The NSW Nationals' threat to blow up the Coalition over koalas is as bizarre as it is misguided

The state's koala population could become extinct by 2050. This is not the time to water down protectionsThe New South Wales National party's decision to make koalas casualties of a political feud in order to threaten the successful coalition with the state Liberal party is as bizarre as it is misguided.Premier Gladys Berejiklian is dealing with the duel crises of the Covid-19 outbreak and its economic impact as well as any leader in the developed world. Her ability to limit further outbreaks while maintaining freedom of movement and an open economy is literally the envy of the world and her own state counterparts. Continue reading...