Opinion
It’s political spending that feeds inflation, not Coles and Woolies
Readers’ letters on wasteful spending; the need for a Made in Australia policy; the fantasy of sustainable aviation fuel; Climate 200 candidates; confusing petrol prices; and Woodside’s climate dilemma.
Key Points
When I go to Woolworths or Coles and give them my money, I get something in return. When money is paid to the government, it’s wasted. In fact, politicians are wasting money on a scale that is hard to comprehend. Just one egregious example is the Victorian government blowing $589 million on not hosting the Commonwealth Games. That is approaching a third of the net profit made by Woolworths for the 2022-23 financial year.
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