ACT spends $2.8 million suing itself over broken footpaths
The ACT government paid $51.9 million in medical negligence settlements and $8.9 million in legal costs last year, up more than 72 percent from the previous year.
Why it mattersMassive legal payouts drain public funds that could fix problems before someone is hurt. Every dollar spent on settlements is a dollar not spent on services or prevention.
AustraliaCanberrans are paying twice: once when the ACT fails to maintain infrastructure, and again when they must sue to get compensation. This pattern directly affects all ACT residents.
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