If he was any sort of a friend at all, he would be advising the pair that it appears, to the public anyway, to be just a tad hypocritical for a climate change advocate to be flying around the world in private jets.

I can understand the need for security and even privacy, when travelling, but if that is the overriding factor, please don't be surprised if you attract criticism. And please don't tell us that you purchased carbon credits to offset the carbon footprint. That's just another way the "secret elite" try to pull the wool over the eyes of the informed public.

Harry, as I see it, has two choices, to regain some credibility. He could cease to advocate for action on climate change or he could start walking the walk.

Justin Clancy has deservedly been praised for his courageous stance on abortion law. He might not realise this issue has been debated in Albury-Wodonga for at least 47 years.

In 1972, Wodonga branch of the Women's Electoral Lobby advocated reform of antiquated abortion laws and the establishment of a Border abortion clinic.

In response, the Human Life Research Foundation brought three men (yes, men) to the Wodonga Civic Centre to speak against any reform - a pastor, a gynaecologist and a barrister. Reform advocates were not invited to speak.

In 1982, the Right To Life group and Pro-Life Victoria again campaigned on the Border against decriminalisation or any reform. One absurd claim they made was: "The people who support abortions would like to see a clinic on every corner, like milkbars."

In 1981, two Albury Catholic laymen began campaigning with placards outside a Sydney abortion clinic, the precursor of similar protests in Englehardt Street that only ended last year.

After almost half-a-century of debate, isn't it time for NSW to move into the 21st Century?

I watched the film "2040" as part of The Border Mail International Film Festival.

This great and inspirational film should be shown to all Parliamentarians for changes that are necessary to achieve a sustainable planet. If countries like Bangladesh can take action then surely Australia can?

With deteriorating coal-fired power stations in Victoria and NSW now is the time to transition to alternative renewable energy. This film has another showing on September 1 at Albury Regent Cinemas and I would encourage people to go and see it.

I commend both the organisers for opening the film festival with The Australian Dream and the article in Friday's Border Mail ('The Australian Dream digs deep into psyche', August 23). This is a fantastic film and I would encourage all Australians to go see it.

It makes you think and also recognises that Australia has a history that stretches back more than 230 years, and why can't all Australians be treated the same.