to accept any employment offered, within reason, unless a valid exemption reason is produced. For those unwilling or refusing work a proportion of their dole should be given to those willing to work as a bonus for their labour input in often unpleasant conditions.

BARRY MASTERS, Blenheim

AI for GPs

Medical doctors should not use AI tools like ChatGPT to diagnose and offer treatment for patients in their care, according to a Western Australia study.

The decision for what the diagnosis is and how it should be treated should instead be made by humans who are experienced in medical treatments.

I would trust an experienced doctor any day over some of the rubbish ChatGPT and other AI tools churn out.

DAVE FREDERICKS, Toowoomba

TEXT THE EDITOR

Been hearing a few ads on the radio. Where they repeat what they say again. Where they repeat what they say again.

DS, Twmba

It’s almost to a point where most Australians wonder who our politicians are working for.

You must agree that everything that happens is due to the actions of politicians. They have stuffed up housing, power, immigration, cost of all energy any most other things. They all should be held accountable, they’re overpaid and under qualified.

DT

Can’t believe all those sporting organisations support the Voice. Readers, this is pure utter rubbish! Aunty Daph in Wallaroo country would agree.

Uncle Wally

So a tradie loses his licence for drug driving. One month later the tradie was caught drug driving again. The very next day the tradie was caught drug driving again. The court result? Fined $1200, licence suspended for two years. Drug driving is worse than drink driving. At least alcohol is legal. Meth is an illegal drug. The courts need to get tougher on offenders who don’t learn from their mistakes.

Neil Rogers, Highfields

The only promise kept by Albanese so far is the $230m divisive referendum.

D, Tmba

Why do we have to spend all this money, and cause all this division and bitterness, on the Voice, when constitutional issues could be decided at the next election.

There is always a rush with Labor, let’s get it right!

Besides we already have The

National Indigenous Australians Agency.

CN, Cent Heights

We know exactly what is being asked in the referendum:

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

1. There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

2. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

3. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

LH, Torrington

Letters

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