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Latest news: ACT election

Election thoughts: Dr Simon Copland (Conservation Council ACT)

The ACT government leads the nation on climate action, but isn't doing enough to protect the environment, Dr Copland argues.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 23 September

Today's election promises: more social and affordable housing (Liberals); women's health, mental health, school upgrades (Labor).

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 20 September

Today's election commitments: a paediatric care package from ACT Labor and a northside hydrotherapy pool from the Strong Independents.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 19 September

The Canberra Liberals plan to deliver 125,000 new homes by 2050, and ACT Labor promises better maternity care.

ACT Labor promises northside healthcare

ACT Labor promises a public medical imaging service, a new health centre, and spaces for community organisations.

ACT Greens’ policy for climate-resilient Canberra

The ACT Greens have announced their plan for “a smart, climate-resilient [Canberra] that remains cool and liveable as the climate changes”.

Independents for Canberra promise to act for Future Generations

Independents for Canberra have committed to make the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a Future Generations Act.

Opinion: It’s time to hold our government to account

Independents for Canberra candidate Sara Poguet calls for a new approach to politics in the Legislative Assembly.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 17 September

ACT Labor announces their primary health care policy; the Canberra Liberals, support for women; and Strong Independents, the environment.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 16 September

Fiona Carrick wants the government to plan a new aquatic centre in Woden before developers buy sites. Labor and Belco election commitments.

ACT Greens promise better conditions for renters

The ACT Greens would set new minimum standards for all rental homes and limit short-term rents. REIACT, however, has some misgivings.

Opinion: Independent calls for equal investment in women’s sport

Independents for Canberra candidate Dr Vanessa Picker calls on the ACT Government to equally fund women and men's sports teams.

Opinion: An independent experiment

Strong Independents candidate Ann Bray wonders what happen if independents held the balance of power in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

ACT Labor: New aquatic centre, arts funding, and events

More election commitments from ACT Labor: an aquatic centre, sports funding, arts funding, and iconic Canberra events.

Opinion: Belco Party warns of disaster under ACT Greens

Belco Party co-convenor Bill Stefaniak says the thought of Shane Rattenbury becoming Chief Minister is scary.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 13 September

More election policies: ACT Labor for hospital infrastructure, Canberra Liberals for a strata commissioner, and the Belco Party for animals.

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