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ACT to move ANZAC Day Public Holiday to Monday in 2026

Local Newstime Media - December 1, 2025

The government says the move is an administrative change, but the Canberra Business Chamber says it will impose extra costs on employers.

ACTivate: ‘Major milestone in innovation and entrepreneurship’

Local Newstime Media - November 3, 2025

ACTivate Capital Fund will invest in Canberra-based start-ups and early growth companies, with capacity to grow to $50 million.

ACT’s credit rating downgraded

Local Newstime Media - September 8, 2025

ACT’s credit rating falls from AA+ to AA. Big Canberra Battery progresses. Tuggeranong theatre reopens. Book of the Year shortlisted.

Weak business growth in ACT

Local Newstime Media - August 28, 2025

The ACT records weakest business growth rate of any mainland jurisdiction. Fiona Carrick wants Athllon Drive future-proofed for light rail.

ACT politics bulletin: Criminal responsibility raised to 14

Local Newstime Media - July 1, 2025

Minimum age of criminal responsibility raised to 14 . ACT Government reduces health levy to $100. And more.

ACT Budget targets health and housing, draws fire over tax burden

Local Newstime Media - June 25, 2025

Treasurer Chris Steel MLA has delivered his first budget, focused on health, housing, and financial recovery.

ACT has fastest business growth rate in Australia

Local Newstime Media - June 3, 2025

The ACT has recorded the fastest business growth rate in the country from 2019 to 2024, increasing every year.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 12 May

Local Newstime Media - May 12, 2025

The ACT Government announces a support package for businesses affected by light rail construction, but will it fix the night-time economy?

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 24 April

Local Newstime Media - April 24, 2025

Peter Dutton: 41,000 federal public service jobs would be cut from Canberra. Support urged for businesses affected by light rail works.

The federal budget according to ACT politicians

Local Newstime Media - March 26, 2025

Does the federal budget 'deliver for Canberra'? The answer depends, it seems, on whether one is a Labor politician or not.

ACT politics: 17 to 20 March 2025

Local Newstime Media - March 20, 2025

Key decisions this week in ACT politics include transport, rental levies and workplace reforms.

ACT Legislative Assembly: 4 to 6 March

Local Newstime Media - March 7, 2025

The ACT Legislative Assembly’s latest sitting week saw debates over knife crime legislation, support for businesses affected by light rail construction, aged care services, and infrastructure delays.

ACT election: Results and reactions so far

Local Nicholas Fuller - October 22, 2024

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

Down to business: Managing the cost of doing business

News Newstime Media - October 17, 2024

On Saturday this week, the ACT will elect a Legislative Assembly to govern us for the next four years, and the Business Chamber is looking forward to working with all our new and returning MLAs as we aim to make Canberra the greatest place in Australia to do business.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 15 October

Local Newstime Media - October 15, 2024

Four days to the election. ACT Greens reveal their electric vehicle policy, while the Canberra Liberals want to trial free parking in Civic.

ACT politics bulletin: 27 September 2024

Local Newstime Media - September 27, 2024

ACT Labor has announced its night-time economy policy.

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