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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
12
Critics say Minister Enderby prioritised Cabinet finance over Canberra needs in the 1973-74 budget. Advisory Council claims no formal advice was sought before imposing rate rises. They accuse the minister of arbitrary decisions and subsidies claims, warning rates must rise to fund Commonwealth demands.
The debate over reducing standard rates for water sewerage and general charges sparks questions about who profits from lease sales in Canberra. Critics challenge the minister’s claim that residential rates are below other cities and warn against inflating charges when land values rise in 1974. They argue for maintaining service quality and resist recommending lower standards to cut costs.
A deeply personal account of a paraplegic ex navy airman’s fight for rehabilitation, housing, transport, and pension rights after a crippling jet crash. He recounts slow progress through medical care, bureaucratic barriers, and legal avenues while pursuing education and a new life in a wheelchair.
The letter argues Canberra rate increases are excessive and misused. It criticizes government led development costs, land ownership, and municipal accounts, urging formation of a Canberra Ratepayers Association. It suggests a public meeting at Hughes Community Centre on Monday, March 14, to discuss rate hikes and memorials for migrants and pioneers.
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The article reports on Prime Minister Whitlam and opposition leader Whitlam proposing a national compensation scheme to ease inequality from luck. It notes inquiries by committees led by Jushee Woodhouse, and discussions on rehabilitation, pensions, and integration with a potential repatriation system. Peter Sexules
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