Bazz. Yes mate, agree absolutely, why not go where the irrefutable evidence directs, as unsubsidized energy! And given we roll out graphene (superconductor, 200 times stronger than steel) cored undersea cables, become an energy superpower to the world.

It'll cost us billions to set up, annual billions we could find if we became a safe repository for the world's mountainous nuclear waste. And then be paid annual ongoing billions for providing the service. For storing a product that is mostly unspent fuel, 90-95%! And given the amount, good for centuries of export incomes in annual trillions, unmatched by any other export we could ever produce ever.

After that, we could even export trillions of gallons of desalinated, potable water! Doable with the outlined energy and new space age desal!

Some of which would transport as hydrogen split from the cracked water molecule! And converted to pristine pure water when burnt/used in the target energy market!

All that stands in the way are the politicians with personal investments they are trying to protect? If there's any other logical reason? It entirely escapes me!

And there seems to be form? And still no federal ICAC? It's all blather, blather, excuses, finger-pointing and blame-shifting, as several economic opportunities of a lifetime, for the nation, goes begging.

And because they all (control freaks all) want to lead? And not a real leader among them, to bless ourselves with? The results and outcomes speak for themselves and speak volumes only blind Freddy can't see?

And don't get me started on thorium and the virtual free production of miracle cancer cure, and the quite massive medical tourism we could direct to the emptying out, outback!

Talk about talking to folk who never listen and are science free zones, catering to self-interest and or, powerful vested interest

I mean when was the last time a politician listened, then remarked, hey, that's a good idea? I rest my case.
Alan B.

Waverley,

You’ve succeeded in rebirthing your scornful remarks into an accusing finger pointing back at yourself.

Through all that contemptuous utterance aimed at defending your love child , you’ve actually highlighted the problem beautifully, the deformity of that same love child.

Here it is in simplicity: The ABC is a taxpayer funded enterprise. As a comparison, Murdochs’ press is a private enterprise profit making enterprise, relying on sales for its existence.
If I don’t wish to listen to a Murdoch line, I don’t pay the dollars. That’s called choice!
Whereas, in the case of the taxpayer funded ABC which is funded partly by me as a former and current taxpayer, I’m powerless to intervene in its editorial biases.

Do you now see the problem?

Dan.

By the way, Murdoch is subsidised by the Morrison Government. They gave his papers millions so he could promote women's sport. And did it again, recently.

Surely we can tolerate one stable of publications that is a bit left-wing and promotes progressive issues? Some of the shows on ABC are useful anbd witty- eg Utopia. Summets High was fun, and very non- PC.

Gardening show is good stuff. There is more, if you take off your blinkers, surely?

sad thing is that those who want the ABC to promote their ideas, don't realise that its meant to be the national broadcaster and reporter.. not the "their ABC" agenda setting news maker.

If you want to see how the ABC performs on being "Our ABC" ,just look at the lack of balanced reporting and the dominance of "their ABC" opinion shows.... from dawn to dusk!

Waverly, the subsidy is as said by the author, a cap touch to the feminists.
They got the money because no one wanted to watch the ladies rugby
and cricket. It takes money to run a channel and if no one watches
why bother.

Waverley.

You say:

*... By the way, Murdoch is subsidised by the Morrison Government. They gave his papers millions so he could promote women's sport. And did it again, recently...*

This may be true as you say, I’ll accept its authenticity at face value; but so what, what’s your point?
That would be a criticism against the Morrison Government. I have some myself.

And your drawing a long bow suggesting Murdoch Press are promoting their own agenda by accepting a Government advertising contract. That’s not even logical.

Then this:

*... Surely we can tolerate one stable of publications that is a bit left-wing and promotes progressive issues? Some of the shows on ABC are useful anbd witty- eg Utopia. Summets High was fun, and very non- PC...*

We have an over abundance of those in the commercial sector now. That is a legitimate place for them to be, and that my dear Waverley, is the whole point of defunding and privatising the ABC.

After that happens they would have my blessings, but not my dollars, and happy I would be, watching them disappear into the haze of insignificance, where that counter cultural WOKE ideology belongs. It certainly does not belong in my life and I resent immensely watching a taxpayer funded organisation trample over my cultural belief system. Its not the job of the ABC to do that.

and finally this:

...* Gardening show is good stuff. There is more, if you take off your blinkers, surely?..*

well to this sop I say, Hitler had some good points too. He loved his dog’s!

Dan