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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...

A Certain Justice: Domestic violence

Reports of domestic violence have doubled in the ACT over the last decade, and crisis services struggle to meet demand.

ACT politics bulletin: 27 September 2024

ACT Labor has announced its night-time economy policy.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 26 September

ACT Labor: more free school meals. Canberra Liberals: health workers and disabled people. Belco Party: community sport.

Vaulting ambition: 149 candidates contest ACT election

149 candidates – 12 more than in the 2020 election – want to become the next 25 Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 25 September

The Canberra Liberals pledge 70,000 elective surgeries and to support seniors, and the ACT Greens promise a city-wide bike network.

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.

Election thoughts: Dr Simon Copland (Conservation Council ACT)

The ACT government leads the nation on climate action, but isn't doing enough to protect the environment, Dr Copland argues.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 23 September

Today's election promises: more social and affordable housing (Liberals); women's health, mental health, school upgrades (Labor).

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”.

Independents for Canberra promise to act for Future Generations

Independents for Canberra have committed to make the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a Future Generations Act.

Opinion: It’s time to hold our government to account

Independents for Canberra candidate Sara Poguet calls for a new approach to politics in the Legislative Assembly.

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