"Christmas is time to be aware that the threat of COVID-19 spreading ought not to be taken lightly," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Michael Moore
Michael Moore is a former member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and an independent minister for health in the Carnell government. He has been a political columnist with "CityNews" since 2006.
"The temptation for legislators is to seek convenient solutions. However, when a Commissioner for Human Rights can challenge legislators to rethink bills it ensures appropriate consideration," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Some will argue that a candidate with just 3 per cent of the primary vote ought not be able to be elected," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The Labor-Greens government had the opportunity to achieve so much, to build a Canberra that was a nation and world leader. They missed the opportunity,” writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"The strident approach the Canberra Liberals have taken opposing drug decriminalisation legislation was simply falling into a trap set by Labor," says political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"A criminal record for possession of small amounts of drugs can have an impact on employment prospects, on being able to obtain a visa and on the rest of an individual’s life. It is disproportionate," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"A reduction, rather an increase, in the number of complaints from Canberrans would indicate an improvement in respect for each other across the community. In my mind, this would be a genuine step forward," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"The Liberals have little choice but to argue that they are a credible alternative to a 'tired', 'worn out' and 'out-of-touch' government," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"In my view, we have an opportunity to look after the health of our fellow citizens. It is akin to the story of the Good Samaritan. I am going to use my vote in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"The question of integrity applies not just to the Commonwealth, but also to the ACT public service. In some ways, the structure of the ACT with its directorates instead of ministries exacerbates the problem," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"The first thing Hanson's petition can achieve is to exacerbate the already strong feelings of many Canberrans who oppose building stage two of the tram," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The loss of the AAA credit rating is not to be taken lightly. There's now an increased understanding that the priorities of the Labor-Greens government are set to deliver less services or greater taxation – or both," says MICHAEL MOORE.
