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In total, the national parliament has under 250 politicians: even including their personal staff you have probably no more than a thousand people. And remember, if you're an Australian citizen and you're unimpressed by 'the Pollies', the people of Canberra didn't invite them: you're the ones who keep sending them here! . So when the media says 'Canberra (did something unpopular)', that is journalistic shorthand: it was the politicians (of whatever flavour is currently in power) who were responsible for the decision, not the citizens of Canberra. And isn't it curious that the media never says 'Canberra (did something popular)', in that case it's always The Government (of the time) which etc ...! Remember that, whoever you vote for, a politician always gets elected!
To be fair, I do not know of any Ministers (of different Governments) who were not hard working and committed to their tasks: the one with whom I worked briefly 'lived his job'. They also were very comprehensively briefed by their Departments. So it is a matter of their policies, and no more, whether or not you agree with their efforts. As a visitor to Canberra, you are unlikely to see any politicians at work unless you visit the parliamentary chambers while the Parliament is sitting - and if you can, try to be there for Question Time though you will need to book a seat.
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| | | | Crime: Canberra: Be careful in Public | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Canberra is often touted as a quiet city. True, it does not have as much traffic, residents or commerce as, say, Melbourne or Sydney, but it does have its own dangers in public areas. I agree with the other writers on Canberra here. Drug addicts pose the most serious problem in Canberra. There are way too many junkies here. You see them everywhere, on the street, on the bus. All public housing apartments in Canberra are drug distribution areas, and these days the major players are moving into private housing complexes to avoid detection.
Watch out for junkies while driving. They drive and cross roads really dangerously. If you have an expensive looking bag, do not leave it unattended. If you have lots of money, do not let it be seen even in respectable places. If you smoke, do not display your pack of cigarettes. They're very fond of asking for cigarettes and spare change. Smokers on average get asked for cigarettes 3 times a day by junkies. Leave a Comment
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