But what concerns me the most is the general statements by Tony Abbott and the Hockey Horror Show (I wish that Peter Costello could now be treasurer) with their attitude towards our young people.

They should be given every opportunity to gain employment or further study for their future.

Instead Abbott says to them “earn or learn” knowing full well that there are not enough jobs or courses to accommodate them all.

I know business people who are so sick and tired of trying to deal with this government; they feel the two major parties have done everything to crucify small business.

Why on earth do we have to put up with this rubbish?

Earn or learn. What a load of rubbish.

Can we please have politicians who have some sort of basic understanding of what it’s like to live in the real world?

We need health, education and decent living standards for people in this country, we do not need compromising politicians, at any cost.

— DEREK ROBINSON,

Wodonga