Rather, it is a matter of public order and safety and answers the fallout of mental health policies that have closed institutions since the 1970s and handballed mental health problems to the community sector and volunteers.

There are many people who would be better cared for in institutions but rather than reform those institutions such as Mayday Hills, they have closed them and it is members of the general public that end up bearing the cost. 

It is unfair both on vulnerable people with mental health issues and unsuspecting and untrained members of the public to make public spaces into unmanned, resources wards for people who would be better cared for in more secure monitored environments. 

We see this in central Albury and deal with the same problems locally but governments need to bite the bullet and deal practically with people that actually require an institutional environment which serves them as individuals and the community in which they are part of.

It is fascinating that our Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy made a $1.75 million contribution to the campaign funds of the Australian Liberal Party this financial year. 

The reason the Turnbulls have made this donation to help a Liberal-National Party Government stay in power is a matter of philosophy as they don’t want to place at risk the economy of Australia and they want living standards of the majority of Australians to increase. 

If Australia returns to a Labor/Greens coalition government, spending will increase, increasing the deficit and taxes will increase, reducing our standard of living. 

The Turnbulls can only claim $1500 each as a tax deduction under Australian tax law. Businesses and companies haven’t been able to claim a tax deduction for political donations since July 2008. Therefore the Turnbulls donated $1,747,000 of funds that they had already paid income tax on. 

This compares to donations from trade unions to the Labor Party where income tax hasn’t been paid as trade unions, like sporting clubs or religious organisations, do not pay income tax. 

The Liberal Party relies on thousands of donations, both small and large from supporters who believe their philosophy which includes rewarding those who work hard and not relying on “big government” to provide all services. 

In my case I donated $225 to their last election campaign as I believe in the Liberal Party philosophy and I also believe that the election of Cathy McGowan in Indi is against Australia’s national interest as independents make governing Australia difficult.

I am in awe of the Turnbulls action in donating $1.75 million as it shows their commitment to Australia which is extremely inspiring.

It is interesting that the city of Melbourne has agreed to “ban” homeless people sleeping in the city.

I have never been unfortunate enough to find myself in a situation of homelessness but if I did, I imagine it would almost be a relief to find myself under arrest.

Imagine the luxury of being locked-up compared to living on the street. In jail you’d get a bed to sleep in, three meals a day, and the luxury we all take for granted – a shower every day.

But it apparently is not “illegal” to flout the ban, so the poor homeless people will find themselves having to move on, but not lucky enough to get arrested.