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Why does it cost so much?

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It's a mindless system along with the mindless tax system. If the money isn't needed this year then save for next year. Is that so difficult to work out ? They're a weird mob alright.
Posted by individual, Friday, 15 June 2012 3:34:27 PM
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Nice to see everyone agreeing for a change!

A couple of more examples - perfectly good road in NQ between main town and small town 20km away. New line painting done in June only to see the road completely resurfaced 6 months later. Neither needed doing. My guess was that if you don't spend it, you lose it.

Recently in a nearby suburban through street the council installed traffic islands at each intersection - now rather than being able to pull into the centre of the road when doing a right turn (and allow traffic to pass on your left), you have to block the lane and either hold up traffic or they mount the curb. Wasted money for something that harms traffic flow and decreases safety.
Posted by Peter Mac, Saturday, 16 June 2012 3:41:22 PM
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Dear Peter Mac,

We can agree on the subject. Perhaps we can also agree that we're powerless to change the situation.
Posted by david f, Saturday, 16 June 2012 3:52:21 PM
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we're powerless to change the situation.
David f,
Only because no-one in the public service wants to change it. I think we should focus on exposing these bureaucrats by strongly hinting at their identity. After all, they're causing us grief with our money. Let's work on this.
Posted by individual, Sunday, 17 June 2012 10:56:53 AM
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