John Hewson

Vale- Bruce Baird who served both NSW and Federal parliaments with distinction and compassion. Strong Minister for transport and significant contributions on climate and Olympics . I thank him for his friendship and wisdom . Thoughts with both Julia and Mike.

Immigration debate has been dumbed down by unfounded claim of mass migration and focus on numbers in various visa categories. Policy framework is most important -numbers fall out from this . Well done to Burke for trying to refocus debate and public discourse

If Jacqui Lambie calls you an arsehole, you probably need to have a good hard look at yourself..you might not like her truth but her consistency is hard to ignore.

Vale -Derryn Hinch -Great broadcaster , an effective Senator- a man of convictions that he fought for- he will be missed -a great Australian .

The most significant news today -a good news story -is the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. What a phenomenal global life. The world needs a dose of his passion right now .