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Greens on track for record election result

The Greens could hold as many as 12 Senate seats and have five lower house MPs in the new parliament following a record result at the federal election.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr welcomes Labor victory

Chief Minister Andrew Barr expects Labor's election will see a new approach to Commonwealth-Territory relations.

Labor on track to govern in minority

Labor leader Anthony Albanese is on track to govern in minority as Australian voters deserted both major parties in favour of independents and the Greens.

Labor supporters erupt with likely victory

Labor supporters are celebrating at the party's function in Sydney as voting shows the opposition is on course to form government.

Labor promises better healthcare for Canberra families

A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, Labor promises, would be an alternative option to the Emergency Department for sick or injured Canberrans.

Labor promises more money for local schools

Labor has made an election promise of $250,000 for nine ACT schools to help schoolkids bounce back from COVID-19.

Labor commits to youth foyer for vulnerable students

A Labor Government would build student accommodation at the Woden CIT campus for young people at risk of homelessness.

ACTCOSS calls for more taxes on wealthy

ACTCOSS wants the government to stop the Stage Three tax cuts, and invest in public services and support for the people who have the least.

ACTCOSS wants justice for First Nations people

ACTCOSS wants the government to address deep and ongoing wrongs inflicted against First Nations people. Will the ACT Federal candidates act?

ACTCOSS calls for fair, fast, inclusive climate action

ACTCOSS wants the government to reduce carbon pollution to net zero by 2035. Do the Federal political candidates?

ACTCOSS wants more funding for community services

ACTCOSS wants the Commonwealth to adequately fund services provided by the community sector, and more freedom to make the right policies.

Housing security a priority for Federal candidates

ACTCOSS wants the government to build more social housing in Canberra. Here's what the Federal election candidates say.

Labor, coalition switch pitch to senior voters

The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.

Labor unveils climate, housing, health policies at campaign launch

Anthony Albanese has positioned Labor as better than the coalition on climate, housing and health, as the party held its campaign launch in Perth.

Labor commits to look after Canberra’s waterways

Federal Labor has committed $3.225 million to restore Canberra’s waterways if it wins the election, MPs announced today.

Labor, government face off over inflation

Cost of living pressures will emerge as an election issue, as economic figures are released and a one-off $250 payment will be made to six million Australians.

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