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ACT Labor promises light rail and buses

The ACT needs both buses and light rail, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, announcing ACT Labor’s public transport policy today.

ACT Greens promise ‘further, faster’ climate leadership

The ACT Greens have promised to "step up ambition for a rapid and just transition" to net zero emissions, Shane Rattenbury announced.

ACT Greens promise to double arts funding

The ACT Greens have committed to double the arts budget, ensuring the arts scene thrives despite financial difficulties.

ACT Greens: Local food and footpaths

The ACT Greens have promised to build a local food hub in Fyshwick and to improve and maintain Canberra's footpaths.

Failing housing system: ACTCOSS & ACT Shelter call for action

ACTCOSS and ACT Shelter called for political parties and candidates to commit to a more ambitious social housing policy.

Nearly 900 homeless children in the ACT

Homelessness Australia’s 2024 Child Homelessness Snapshot reveals that 868 children presented to ACT homelessness services in 2022–23.

ACT Greens: Rental policy

The ACT Greens once more propose a two-year rent freeze and a 2 per cent cap on rent increases, plus a rental commissioner.

Canberra Liberals: Community safety

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

ACT community organisations at risk: Campaign for urgent funding

The community sector's election campaign urges the government to increase funding to match population growth amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Election: ACT Greens promise more funding for the environment

The ACT Greens would establish a $50 million ‘Bush Capital Restoration Fund’ to restore and reconnect long-lost habitat.

ACT Labor: Housing commitment

ACT Labor claims it has a “proven and practical plan for more housing”.

ACT Greens promise more support for live music

Canberra’s live music scene is in trouble, the ACT Greens claim, but they have a plan to support musicians.

ACT Greens announce circular economy plan

The ACT Greens have announced a circular economy plan, which includes expanding food waste recycling to all of Canberra by 2026. 

ACT Greens criticise road-focused ‘active travel’ budget

Jo Clay MLA criticised the government for including road projects in their $94 million active transport budget.

Canberra Liberals promise more services for veterans

The Canberra Liberals have made an ACT election commitment to increase services and support for ACT veterans.

Birth centre ‘expected’ for Canberra

The ACT Government is exploring the feasibility of a Birth Centre as part of the new northside hospital in Bruce.

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