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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Bill Stefaniak

Bill Stefaniak

ALP and Coalition need to cooperate for Australia’s sake

Firstly, congratulations to Albo on becoming PM and especially congratulations to Canberra’s very own Katy Gallagher on becoming finance minister.

Strange campaign but major parties differ on housing

I make the following observations. It has been a strange campaign with both sides not doing as well as they could.

Life experience essential for a successful politician

I have noted over the years a propensity for all major parties – ALP, Liberals and Greens – to put up candidates for election with little real-life experience.

A stadium for Canberra

Interestingly there was a proposal by the casino owners a few years ago to build a new stadium/convention centre near their venue and a new indoor pool.

Problems in ACT Housing

This week I am writing about the woeful performance of the ACT Greens/Labor government in sending letters to about 400 mainly elderly public housing tenants telling them they had to get out of their homes.

Belco Party mourns death of Summernats founder Chic Henry

The Belco Party mourns the death of Canberra legend, founder of Summernats and inaugural party member, Chic Henry. 

Violence in ACT schools must end

At Calwell High, Year 7 and 8 have been sent home for the rest of the term because of gang violence by unruly mobs of students who attacked several teachers.

Can Stage 2 of the tram from City to Woden

Bill Stefaniak argues stage 2 of the tram between Civic and Woden should not proceed as the costs far outweigh any benefits.

Australia must keep China out of SW Pacific

I was disappointed but not surprised by Anthony Albanese’s lack of leadership in trying to duck his responsibility in disciplining his wayward senate trio

Scott Morrison needs a few points of difference

Political columnist Bill Stefaniak finds lessons for Scott Morrison in the upcoming federal election from Labor's win in South Australia.

Dark days ahead for democracies

All Canberrans should give support and encouragement to our local Ukrainian Australians at this tragic time.

Too much power to unelected health officials? 

We should be looking for an end date to these very strong powers which have been given to unelected bureaucrats rather than extending them.
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