Mrs SUDMALIS (Gilmore) (13:53): Congratulations, Deputy Speaker Coulton. Sometimes we receive letters that are just so special they deserve a wider audience. Julie is a local surf club volunteer, and the following are words from her letter: Just a few of the thoughts of our "like minded" souls and friends. As a nation "… united we stand … divided we fall". The media seems to be "beating up" all things negative and are manipulating people's thinking, often erroneously, and they have much to answer for. We all want the best for Australia and future generations … can bipartisanship and cooperation promote the positive outlook we need and promote productivity. The negatives in society are most likely creating more depression in our youth. "Defuse" the opposition and "others" by asking them "Are you wanting to promote the welfare of all Australians into the future or pushing a negative agenda and creating a nation of depressed complainers!!" We want to have Australia continue to be the best place in the world … the opposition seem to be "spoilers" instead of putting their brainpower & influence to positive, productive pursuits for all of us. In past generations, families and community achieved so much by being self reliant, caring, generous to others and didn't have expectations of "government doing everything for us!" They survived happily by using their own resources and supporting each other. Julie, I can only say you are not alone in this view. There are many who feel the same but do not always write to express how important it is to value our nation of true-blue, wonderful Aussies. (Time expired)