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Ben Halliday ·
Thursday, 28 July 201112:17 PM Elections
ACT ElectoralCommission's Proposed Redistribution of the ACT into
electorates for the Legislative Assembly

Good morning

I'd like register my opposition to the ACT ElectoralCommission's Proposed Redistribution of the ACT into electorates for the Legislative Assembly.I am a long term resident of the Inner North of Canberra.

I believe that any move include Turner, Lyneham and O'Connor in the seat of Ginninderra represents a backward step for genuine representation for electors living in those suburbs. People living generally in the postcode of 2602 use the same amenities,infrastructure and services and share the same/ similar concerns about planning decisions made by the ACT Government. For example Dickson Shops is the major shopping, amenities and centre  for services for residents in Turner, Lyneham and O'Connor. Gungahlin town centre is not.

I think that if these Inner North suburbs were removed from the seat of Molonglo it would be at odds wtih major policy undertakings that are being pursued by the ACT Government,such as its Northbourne Precinct policy, which envisages an expanded and integrated community living in high densti y accommodation.

I am also concerned that such a move would provide greater representation for residents of new and developing suburbs at the detriment  of residents of Turner, O'Connor and Lyneham who have very different concerns about infrastructure and services to Gungahlin.

Yours Sincerly

Ben Halliday