Bizarre view of what it is to be Australian Jan Darby (Letters,   January 13) is right. For Sam Kekovich to scream at us on behalf of Meat and Livestock Australia that unless we eat baby lambs we are unAustralian is disgusting. 
It is also sad to see the commercialisation of Australia Day, with cheap disposable items like huge plastic flags and capes, and clothing items appearing in the "cheap shops".
Of course we can celebrate the commemoration of the day white people landed in our beautiful country, but why pollute it more with unwanted plastic and by putting red meat and seafood on our barbies?
Animal agriculture and aquaculture are destroying our land and ocean ecosystems. Our Indigenous people managed to live here sustainably for millions of years. What a pity we haven't learned from them.
Di Cornelius, Seacliff Park, SA Parking fee shock On a recent visit to Canberra, my family and I went to see the Tom Roberts Exhibition at the NGA. We enjoyed it. But I was surprised how much it cost to park there: $12.50 for four hours, on top of the entrance fee. However, my real shock came when visiting Old Parliament House and the National Museum, where you have to buy a ticket to park before you can enter. For one thing, you don't know how long you are going to be in these venues, and another you can't pay by credit card. After paying with the limited coins I had, I joined a guided tour of Old Parliament House and came out to find I'd been fined $102! The attendant told me Federal Government Property sets the rates, and that I was not the first person to be booked.
We stayed three nights in Canberra, dining out, shopping and probably spending $1000 at least. I feel the high cost and being able to predict how long one pays to park is confronting.
And it spoilt our visit somewhat.
I hope the authorities see fit to review this policy and make Canberra more visitor- friendly.
Scott Henderson-Wilson, North Adelaide, SA