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The federal government’s backbencher revolt exemplifies self-interested political expediency.

It is one thing for the Catholic Church to lobby MPs to get privileges and exemptions for itself, it is another thing for it to try to defeat the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill and deprive the 70 per cent of citizens who support it.

Premier, do not throw caution to the wind. Our lives and livelihoods are at stake.

In resigning to protect the office of Premier from the appearance of impropriety, Gladys Berejiklian has given a masterclass in honesty and integrity in public life.

Herald letter writers tell us how to stay positive in Sydney’s extended lockdown and provide the essential pandemic playlist.

The strongest ethical work cultures are those that are led by intelligent and informed leaders who welcome different viewpoints.

Coalition quarantine inertia triggered lockdown We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 29, 2021 — 12.05am Normal text size Credit: Another lockdown in Victoria has been driven by the lack of federal initiative in developing dedicated, design-built facilities for people from overseas requiring quarantine (“NSW on alert as Victoria flares up”, May 28). The need for NSW to be on high alert once again is an overflow from the increase in Vi...

Scott Morrison has been derided as purely a marketing man. Yet this is not evident in recent events.

Have-nots need the strongest possible ALP We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 15, 2021 — 12.05am Save Normal text size Credit: Political correspondent David Crowe judges Anthony Albanese’s budget reply harshly (“Powder dry as Albanese plots for a poll”, May 14). Albanese walks a fine line. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t. Social structural issues in Australia, especially the growing chasm between rich a...

Morrison’s India ban is another cynical election ploy We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 8, 2021 — 12.05am Save Normal text size Credit: I disagree with David Crowe’s conclusion (“PM in denial over travel ban backlash”, May 7). It’s working out exactly as Scott Morrison planned it, since his main focus now is the election he must call by May 2022. Harsh statements about jail and fines makes him look tough...