Abolish the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), the Energy Security Board (ESB) the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) and the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council (COAG Energy Council).

The abolition of the agencies will see 50 or so board directors and CEO’s banished from the public purse.

The remaining workforce (in excess 1,000) can be re-absorbed (depending on recruitment) into federal or state government departments.

The regulation of the pricing of gas and electricity handed back to the states.

While most importantly the Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, with the help of business, formulate an effective strategy to reduce the amount of carbon emissions over the coming years.

From Gallipoli to Afghanistan our diggers have been there to lend a hand 

From the trenches of Frommel to the trenches of Lone Pine our diggers have fought and died whilst defending their lines. 

And we won't forget those diggers they called the Rat's Of Tobruk who fought against a fearless foe where sometimes the fighting was sometimes toe to toe. 

And what of those brave diggers of the 39th fight on the Kokoda track through blood, sweat and tears managed to hold the Japanese back. 

And how could we forget those prisoners of war the bravest of all.Beaten and starved but refusing to fall. And let's not forget the Airmen and Sailors who fought and died too defending our country for me and for you. And don't forget the doctors and nurses fighting to save life and limbs so our diggers could go home and start over again. 

And we won't forget the sacrifices of the families back home keeping the home fire's burning for theirs love ones serving overseas "O how their hearts we're yearning". And don't forget the wonderful women who manned the factories and ploughed the fields to yield a crop day in day out they never stop. 

Our diggers also fought from Seoul to Panmunjom against an enemy who's cause we thought were wrong. 

We also fought in the jungles of Vietnam and won't forget the battle of Long Tan greatly out numbered our diggers took a stand. And we can't forget the men and women who serve us now. From a sincere and grateful nation please take a bow. 

Now as each day passes and we recite the Ode remembering those last three words Lest We Forget! We Won't Forget! 

The NBN has arrived in our area and all the telco’s are encouraging us to “get on board”. You might be lucky and like some of our friends, have the NBN installed and everything runs satisfactorily. Or you might be like me – 74 and trying hard to keep up with technology. Once you have embarked on the process you find out that you are like Alice in Wonderland, and have entered a world where everything you once knew is no longer as it seems.

Our system worked at half speed for three days, was off the air for five days, worked again at half speed for one day, was off the air again for a day, and then back to half speed again. I have spent hours on the phone trying to get things working and sorted.

But what the heck. We Australians are early adopters. Go for it, providing you are willing to learn a lot about programming and have plenty of spare time to listen to the Telstra music playing while you wait.