A public meeting held at the Brolga Theatre Maryborough on 8 May heard Dr Putland explain the manner in which those on minimum rates in the Fraser Coast municipality are subsidising the wealthy.

The Fraser Coast’s mayor was not looking well in The Chronicle’s coverage of the meeting.

You say we need more funds to tackle poverty, homelessness, health, the environment, education and infrastructure? I say instituting the Henry Tax Review is a BIG step towards solving those problems.