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Who will rebuild Victoria after quake?

Re: “What we can learn from the Christchurch earthquake,” comment, Jan. 14. Bob Plecas’s commentary was spot on. Not only do we have a dysfunctional regional government, but we also have an acute skilled-labour shortage.

Re: “What we can learn from the Christchurch earthquake,” comment, Jan. 14.

Bob Plecas’s commentary was spot on. Not only do we have a dysfunctional regional government, but we also have an acute skilled-labour shortage. Try hiring a plumber, electrician or carpenter today when the ground is stable. One has to wait two or three weeks. Who knows how long it will take if we get the big one.

Perhaps those with a good inventory of scotch will get help before government assistance kicks in.

Brian Rogers

Victoria