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Independents for Canberra promise better future for small business

Independents for Canberra want to encourage more businesses to set up in Canberra and stay here as they grow.

ACT Labor’s plan for Tuggeranong

ACT Labor has promised a $20 million renewal package for Tuggeranong, but the Canberra Liberals say it's laughable.

ACT Greens promise to double arts funding

The ACT Greens have committed to double the arts budget, ensuring the arts scene thrives despite financial difficulties.

ACT election: Family First Party ACT

The Family First Party ACT says it will make a political stand for family, life, marriage, faith, and freedom at October’s election.

Belco Party announces two new candidates

The Belco Party has announced its latest candidates for October’s ACT election: jazz and blues singer Angela Lount and ex-jockey Greg Burke.

Independents: Barr should not be both Chief Minister & Treasurer

Independents for Canberra would prevent the same person from being both Chief Minister and Treasurer concurrently – as Andrew Barr is now.

Opinion: First Nations people misrepresented in ACT coat of arms

Displaying Canberra’s coat of arms with a swan in any colour except black is disrespectful, the First Nations Party says.

Opinion: More plans to make plans from the ACT Government

Independents for Canberra candidate Tom Emerson wonders whether the government will deliver on its ambitious transport plan.

ACT Greens: Local food and footpaths

The ACT Greens have promised to build a local food hub in Fyshwick and to improve and maintain Canberra's footpaths.

Belco Party elects Jason Taylor as co-convenor

Former police sergeant Jason Taylor was elected the Belco Party’s co-convenor at its last meeting, alongside Bill Stefaniak.

Failing housing system: ACTCOSS & ACT Shelter call for action

ACTCOSS and ACT Shelter called for political parties and candidates to commit to a more ambitious social housing policy.

Independents for Canberra commit to end homelessness crisis

Independents for Canberra would guarantee Housing ACT sufficient funding to reduce the housing waiting lists and end child homelessness.

Animal Justice Party: Robyn Soxsmith

A progressive voice for animals and the environment in the ACT, Robyn Soxsmith is the Animal Justice Party ACT candidate for Brindabella.

ACT Greens: Rental policy

The ACT Greens once more propose a two-year rent freeze and a 2 per cent cap on rent increases, plus a rental commissioner.

Canberra Liberals: Community safety

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

ACT community organisations at risk: Campaign for urgent funding

The community sector's election campaign urges the government to increase funding to match population growth amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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