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Liberals: Integrity Commission needs more powers

The Canberra Liberals say the ACT Government will not grant the Integrity Commission the full resources and powers it needs to investigate.

ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year announced

Dr Benjamin Schwessinger is the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year for supporting the environment and the COVID-19 response.

Canberrans paying second highest fuel prices in the country

Now that the ACT is experiencing exorbitant fuel prices once again, will Chief Minister Andrew Barr implement his same stance from 2020 to help Canberrans pay less at the pump?

Liberals to make no confidence motion in Chief Minister today

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee will today put forward a motion of no confidence in Chief Minister Andrew Barr,.

Liberals claim ACT only jurisdiction without surplus

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee claims that data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights the Territory’s budget failings.

Andrew Barr leads trade mission to Singapore

Chief Minister Andrew Barr leads a trade mission to Singapore this week, spanning trade, investment, tourism promotion, education, and health.

NightFest returns to light up Floriade nights

NightFest returns to Commonwealth Park during Floriade this year, with a new program of events, after-dark fun, and illumination of blooms.

Liberals say ACT Budget is big on spin, miserable at delivery

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee thinks the ACT 2022-23 Budget, handed down this week, is out of touch with Canberrans' needs.

ACT reveals pathway to electrification

In 2045, Canberra will be almost entirely powered by renewable electricity, and gas will be obsolete – and households should start planning.

Liberals move no-confidence motion in Andrew Barr

Elizabeth Lee, leader of the Canberra Liberals and Shadow Treasurer, will today move a motion of no-confidence in Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

2022-23 Budget invests in ACT’s future, Andrew Barr says

The 2022-23 Budget will set Canberra up for more years of population growth and economic growth, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced.

Canberra Liberals call for ‘warts and all’ ACT budget audit

The ACT Government’s debt is spiralling out of control, the Canberra Liberals say, and they want an independent budget audit of the Territory’s finances by the end of this year.

ACT government to ‘step down’ emergency infrastructure spending

Tomorrow’s ACT Budget contains a $7 billion five-year infrastructure program, but the ACT will also decrease its infrastructure spending.

‘Well past time’: Territory rights bill goes to parliament

Alicia Payne MP and NT colleague Luke Gosling today introduced a bill to allow the ACT to legislate on assisted dying.

ACT budget to focus on health, housing

The upcoming ACT budget will look to tackle social infrastructure with pre-budget announcements focusing on housing and health.

Arts capital or halls for hire? Drama over government’s new arts policy

ACT arts minister Tara Cheyne intends to make Canberra the arts capital of Australia - but will the new arts funding actually help performers?

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