Michael Moore

5 days ago | citynews.com.au | Michael Moore

“I was privileged to be in Geneva last month for the meeting of the World Health Assembly where the vote on a global pandemic treaty was taken,”writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE. After three years of pressure from non-government organisations, and intensive negotiations by member states of the World Health Organization (WHO), the world has largely adopted a plan to prepare for the next pandemic. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic should still be at the forefront of the minds of those in power.

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

“Had Steel shown a little humility he would have stood out as a potential chief minister. Instead, he remains a Labor hack, another hardliner, rather than as different, as caring and as a genuine and effective leader,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. The MyWay+ debacle could have been turned into a positive for embattled Transport Minister Chris Steel. Instead, he has decided to rely on the old, tried and true, hardened Labor approach of “tough it out”.

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

“The leadership demonstrated by independent MLAs Thomas Emerson and Fiona Carrick means the ACT government has now supported some of the most vulnerable people in our community,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. The independents in the ACT Assembly have been exercising their power in an appropriate and effective manner. A persistent, measured and firm approach from crossbench members facilitates more effective government and better community outcomes.

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

“Delay after delay is not necessary. The issues are understood… table amendments to the VAD Act now and seek to have them passed in time to facilitate better legislation coming into effect in November,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE. How long does the ACT have to wait for the implementation of the best possible Voluntary Active Dying (VAD) legislation? There are three choices that politicians make in dealing with any decision – support, oppose or delay.

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

“There are multiple studies identifying the protective side effect of the flu vaccination against heart disease,” writes political columnist and global vaccination MICHAEL MOORE. Reducing the chance of heart attack and stroke is simple. Don’t miss your flu and covid vaccinations. A huge cohort study in England found continuing covid vaccination has a protective impact on the cardiovascular system.