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Politics bulletin: Wednesday 28 August

Elizabeth Lee vs. Yvette Berry: ACT government allegedly wasting money and breaking promises; city stadium; and more.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 August

The ACT Greens promise light rail two years before Labor. The Canberra Liberals want a review of assistance payments. And more.

‘The shrinking of our middle class’: ACTCOSS’s cost-of-living report

ACTCOSS’s annual cost-of-living report, published this morning, warns that Canberra faces disaster, as more households fall into poverty.

Canberra Liberals announce education policy

The Canberra Liberals have a plan to improve literacy and numeracy, better support teachers, and maintain schools.

ACT above average on NAPLAN scores

Although a third of Australian students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy standards, the ACT is performing well above the average, according to the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results released today.

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.

Integrity Commissioner: Lobbying should be investigated

The Integrity Commissioner, the Hon. Michael Adams KC, believes the issue of lobbying politicians should be investigated.

Ex-CIT CEO receives half-million-dollar payout

Leanne Cover, former CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology, received a payout of nearly half a million dollars.

ACTCOSS: Cost-of-living crisis worsens

Canberra workers cannot buy food or pay power bills; homelessness is increasing; and cash-starved community services might go belly up.

Canberra Liberals promise more services for veterans

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

Barr: ACT Labor will not accept CFMEU donations

ACT Labor would not accept any donations from any branch of the CFMEU - but the Canberra Liberals wonder if the CFMEU is running Labor.

Canberra Liberals: ACT Labor must suspend affiliation with CFMEU

Chief Minister Andrew Barr must suspend ACT Labor’s affiliations with the CFMEU, and not accept donations, Elizabeth Lee argues.

ACT CFMEU pushes for more power

The Master Builders Association of the ACT and the Canberra Liberals demand that Labor reject the CFMEU's proposal for greater powers.

Pegasus report: ACT faces financial strain

The ACT’s financial position is weakening over time, warns Pegasus Economics’ Review of the ACT Budget 2024-25.

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.

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