Quality of Life in Canberra, Australia

The place looks great on paper, but is terrible when you look at what cannot be measured. Terribly high taxes, most are hidden in fuel, alcohol, tobacco. Special car taxes, payroll taxes, medicare. There is a massive migrant population, that I have experienced to be unfriendly. The place is soulless, unless you escape out to a national park. The general attitude and behaviour of Australians is also bad, with tall poppy syndrome. The government is cracking down of freedom of speech and politics. One person was put in solitary detention for 4 months for a mean tweet (awaiting trial). Restaurants in canberra are great. Medical bookings can take weeks for non emergencies. To see a specialist can be a 9 month wait. I love the country I grew up in, but it does not exist anymore.

Canberra being the Capital of Australia has many Government Departments. Including Australian Signals Directorate and ASIO to keep an eye on comings and goings of foreign embassy staff there.
Best months to visit Spring and Autumn, Summer can be hot and dry, while Winter will see snow around the Mountain Tops and frost on the ground.
Education is first class as is Hospital and Medical services. There are 3 main shopping centres.
Sports include cycling ( excellent cycle ways around the city and round the lake, kayaking and limited hot air ballooning
The City has the War Memorial, National Gallery and the National Library plus National Science bBuilding.
There’s the Canberra Mint the Carrillion and the National Aborium.
Cocaine use is popular have heard.
As far as cities go in Australia many may find it strange.