Natasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently the Property Council of Australia released the My City: The People's Verdict 2013 report. The report outlines the opinion of 5,400 people on the livability of their city and how the government performed on urban policy. They rate Canberra No. 1 and they rank Darwin No. 10, just in front of Sydney and Perth. I was astounded at Darwin's last-place rating of the most livable city in the country. However, we did have Territory Labor and federal Labor increasing the cost of living, which I think is a big factor in this ranking. If I was surveyed, Darwin would certainly be No. 1. I think Darwin is best city in the world to live in. In fact, many of my colleagues here have called me the member for paradise, something I am very proud of. Darwin is like living in a tropical oasis all year round. It is the best place in the world. We do not need to hear what the Property Council of Australia think. All of you, give me a cheer if you think Darwin is the best place to live.

Government members: Hear, hear.

The people are lovely and I have never seen such a great sense of community and belonging in Darwin. You have heard it here: Darwin is the best place, No. 1 in the country.