This was a wonderful initiative highlighting this growing problem, especially for women.

I heard several suggestions to ease the problem which involved local government however, whilst they could help with initiatives, they do not have the resources to soften the problem.

Yes, they could require developers to do more but this would only serve to raise the price of blocks of land as they would pass on any increased costs to the purchaser.

Public housing has always been the domain of the state government and in the distant past, we saw extensive government housing development in Mount Austin, Kooringal, Tolland, Central and Ashmont.

Sure, the model used to create extensive estates can now be questioned but there is no doubt the investment created a stock of housing for those who could not afford to enter the private housing market.

Recently we have seen some minor developments like the wonderful block of units built in South Parade, but in terms of numbers they just scratch the surface in meeting current and rising demand.

The concept of taking old stock housing in central areas and building modern units is to be commended, however we need to see a lot more of it.

Could some of the $11 billion from the sale of WestConnex be diverted to the provision of low-cost housing instead of mega-stadiums in Sydney or in marginal seats?

Is it that the provision of the basics like housing is not sexy enough to attract votes?

It would be wonderful for The Daily Advertiser to take a leading role in highlighting this issue by running a series of articles to shine a spotlight on the issue.

We have no shortage of academics in Wagga Wagga who would be willing to share their knowledge and I am equally sure Dr Joe McGirr and Wes Fang would be keen to tell us of forthcoming initiatives.

If this problem is to be solved it behoves those who care to take a stand and support organisations like the CWA to achieve an outcome.

Having been rendered speechless by the nuclear submarines decision I shall now articulate my rage about another matter, namely the appointment of Brendan Pearson as Australia's new ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

This is the man who gave the lump of coal to Scott Morrison who subsequently waved it around in Parliament, saying: "This is coal, don't be afraid."

Mr Morrison then passed it around to his colluding colleagues so he could concentrate on spruiking the value of coal to the house.

Mr Pearson is a former chief executive of the Minerals Council, the great defender of coal and other fossil fuels.

He is on Mr Morrison's staff and has been involved in Australia's international engagements on climate and energy policies.

What guarantee is there that once he gets to Brussels, he will not stall effective action on climate change or oppose obscene subsidies to the fossil fuel industries?

It really is the worst of appointments.

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