I grew up as one of Pru Goward’s ‘proles’ and her views are deplorable

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I grew up as one of Pru Goward’s ‘proles’ and her views are deplorable

How often have you heard that we are a very egalitarian nation, and heard politicians claim that we have one of the most effective and fair social welfare systems in the world – yet inequality remains a significant political issue? I was appalled and disheartened by a recent and very condescending column by Pru Goward, printed in The Australian Financial Review. As I read the

October 30, 2021 • John Hewson

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