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ACT sees record increase in taxation revenue

The ACT had the biggest increase in taxation revenue in the country this past financial year, and is the second-highest taxing jurisdiction.

Phase two of ACT’s Home Energy Support Program underway

86 per cent of public housing tenants reported enhanced comfort thanks to the ACT's energy efficiency program.

ACT Chief Minister seeks stadium co-funding amid location dispute

Chief Minister Andrew Barr asked Federal funding for the new Bruce stadium, but the Liberals wants the PM to stay neutral on location.

ACT politics: Thursday 11 April

Time to scrutinise the Budget is inadequate, the Canberra Liberals say. Also: workplace health and safety; corrective services; and youth.

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Canberra Liberals’ public transport policy

The Canberra Liberals would restore the bus network, and make Canberra a major manufacturing hub for electric buses.

ACT Government’s weekly roundup

Record-breaking tourist numbers; Canberra Health Services's research; a dragon boat facility; a playgroup for detainees' children; and more.

‘Economic disaster’: Light rail stage 2A will cost $1.46 billion

At almost $1 million per metre, $1.46 billion is an “astronomical” figure for 1.7 km of track, the Canberra Liberals say.

Canberra Liberals: Government must be open about infrastructure

The Canberra Liberals say the government has released no business cases, completion dates, or detailed funding for infastructure projects.

Light rail will not be built until 2033

The public can now comment on the environmental referral for light rail the ACT Government sent to the Commonwealth Government last month.

Canberra Liberals demand transparency on infrastructure costs

The Canberra Liberals have expressed concerns over the ACT Government's infrastructure plan; the government defends it.

ACT trade delegation to India and Singapore

The ACT will send a trade delegation to Mumbai, Delhi and Singapore, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced today

City Renewal Authority Precinct includes Dickson site

The City Renewal Authority Precinct has been expanded slightly to include Section 72, Dickson, the ACT Government announced.

ACT infrastructure: City services, recreation, community facilities

Public recreation spaces, emergency services, corrections, public amenity, community facilities, urban forest, and cemeteries and crematoria.

Have YourSay on Canberra’s City Hill park

The City Renewal Authority is seeking Canberrans’ ideas on how to make City Hill park more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging.

Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

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