Michael Moore, CityNews.com.au Journalist Profile

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Votes do count; any doubts, just look at the US

1 week ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The responsibility of electing an appropriate government falls on each of us. Ensuring we understand the options and ramifications of our vote is part of our civic responsibility,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. If you ever had a doubt about the importance of elections, just look at the US. As Australia heads to an election on May 4, it’s time to take stock, assess our own engagement and consider election options seriously.
Pocock fumes over being 'misled' by ANU figures

2 weeks ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

ANU vice-chancellor Prof Genevieve BellANU COO Jonathan Churchill. “For the usually calm, measured senator, this is a surprisingly emotional eruption. Was it an ‘election outburst’? Not so! There are real justifications,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Senator David Pocock has taken an angry swipe at the hierarchy of the Australian National University. The strident nature of this furious outburst is out of character.
Can a minister ignore an Assembly motion?

3 weeks ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“It is critical for elected members to distinguish between a motion framed to be a strong opinion versus a much more serious issue such as misleading, incompetence, corruption or lack of integrity,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Independent MLA Fiona Carrick launched a scathing attack on Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith for ignoring a motion of the Assembly.
Sofronoff: integrity commission pulls no punches

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The Canberra community should appreciate that the work of the Integrity Commission has demonstrated its ability to hold people in high office to account,” writes MICHAEL MOORE. Challenging the ACT Integrity Commission has become commonplace for people whose actions come under scrutiny. The latest is former Queensland Supreme Court Justice Walter Sofronoff KC.
Canberra CityNews

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“No doubt Ms Stephen-Smith is trying her best. However, her work has not proven effective. This health minister has had opportunity after opportunity – but the system continues to deteriorate,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Here we go again! Groundhog Day! In late February, I pointed to this constant reiteration by the health minister that “we are working on it” and things will “get better soon”. She might use different language – but the sentiment is the same.
Dutton channels Trump: in Canberra, you're fired! | Canberra CityNews

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“Canberra bashing is an easy point-scoring exercise anywhere outside of the ACT. For members of the Liberal National Party, it is particularly attractive… but they might wonder then why they do not do so well at election time in the ACT,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. “The streets of Canberra are paved with gold, the public servants all have personal coffee machines, and these ‘fatcats’ only work a few hours a day”.
Swing to the right serves the wealthy very well

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The trouble with the current swing to the right is that it serves the wealthy, and the extremely wealthy very well. Those who are most vulnerable will suffer even more than they would do under a progressive government,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. In the recent election in Germany more than a fifth of voters favoured a hard-right-wing party. None of the traditional parties are prepared to negotiate with them because of their extreme views.
With so much debt, can we even afford light rail?

1 month ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“The government’s approach is to keep the noise going and ignore any criticism. Keep the focus on a side issue rather than the fundamentals. Light rail is the side issue. The state of the ACT budget is the real concern,” writes MICHAEL MOORE. Light rail is steaming ahead according to a joint media release of federal and ACT Labor politicians. The next section to Lake Burley Griffin has just been launched at a cost of $577 million for three tram stops.
Excuse after excuse but hospital misery remains | Canberra CityNews

2 months ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“Surely, it is time for proper examination by an independent body of what can be done to fix the Canberra public hospital system. Leaving it to Rachel Stephen-Smith has not worked,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. Three months after the October 2020 election plans were being made to fix the struggling Canberra public hospital system.
Here's to better outcomes from the new Assembly

Dec 10, 2024 | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“With a minority government installed we can now look forward to the New Year in the hope a government that’s more accountable to the Assembly will deliver better outcomes for all Canberrans,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. This election year started with: “The Labor-Greens Coalition government will be judged. A decision will be taken about whether the Liberal opposition is really up to governing the Territory”.