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Labor promises more money for local schools

Labor has made an election promise of $250,000 for nine ACT schools to help schoolkids bounce back from COVID-19.

Labor commits to youth foyer for vulnerable students

A Labor Government would build student accommodation at the Woden CIT campus for young people at risk of homelessness.

ACTCOSS calls for more taxes on wealthy

ACTCOSS wants the government to stop the Stage Three tax cuts, and invest in public services and support for the people who have the least.

ACTCOSS wants justice for First Nations people

ACTCOSS wants the government to address deep and ongoing wrongs inflicted against First Nations people. Will the ACT Federal candidates act?

ACTCOSS calls for fair, fast, inclusive climate action

ACTCOSS wants the government to reduce carbon pollution to net zero by 2035. Do the Federal political candidates?

ACTCOSS wants more funding for community services

ACTCOSS wants the Commonwealth to adequately fund services provided by the community sector, and more freedom to make the right policies.

Labor commits to look after Canberra’s waterways

Federal Labor has committed $3.225 million to restore Canberra’s waterways if it wins the election, MPs announced today.

Bill Shorten visits ACT to spruik Labor’s NDIS reforms

Labor has promised to overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Bill Shorten MP was in the ACT yesterday to push that message.

Canberra MP Andrew Leigh seeks protection after threats

Labor MP Andrew Leigh has been granted a personal protection order and says the nature of debate in the political environment is changing.

Politicians join community in Cleaning Up Canberra

Canberra MPs and MLAs joined public-spirited volunteers to tidy up Canberra on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday.

Wheels within wheels: Labor politicians want a bike-friendly city

Labor politicians want to make Canberra bike-friendlier, with a petition to fund cycling, and a report on how women can ride more.

Labor promises Territory rights would be a priority under Albanese government

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese promisesa restoring Territory rights would be priority if Labor wins the next federal election.

UN report predicts ‘terrifying’ climate change

Catastrophic climate change is nigh, according to a UN report published this week. Local politicians are calling for government action now.

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