With the Centenary of Canberra one year away Liberal Senator Gary Humphries funding must be restored to the National Capital Authority if the Centenary’s goals are to be achieved.

The “lasting legacies” of the Centenary include :
– Increase the pride and ownership of Australians in their capital
– Establish enduring international recognition of Canberra, and its role as the capital
– Create impetus for future development of the National Capital

Senator Humphries commented that All these goals overlap with the mission of the NCA. But the Gillard Government’s recently announced increased efficiency dividend will see the NCA shed even more funding. Despite having already been stripped of nearly half its funding since 2007.
“It’s hard to see how greater recognition for Canberra and more impetus for future development of the national capital can be achieved if the federal agency responsible for the ongoing delivery of these things doesn’t have the resources to carry them out.” Senator Humphries Said