Yes, milk does come from mammals but the actual definition of milk is, "an opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young." 

If this campaign is all about honesty in labelling, the labels on milk cartons should clearly state, "secreted by cows for the nourishment of their young." 

Interestingly, the other dictionary definition of milk is to exploit or take advantage of - and that is exactly what farmers do to cows when they force them to become pregnant then kill their babies so they can steal their milk for profit.

The cynicism of the federal government regarding media laws is alarming in that it seems that we could end up in a substantial reduction of media ownership in Australia, which may reduce the choices and variety that readers,watchers and listeners can access.

Even more alarming is the attempt by the One Nation party to place restrictions on the independence and freedom of the ABC and SBS.

The claim that the charter needs changing to ensure balance and fairness is nonsensical given that that is already in the charter.

Anyone who watches or listens to the ABC can see that there is ample even-handedness – Q&A and the Drum are two examples where there is always a broad representation of views.

It needs to be said that no commercial outlet would be as brave as the Four Corners program which has, for many years, shone light on some of the dark corners of Australian life, something that is rather unlikely in commercial entities.

On another matter, do our politicians realise that mail can take up to five days to reach regional centres?

If the mail is not returned for the upcoming survey by the closing date will that mean that many votes may never be counted making this exercise even more farcical.

A man born in Tamworth in 1967, to a New Zealand father and an Australian mother and who has identified himself as thoroughly Australian all his life, is being hounded by his political enemies as an alien. 

The Australian ALP has used the NZ Labour party to examine Mr Joyce’s ancestry and status as a dual citizen. This, in itself, is regarded by the NZ Labour leader, Jacinta Arden, as an improper act and she is distancing her party from the consequences.

If a citizen seeks some benefit from another country, we can can certainly start to wonder if they might be less patriotic as Australians. We can then argue that they should not hold any political position. 

The issues are further confused if we ask: why should any Australians with any sort of dual citizenship be allowed to vote in any Australian elections? Their votes are just as capable of skewing political results.

There is nothing on record to show that Barnaby Joyce has ever considered himself, or acted in any way that might demonstrate, that he is other than a totally committed Australian. In fact, many people have regularly considered him as an over-the-top Australian.

Whatever another country does to change its citizenship recognitions, at any time, should not be applicable to any Australian citizen born in Australia. Such a change can only apply if, and only if, the relationship is activated by the Australian.