Columns confirm we’ve got the government we deserve
"Why worry if a woman in custodial care gets $100,000 medical compensation. It’s only other people’s money," says letter writer ANTHONY HORDERN.
Letters
"While smart glasses offer genuine benefits in daily life, they also raise a challenging question: How do schools maintain fair examinations when AI becomes almost invisible?" Letter writer DONALD THOMAS raises an interesting issue.
"I wrote to the ACT Revenue Office and to the Treasurer. I even included a revised pie chart. I received an obfuscating, non-answer. Three further times, I politely requested clarification. No response," says letter writer JOHN MILLER.
"The inadequacy of the dual planning regime was apparent in the approval of the Amberfield retirement village for 55 single-storey villas and 260 apartments on the Cotter Road, an 80 km/h arterial road," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
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We need more co-operation, not more members
"Before we spend big on 10 more politicians, let's test whether working together – not simply adding more people – solves the problem Moore has identified," says letter writer NICK SMITH of Rivett.
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Keep your hands off ‘perfect’ Adelaide Avenue!
"Go on-line and tell the ACT Government to keep Adelaide Avenue exactly as it is – it doesn't need 're-designing'," says letter writer PETER CLAUGHTON, of Farrer.
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Save billions by stopping the tram at Albert Hall
Canberrans would benefit greatly by stopping Light Rail Stage2B at Albert Hall. Money saved could be used to reduce debt and prioritise construction of much needed community projects," says letter writer RON SAIT, of Richardson.
"Call it what you will, but the emphasis on constant Big Build projects is not conducive to harmony with our natural environment and mental health," says letter writer ILONA CRABB.
Letter writer DICK BAUCH, of Latham, wants harsher penalties for companies losing customer details to hackers.
If the ACT Government is serious about tackling climate change, why does its strategy largely ignore one of the problem's most significant contributors, asks letter writer DARRYL JOHNSTON.
"Perhaps the government should concentrate on demonstrating value through sound financial management rather than reminding ratepayers that using a service funded by their taxes has saved them money," says letter writer DAVID EVERED.
Arcadia House drug and alcohol service should be relocated to an area that is less contentious and served by a Rapid Bus route, says letter writer E WAL, of Aranda.
Letter writer JANINE HASKINS has been following the case of a violent assault of an Aboriginal man, allegedly by police, and wonders why the police minister isn't demanding answers.
"The ACT Government can break the law, give false information, not listen to the community and all’s good." Letter writer PENNY MOYES, of Hughes, challenged a government minister.
"Surely the ACT Government isn’t going to be allowed to plough on in its usual arrogant fashion," asks letter writer PENNY MOYES, emboldened by the Auditor-General's damning report on the Phillip pool.
"In my view, very few employment roles at the AMC are improving prospects of employment on release or contributing to a reduction in reoffending," writes ACT Custodial Inspector REBECCA MINTY.
"With no macropods to eat it down, it is a firebomb just waiting to go off this coming summer. This is of concern to me, as my wife and I nearly lost our house up near Farrer Ridge in the 2003 event," says letter writer IAN MacDOUGALL.
"Whilst I believe that heads must roll, both at government and Housing ACT level, the priority must be for a major refurbishment activity for public housing tenants with a disability," says letter writer MICHAEL DOYLE.
"Minister Steel specifically stated in his announcement that the government is looking at making changes to the existing taxation regime arrangements for property." says letter writer RON EDGECOMBE.
