No one can deny that the Tasmanian health system is in crisis. This is a fact that has been very apparent for decades to those of us who do, or who have worked in the health sector in any one of the many fields within this vast and complex portfolio.

But in recent times there has been an added burden to the health system that has come from the mental health sector, with the growing demand for specialist care and hospital admissions.

And herein lies a significant cause of the escalating problems that currently seem to be beyond the capabilities of any health minister to address, whether they are Liberal or Labor. Physical and mental health are interconnected and dependent on spiritual health and wellbeing.

One cannot be isolated from any one of the other without there ultimately being significant repercussions.

And herein lies the answer to the ever-growing health issues that involve substance abuse, domestic violence, certain fear based mental health issues and other such challenges society is being confronted with that ultimately impact on the health system.

It's time for a more holistic approach to health. And it's time for courage in our leadership.

Sue Carlyon, Kingston.

I FELL asleep and dreamt of guiding our state government ministers on a walk along the Organ Pipes track on kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

They were entranced by the heady atmosphere of the place with its soaring buttresses and columns.

All agreed that no cable car should desecrate the Organ Pipes.

This, of course, was a pipe dream.

The reality is that some of our politicians have no rapport with such places.

For them, the Tasmanian landscape is more than a commodity, like minerals, meat or milk.

That the cable car could become a piglet of state significance, with the Wellington Park Management Trust rendered impotent, is the stuff of nightmares.

Michael Douglas, Bridport.

GIVEN that we have a climate emergency, and given that governments are making no attempt to meet this, people need to demand an immediate state election, and then support a field full of independents determined to change the system.

Government should be the parliament, not a partisan minority. The system of government has become antagonistic to the populace. How can any government claim a democratic legitimacy when it refuses to give people the opportunity to change not just the talking heads but the whole body? An emergency situation demands an emergency response, not corruption as usual.

Dictatorial power can only be maintained with the co-operation of the police, as we have seen, police forces have little sympathy for citizens protesting against the corruption of the elite. All political parties have lost the confidence of the people.

Let their credibility be tested at an immediate election. Time is up.

Peter Needham, Bothwell.

RACT executive general manager Stacey Pennicott is concerned about the broader aspects of the UTAS relocation (The Examiner, November 4).

I'm happy to say you are not a voice crying in the wilderness, many Launcestonians share that concern.

State Growth and Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson says the partnership with City of Launceston to develop the master plan had been fantastic, with the minister's track record regarding our health system, I won't hold my breath.

I notice that UTAS is going to analyse the Inveresk traffic impact, the outcome is still unknown (The Examiner, November 10) and they say they are exploring multiple options around the Inveresk precinct, talk about letting the fox look after the chickens.

UTAS is taking our parking away with one hand and supposedly giving some back with the other, Michael Ferguson says we have strong plans for the East Tamar highway and Goderich Street, please tell us what they are and maybe allay at least some of our fears.

Ron Baines, Kings Meadows.

INSTEAD of building a conspicuously out of character gondola in the gorge, why not allow developers to construct a gondola system from the Inveresk museum site or the new university precinct directly across the river to the proposed development at the Gasworks.

Other routes are possible. Maybe from West Tamar Road across the river to the east bank with stops at Kings Wharf and the Silo Hotel en route to the museum at Inveresk or the University of Tasmania Stadium (York Park). With the university as part of the route and with sensible pricing there would be a year round clientele of students as well as tourists.

With good design, a gondola route might take some pressure off overcrowded roads and car parking facilities. Surely there are still other options that would keep the present charm and integrity of the gorge intact while allowing developers the opportunity to make squillions?

Ian Thomas, Riverside.

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