Rates in Canberra have risen sharply since 2012 for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons are decent, though some are inexcusable. I will bring rates relief through focusing on the bad reasons that increase our rates, while scrutinising the decent reasons.
Better mental health support in schools
Every student should have reliable and prompt access to appropriate mental health support at school. There is currently only 1 school psychologist employed for every 600 students in public schools. This is down from 1:700 last election, but well short of the 1:500 target. With waiting times for an initial...