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Latest news: Election

Don’t bring down the curtain on Canberra’s independent theatres

Lexi Sekuless, owner of the Mill Theatre, has called on ACT political candidates to commit $2.4 million to fund four private theatre venues.

Election: ACT Greens promise more funding for the environment

The ACT Greens would establish a $50 million ‘Bush Capital Restoration Fund’ to restore and reconnect long-lost habitat.

ACT Labor: Housing commitment

ACT Labor claims it has a “proven and practical plan for more housing”.

ACT Greens promise more support for live music

Canberra’s live music scene is in trouble, the ACT Greens claim, but they have a plan to support musicians.

Strong Independents: Less red tape for Canberra businesses

Strong Independents candidates Peter Strong AM and Ann Bray AM released their Small Business Policy statement today.

ACT Greens announce circular economy plan

The ACT Greens have announced a circular economy plan, which includes expanding food waste recycling to all of Canberra by 2026. 

Sustainable Australia Party a conscientious objector to ACT election

The Sustainable Australia Party will not contest the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election, and protests “an unfair electoral system”.

ACT independent Fiona Carrick joined by support candidate

Independent candidate Fiona Carrick has announced that Marea Fatseas will be her support candidate in the ACT Legislative Assembly election.

Canberra Liberals promise more services for veterans

The Canberra Liberals have made an ACT election commitment to increase services and support for ACT veterans.

Bill Stefaniak will stand as Belco Party candidate

Bill Stefaniak – former Canberra Liberals MLA, minister, and leader of the opposition – will stand as a Belco Party candidate.

Pedal Power’s four-point active travel plan for the next election

Cycling organisation Pedal Power ACT has released its Election Policy Platform, calling for more investment in active travel.

ACT Greens promise funding for environmental volunteers

The ACT Greens would increase funding for environmental volunteers, build biodiversity in suburbs, and launch a sustainability hub.

99 days to the ACT election

In 99 days, on Saturday 19 October, Canberrans will vote. But for whom? Party leaders and candidates hold forth.

Strong Independents release industry policy

“We need a strong cross bench of experienced independents to get the ACT back on economic track,” Peter Strong AM and Ann Bray AM said.

Strong Independents release energy plan

The Strong Independents launched their energy statement this week, which they say is about cutting emissions in a practical way. The party’s two candidates, Peter Strong AM and Ann Bray AM, are running...

ACT Greens: Mental health Safe Havens in every town centre

The ACT Greens have promised four mental health Safe Haven hubs (walk-in centres) in Tuggeranong, Molonglo, Dickson, and Gungahlin.

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