Jamie’s View
18 June 2009 in Jamie’s View
Time to change thinking on the Murray River
Later this year the South Australian Government is likely to announce the introduction of a weir at Wellington. This is effectively a dam across Australia’s greatest river before it flows into the Lower Lakes in South Australia. It would allow the Government to pump sea water into the Lower Lakes, a system that has been a fresh water environment for thousands of years – this is a decision that will be irreversible.
The cause of this crisis ... »
04 June 2009 in Jamie’s View
Too giggly on alcopops to tackle hard drugs
Australia has the highest rate of ecstasy use in the world. Frightening isn’t it? So what’s being done about it? Like many other policy issues, the PM declared war on drugs but it is more a phoney war than a real one.
Hey guys, wanna buy some alcopops?
Since being elected the Government has failed to take any significant action on this major health and criminal problem. Instead General Rudd and his loyal lieutenants have sent the troops into the gol... »
20 March 2009 in Jamie’s View
The Unemployment Battle
The Rudd recession is starting to have a major impact on the prospects of the younger generation to find jobs. Recently a series of sectors including retail, hospitality and newsagents have broken their silence to outline just how damaging the award modernisation process has been for their industries and their ability to create and support jobs.
This government seems intent on making life difficult for young people, from compulsory university fees of $250 p... »
23 February 2009 in Jamie’s View
Recently I spent the afternoon with the local CFS Commander and a Group Captain touring areas of the Adelaide Hills as they assessed the bush fire risk to houses.
I must say it was a real eye opener. Some residents seem oblivious to the warning signs, even in the wake of the Victorian tragedy. Gutters filled with leaves, yards covered in grass and branches. For the CFS it was a frustrating drive.
The Scout motto of “be prepared” has never been more appropriate. ... »
06 February 2009 in Jamie’s View
The Coalition is not opposed to responsible stimulus packages.
What we do oppose is reckless handouts, panicked decision making, record national debt and high unemployment.
The Coalition has stood up for the millions of Australian taxpayers who are deeply concerned by the Rudd Government’s actions.
Make no mistake, this poorly considered and rushed $42 billion package will saddle our children and future generations with unparalleled debt, and what’s worse Mr Rudd doesn’t want ... »
23 January 2009 in Jamie’s View
For many, this weekend’s Australia Day long weekend marks the end of the holiday period and the start of another year. Holidays enjoyed over the Christmas break are now a fading memory and the reality of a difficult year ahead looms large.
Australia Day is now firmly established as the country's largest annual day of celebrations and there is much to celebrate.
The former Prime Minister John Howard observed in January 2006, “Australia Day embodies a profound truth and simple i... »
14 January 2009 in Jamie’s View
Welcome to my blog.
I intend to use this blog to regularly comment on local and national issues and I welcome feedback -positive or negative!
The year ahead will be very challenging for Australia with many facing the prospect of unemployment and difficult times. This is why I agree with Malcolm Turnbull’s call for the Government to focus on jobs jobs jobs. The Rudd Government inherited a strong and growing economy with a massive budget surplus which means it is fighting this internatio... »