Questions should be asked before donating to rebuild

By Letters to the Editor
Updated May 19 2022 - 1:46pm, first published April 20 2019 - 12:00am

Before well-meaning Australians race off to contribute funds to the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral - whether by tax-free donation to an Australian fund set up for the purpose or otherwise - at least a couple of questions should be asked. First, was the building insured against fire? If so, how much will the insurer(s) be paying?

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