http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/section.asp?name=renovating Australia's e-journal of social and political debate en-au Copyright 2000-2026, National Forum editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Graham Young) tech@onlineopinion.com.au 60 editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Stephen Saunders) Sure, Albanese’s crush-loading ethnic immigration at unprecedented levels, to help Labor win. The Budget has highlighted Samaras, as a crucial analyst of this un-democracy. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=24003 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=24003 Fri, 29 May 2026 05:43:05 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=24003 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Brendan O'Reilly) It's not only on the western plains that white elephants graze, but also closer to major urban centres where they've become protected species. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23989 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23989 Wed, 20 May 2026 07:49:28 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23989 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Tom Harris) Coal is unfashionable, but still indispensable. The world’s energy numbers prove it. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23986 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23986 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:53:14 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23986 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Nicola Wright) Every now and then an act of government incompetence and waste is so egregious that it’s enough to wake the beast within. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23984 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23984 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:11:50 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23984 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Graham Young and Carrie Schuler) Queensland’s David [Crisafulli] is going to have to slay some federal and environmental Goliaths. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23975 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23975 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:59:25 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23975 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Chris Murphy) Landlords pay more tax than homeowners. Renters may be footing the bill. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23974 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23974 Fri, 8 May 2026 07:31:18 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23974 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Ross Elliott) Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23971 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23971 Thu, 7 May 2026 06:22:28 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23971 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Stephen Saunders) In recent polling and research, the latter dislikes massive immigration, isn’t thrilled by progressive culture and the neoliberal agenda. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23966 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23966 Mon, 4 May 2026 08:32:49 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23966 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (John O'Donnell) Regulation now costs Australian businesses $160 billion a year. The burden is rising, and it’s hitting productivity, investment and living standards. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23954 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23954 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:32:56 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23954 On Line Opinion editor@onlineopinion.com.au (Shaira Husain) Australia’s biggest critical-minerals problem is not geology. It is failing to capture the refining and manufacturing that creates real value. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23933 http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=23933 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 07:29:21 +1000 http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=23933 On Line Opinion