Letter

In response to An immodest proposal for an ideal source of strategic policy advice

A step in the right direction

I think Michael McKinley’s idea has merit.

This doesn’t mean the politicians will buy into it… how after all, could anyone question their decision-making capability? They are the government after all.

The article reflects the lack of independent strategic thinking at government level, which the government, on first reflex at least, will be likely to deny or ignore, but which, in my view is the case.

Michael’s idea may not be the final version of what is required, or of what may possibly evolve… but it is a step in the right direction.

— Peter Kent from Melbourne