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Latest news: Andrew Barr

Chief Minister Barr announces new cabinet

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has today announced his new cabinet.

Jeremy Hanson aims for Liberal leadership and 2028 victory

Jeremy Hanson is running for leadership of the Canberra Liberals once more, aiming to position the party for success in 2028.

ACT election: Results and reactions so far

ACT Labor has claimed its seventh consecutive term in government, beginning an unbroken stretch of 27 years in power.

Labor holds onto power alongside Greens in ACT

Polling centres have opened in the ACT, as the Liberals, Greens and Labor face off in a three-way contest for control of the Legislative Assembly.

Time not on Labor’s side in ACT election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

ACT election: Will reign continue, or is fresh start on the horizon?

Will Labor return to power in Saturday's election? Will the Liberals form government for the first time since 2001? Will another party?

Flipped off: ‘misogyny’ behind Lee’s finger to journo

A reporter given the middle finger by Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee says the public should be concerned by journalists being attacked for doing their job.

Early voting begins for ACT election

Canberrans can begin casting their ballots for the ACT election from today; Chief Minister Andrew Barr was one of the first to vote.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 7 October

Twelve days to the election. Politicking continues, and parties make promises.

Peter Cain’s textbook: Is the timing of this story political?

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain's 2002 textbook has sparked controversy - but why now, two weeks before the ACT election?

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 4 October

Fifteen days to the election. More election promises: public housing from Labor, and Tuggeranong funding from the Liberals.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 3 October

ACT Labor takes to the skies with cheap flights to Adelaide, while the Canberra Liberals stay down to earth in Murrumbidgee.

ACT Labor attacks independents, independents push back

ACT Labor claims that voting for independents could lead to a Canberra Liberals government. Three independent parties respond.

ACT Labor promises northside healthcare

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

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.

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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