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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 politics bulletin: Monday 30 September

Nineteen days to the election. ACT Labor: Bulky waste collection ACT Labor would trial a kerbside collection program in 20 suburbs from 2025, offering free disposal of unwanted household items. Labor would organise ‘Second Hand...

Fit the Bill: Graffiti, rubbish, and local louts terrorising Emu Ridge

In April 2020, I used the dilapidated, graffitied, derelict tennis courts near Hawker playing fields as a backdrop to launch the inaugural Belco Party campaign for the October 2020 Election.

ACT politics bulletin: 27 September 2024

ACT Labor has announced its night-time economy policy.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 24 September

The Canberra Liberals announce their primary care plan (ACT Labor doesn't think it will work); and Labor commits to more free preschool.

A Certain Justice: ACT Policing

Several ACT parties have pledged to increase funding for police, and are running current or former officers as election candidates.

Fit the Bill: RSPCA needs our support – and a memo to media: more than one lot of independents!

Before I get into the need to support our furry friends and their protectors in the RSPCA, I am getting increasingly concerned at many in the local media only seeking comments from one lot of independents.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 20 September

Today's election commitments: a paediatric care package from ACT Labor and a northside hydrotherapy pool from the Strong Independents.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 19 September

The Canberra Liberals plan to deliver 125,000 new homes by 2050, and ACT Labor promises better maternity care.

ACT Labor promises northside healthcare

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

ACT Greens’ policy for climate-resilient Canberra

The ACT Greens have announced their plan for “a smart, climate-resilient [Canberra] that remains cool and liveable as the climate changes”.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 16 September

Fiona Carrick wants the government to plan a new aquatic centre in Woden before developers buy sites. Labor and Belco election commitments.

Opinion: Belco Party warns of disaster under ACT Greens

Belco Party co-convenor Bill Stefaniak says the thought of Shane Rattenbury becoming Chief Minister is scary.

Fit the Bill: Integrity Commissioner needs teeth

The ACT has not had (until recently, perhaps) any real allegations of political wrongdoing and even corruption, which have been not infrequent occurrences in other jurisdictions.

A Certain Justice: Bail and sentencing

Concerns are growing in the ACT over bail and sentencing; while the ACT Government proposes reform, others want an independent review.

A Certain Justice: Recidivism and rehabilitation in the ACT

Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury says the ACT is on track to reduce recidivism by 25 per cent by 2025 - but Inspector Richardson disagrees.

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