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ACT Budget 2026-27: The business community’s view

Local Newstime Media - June 10, 2026

The Canberra Business Chamber said there are no huge spending surprises in this year’s ACT Budget, but warned that many businesses will face substantially higher tax bills next year. CEO Greg Harford said...

Canberra organisations respond to Federal Budget

Local Newstime Media - May 13, 2026

Federal Budget responses: ACTCOSS. ACT Shelter. AMA ACT. Canberra Business Chamber. St Vincent de Paul Society.

ACT hospitality sector concerned by portable long service leave

Local Newstime Media - April 10, 2026

Business groups and the opposition claim portable long service leave for ACT hospitality workers would impose fresh costs on employers.

ACT streamlines procurement rules

Local Newstime Media - February 4, 2026

The Government Procurement Amendment Bill 2025 — passed today — aims to simplify low-value, low-risk procurement requirements.

Canberra Business Chamber: Hope ahead, but challenges remain

Local Newstime Media - February 3, 2026

The Canberra Business Chamber’s latest survey suggests that the business community is more optimistic, but there are still challenges ahead.

Light rail tracks laid – major milestone or bad for business?

Local Newstime Media - January 23, 2026

The first sections of track for Light Rail Stage 2A (Civic to Commonwealth Park) have been laid.

ACT to move ANZAC Day Public Holiday to Monday in 2026

Local Newstime Media - December 1, 2025

The government says the move is an administrative change, but the Canberra Business Chamber says it will impose extra costs on employers.

ACTivate: ‘Major milestone in innovation and entrepreneurship’

Local Newstime Media - November 3, 2025

ACTivate Capital Fund will invest in Canberra-based start-ups and early growth companies, with capacity to grow to $50 million.

ACT’s credit rating downgraded

Local Newstime Media - September 8, 2025

ACT’s credit rating falls from AA+ to AA. Big Canberra Battery progresses. Tuggeranong theatre reopens. Book of the Year shortlisted.

Weak business growth in ACT

Local Newstime Media - August 28, 2025

The ACT records weakest business growth rate of any mainland jurisdiction. Fiona Carrick wants Athllon Drive future-proofed for light rail.

ACT Budget targets health and housing, draws fire over tax burden

Local Newstime Media - June 25, 2025

Treasurer Chris Steel MLA has delivered his first budget, focused on health, housing, and financial recovery.

ACT has fastest business growth rate in Australia

Local Newstime Media - June 3, 2025

The ACT has recorded the fastest business growth rate in the country from 2019 to 2024, increasing every year.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 12 May

Local Newstime Media - May 12, 2025

The ACT Government announces a support package for businesses affected by light rail construction, but will it fix the night-time economy?

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 24 April

Local Newstime Media - April 24, 2025

Peter Dutton: 41,000 federal public service jobs would be cut from Canberra. Support urged for businesses affected by light rail works.

The federal budget according to ACT politicians

Local Newstime Media - March 26, 2025

Does the federal budget 'deliver for Canberra'? The answer depends, it seems, on whether one is a Labor politician or not.

ACT politics: 17 to 20 March 2025

Local Newstime Media - March 20, 2025

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

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