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Bulk billing incentive tripled for Canberra doctors

From today, the Federal Government has tripled the bulk billing incentive for GPs (a 34 per cent increase in payments).

The Voice: A change for the better – David Smith

I’m privileged to represent the seat of Bean, an electorate with boundaries that begin within 10 kilometres of Parliament House, but an electorate whose history extends back thousands of years. It includes...

Federal investment in ACT waterways

The Federal Government is investing more than $3.2 million to protect the health of ACT waterways, including the Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

Commencement of the National Anti-Corruption Commission

When I spoke in parliament on the National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation, I reflected on my interactions with constituents before and during the 2022 election.

The Voice to Parliament: Let’s work to get this done

At its heart, Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

Restoring our national cultural institutions

In March 2018, the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories announced an inquiry into Canberra’s national institutions.

Opinion: Time to recognise Kiaps’ service

Member for Bean, David Smith MP, says it is important that Australia recognise the service and sacrifice of the Kiaps in Papua New Guinea.

Labor announces community battery rollout for ACT

The ACT will receive three of the first 58 community batteries, delivering solar power to locals, Labor politicians announced today.

$6 million to help ACT parks recover from 2020 bushfires

A $6 million grant from the Commonwealth will help the ACT government to improve parks, walkways, and infrastructure damaged in 2020.

Royal Commission into Robodebt: Restoring trust in our public institutions

The Robodebt debacle had a devastating impact across Australia. Over 400,000 people had unlawful debts raised against them by the previous government.

Cooperation and collaboration the key to Australian jobs and skills

On Friday 26 August, my ACT federal government colleagues and I held the ACT Jobs and Skills Forum at Parliament House.

Opinion: The Labor Government has hit the ground running

Three months into the Albanese Labor Government and we can positively say we have hit the ground running and not wasted a day, writes Member for Bean, David Smith.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr welcomes Labor victory

Chief Minister Andrew Barr expects Labor's election will see a new approach to Commonwealth-Territory relations.

Labor promises better healthcare for Canberra families

A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, Labor promises, would be an alternative option to the Emergency Department for sick or injured Canberrans.

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.

Politicians take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Federal Labor and local Liberal politicians will take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in June. David Smith MP and Mark Parton MLA tell us why.

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