I HEARD that Tony Windsor questions the government's sincerity on its proposed media laws. About time, Tony, this penny sure has been a long time dropping.
Gary Carter, Leeming, WA
Surely, the public is the best judge of what is in the public interest. Leadership presents the options but does not impose them.
John Grundy, Chiswick, NSW
Julia Gillard has promised to consider sensible suggestions in relation to Labor's proposed media laws. I suppose that's one way of ruling Stephen Conroy out of the debate.
Justin Baulch, Graceville, Qld
It is not the media that needs more regulation, nor the Press Council that needs replacement. It is the general standard of journalism in our TV news that needs improvement.
Glenda Ellis, Red Hill, Qld
I came to an understanding watching News Limited chief executive Kim Williams take apart the chairman of the Senate inquiry. I'd hate to have an argument with him - he clearly showed how inept some MPs are.
John Bain, South Bunbury, WA
The Gillard government is the best wartime government we've ever had. It has been at war with miners, business, pastoralists, media, the wealthy, single mothers - and itself.
Alenka Arundel, Swan View, WA
It is clear that Julia Gillard plans to defend her prime ministership to the last Labor seat.
Rob Ryan, Atherton, Qld
The Australian public might accept media regulation if there was also a body that regulated and held accountable ministers on the truth of their statements.
David Henderson, Rose Bay, NSW
About 90 per cent of letters to the editor at the moment are criticising Labor. Will letters be a thing of the past if Labor gets the proposed media changes through? Favourable press is good when it works for you but not when it flies back off the fan.
Peter Townsend, South Penrith, NSW
George Orwell wrote: "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations."
Lou Dingle, Ascot, Qld
The Gillard government appears to be determined to change the English language. First, it changed the definition of misogyny and now seeks to impose a new definition of reform. Reform is defined as change to improve. How can the media be improved by imposing restrictions on freedom of the press?
Bill Reid, Peppermint Grove, WA
Argentine president Cristina Kirchner, who has asked Pope Francis to intervene in Argentina's dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, seems to have forgotten the result of the recent referendum and Joseph Stalin's question: "How many divisions does the Pope have?"
John Dorman, Toowoomba, Qld
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