I mean the public has already voted him out of parliament once not so many years ago and he couldn't even top the polls in his electorate this year getting beaten by the new kid Dean Winter whom Labor (the unions) didn't even want on their ticket.

It's pretty clear whom the voters really like.

PROFESSOR Buxton writing (The Examiner, May 11) is rightly concerned that there will not be an unreasonable salmon war. I believe that most Tasmanians just want the truth to be told by the Tasmanian government department responsible if any damage is being done to the pristine waterways where salmon farms are located.

Just 20 years ago, they assured me that they would close down any pen that was overstocked, that was causing contamination and that was obviously damaging the sea bed. All Richard Flanagan and others like myself want is extra scrutiny to see that action is taken before irreversible damage takes place.

This is of concern for many Tasmanians as this beautiful Island is renowned for its clean waterways. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council mentioned by Professor Buxton is an independent organization which assesses farms against every single requirement, 124 pages available to read on the net. Afterwards, the seafood can be sold with the ASC logo. They charge a fee for this.

I believe that we need reassurance from our government that they are also undertaking regular checks of the seafood industry and that they publish these reviews in our local newspapers for all to read.

IT saddens me when I read comments from people who wrongly accuse and negate others, simply because they do not agree with their views and values. I refer to Kelvin Ryder's bizarre attack on Senator Abetz (The Examiner, May 11). Senator Abetz is far from invisible. He is one of Tasmania's hardest working politicians.

Just ask Devonport woman Vicki Purnell who, with Senator Abetz's advocacy, obtained financial justice for the families struck by multiple stillbirths in last year's budget. Or the workers whose employment is underpinned by the extended Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. I can testify to the absolute kindness he showed me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Not only did the Senator phone me with concern for my wellbeing, a few days later he took time out of a busy schedule, to stop at my home with a bunch of flowers. He did all of this while going through the toughest time of his life. His wife was dying of cancer. A couple of weeks later Michelle Abetz passed away. Senator Abetz puts his feelings aside to assist others. I am not the only person he has shown such kindness to. He just doesn't advertise it. It is wrong when kind and good people are constantly negated, simply because their views and values might differ.

I FIND being a volunteer is very rewarding and a great benefit for out local community.

Longford Rotary is doing an excellent job, not only supporting our community but other communities in other parts of Australia and overseas. I am very proud to work with Longford Rotary Club and its essential we keep our volunteers.

I HEARD on the radio on Monday that the Premier and his colleagues have advisers costing $10m a year.

Wouldn't it be better if we got rid of the pollies and just had the advisers as they apparently are the ones who do the job?

ON SUNDAY I encountered entrepreneurship and philanthropy in the form of a Grade 4 pupil from Exeter Primary.

At the Rosevears Fish Shop - a landmark known to all cyclists who ride along the West Tamar - was a table, set with a cloth, a large glass dispenser filled with freshly made lemon cordial, a list of prices and a girl with hope in her eyes. I hadn't planned to stop, but how could I not?

I got off my bike and said, "I'd love to buy some but I don't have any money with me".

In a soft voice, she said, "It's okay, you can have some, you don't have to pay".

She'd sussed the market well- so many cyclists ride to, turn at, or ride past that landmark every day, so the potential of making a few dollars especially on a hot day, is high.

But it was the kindness of this young, entrepreneurial Tasmanian that left me with a glow. Her lemon drink was delicious too.

AFTER using the QR code to be logged into a Kings Meadows business I found the hand sanitiser empty and the QR code so small it was hard to find.

When going through check out I watched a dozen people just walk in without even trying to hand sanitize or log in.

What is happening folks are we getting just too complacent or what come on its for your own good as well as us all.

Please Help keep Tasmania COVID free.