More ‘Nanny State’ Not the Solution After Devastating Bus Tragedy

Acting Northern Region Commander Tracy Chapman addresses the media near the scene of a bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley, Australia. Monday, June 12, 2023. As many as 10 people have been killed and at least 10 others have been injured in a bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley, police say. Emergency services were called to the crash site about 11.30pm on Sunday after reports a coach had rolled. AAP Image/Darren Pateman

Commentary

With a crisis comes the inevitable knee-jerk government response. It seems to be an affliction that is universal in Australia (and most leaders nowadays) irrespective of the level of government or its stripes.