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Latest news: Ed Cocks

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 29 April

The state of the ACT's economy: ranked 7th out of eight. Domestic violence services need funding. PCAs concerned about complaints process.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 9 April

Pocock pledges better healthcare and the Greens cheaper education. Clubs fund paused for two years. Stoush over Molonglo Police Station.

‘News has a kind of mystery’: Barr in China

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has gone to China on a trade mission — his first official visit to the ACT’s largest trading partner since 2019.

ACT politics: 17 to 20 March 2025

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

ACT Legislative Assembly: 4 to 6 March

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 politics bulletin: Thursday 3 October

ACT Labor takes to the skies with cheap flights to Adelaide, while the Canberra Liberals stay down to earth in Murrumbidgee.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 1 October

ACT Labor promises $120 million for new and renewed infrastructure; the Canberra Liberals a $40 million reform of the mental health system.

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...

ACT Labor’s plan for Woden and Weston Creek

ACT Labor today revealed its Woden and Weston Creek Regional Plan. Other candidates say it offers nothing new, and lack any vision.

Canberra Liberals: Mental health minister cannot answer questions

The opposition claims that mental health minister Emma Davidson could not answer questions about her own portfolio in Estimates Hearings.

Canberra Liberals: Get Molonglo Moving

Canberra Liberals MLA Ed Cocks has launched a community campaign to address traffic congestion in the Molonglo Valley.

Report into ACT voluntary assisted dying bill published

27 recommendations; the Canberra Liberals reject the bill; and the ACT Greens call for measures for people with dementia.

Canberra Liberals: Escape of mental health patient raises concerns

The Canberra Liberals are concerned about the state of the ACT mental health system after a patient escaped from a mental health facility.

Ed Cocks: Mawson needs a ‘new vision’

The Canberra Liberals MLA has launched a community campaign for “desperately needed and overdue” upgrades to the Mawson Group Centre.

Canberra Liberals reshuffle sends Jeremy Hanson to backbench

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, former deputy opposition leader, has been moved to the backbench in a reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet.

Canberra Liberals call for ANU inquiry report to be published in full

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist is investigating the stabbing attacks that took place at ANU in September – but the Canberra Liberals insist that the government release the full report. Ed Cocks, Shadow Minister...

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