Letter writer RON EDGECOMBE, of Rivett, wonders if Andrew Barr's City Hill land sale is consistent with Walter Burley Griffin’s master plan for the future development of the existing open landscape environs surrounding the lake.
"Hopefully politicians will learn from LA that spending funds on fortifying our city against the natural disasters of climate change is more important than running a tram to Woden before it is too late," writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, believes Labor should be worried if the plan is to have the current treasurer, planning and transport minister Chris Steel take on full parliamentary party and government leadership duties any time soon.
Letter writer JACK KERSHAW says it's in the national interest to get the light rail route to Woden right – and it's not too late to make the change.
"Dr Hughes should have chosen his words more carefully as it gives the impression our elected representatives in 'backbencher' positions are in a job that's very easy and pleasant, requiring little effort," says letter writer TONY FALLA.
"What efforts have been made to save these gentle wombats from being run over when they attempt to cross the highway in a country area near Canberra?" asks letter writer SUSAN CRUTTENDEN, of Dalmeny, NSW.
"The grand-daddy waste of money of them all is the perseverance with light rail, despite the availability of much cheaper public transport options that can be delivered far quicker," says letter writer COLIN LYONS, of Weetangera.
If the appropriateness of light rail and better alternatives are not the National Capital Authority’s concern, what are the criteria on which their approval will be based, wonders Prof BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
"The Liberals seem determined to learn from their rejection by voters. I hope that they will cut their ties with the science deniers and work with all members of the Assembly," says letter writer NOEL BAXENDELL, of Holt.
"There was nothing wrong with the economics of Henry George. But his very correct proposals have since been swept under the carpet, or cancelled, by self interest, greed and exploitation," says letter writer TIM WALSHAW, of Watson.
"It would not be inappropriate to sanction the Israelis together with their global aiders and abettors who, speaking of concern for the distress they create, willingly supply their weapons of mass destruction," says JOHN MURRAY, of Fadden.
"I suspect, despite its failures, the government was returned because many had a superficial appreciation of policy and voted on the perception that Labor was more likely to address the needs of the disadvantaged," says MIKE QUIRK.
"There should be a public inquiry, not just into the mistreatment of whistleblower David McBride, but also into serious allegations about the inhumane conditions other inmates face at the AMC," says letter writer ANDREW WILLIAM HOPKINS.
"The Barr government has been abjectly lazy in revenue raising policy, deliberately choosing to rely on residential and commercial rates and land taxes, fees, charges, fines etcetera," says letter writer RON EDGECOMBE, of Evatt.
"For Canberra to develop as a more inclusive city with transparent and accountable governance, the best outcome could be for independents ... to have the balance of power," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
"What credible independents usually do is to be independent. In federal parliament, independents seem to focus on community needs and national issues more than the major parties," says letter writer TONY STEWART.
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, says the ACT government is preventing public school visits by independent senator David Pocock, despite the schools inviting him. But why?
"The Barr government has, alone amongst other states, decided not to enact anti-consorting laws to effectively control OMCG activities," says letter writer RON EDGECOMBE, of Evatt.
"Why cannot the local ACT politicians understand that each shopping centre needs a public toilet as do many picnic areas such as Yarramundi reach," say letter writers KARNA and JULINA O'DEA.
