“As someone who has long fought against the incremental privatisation of public space, that word "ticket" pricked my ears. COVID-19 could be the perfect cover for the NSW Treasury to fill its emptying coffers by profiteering from the harbour’s magnetism.
The ability to pay should not determine our access to the harbour. Getting there first and claiming your spot is not an option this year. The next best bet is complete randomness. A ballot system is the only way to guarantee equity. Let’s ring in 2021 with fun and fairness, not views for the few.”
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