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Latest news: Local politics

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 25 September

The Canberra Liberals pledge 70,000 elective surgeries and to support seniors, and the ACT Greens promise a city-wide bike network.

Election thoughts: Dr Simon Copland (Conservation Council ACT)

The ACT government leads the nation on climate action, but isn't doing enough to protect the environment, Dr Copland argues.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 16 September

Fiona Carrick wants the government to plan a new aquatic centre in Woden before developers buy sites. Labor and Belco election commitments.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 9 September

Reports on ceiling insulation. Labor promises free public transport. Rolling out phonics. Government plans for skills and disaster management.

ACT politics bulletin: Saturday 7 September

Canberra Liberals promise new convention centre. Independents call for ban on political donations from gambling. And more.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 3 September

The final sitting week of the ACT Legislative Assembly's current term begins - and the Greens and the Liberals have Labor in their sights.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 2 September

ACT Greens' drug harm and animal welfare policies. ACT Labor's plans for inner Canberra. FOGO. Heritage paths.

Canberra youth demand a bite of the democracy sausage

Both the Australian Young Labor and Young Liberal movements accept membership fees from 16-year-olds and engage them in policy development and campaigns, so it begs the question, why can’t they vote?  A non-partisan,...

Elizabeth Lee’s first year as Canberra Liberals leader

One year ago this week, Elizabeth Lee became leader of the Canberra Liberals. Her party has worked hard to champion vulnerable Canberrans.

‘We’ve got to listen’: Liberal MLA James Milligan returns to the Assembly

Recently returned Canberra Liberals MLA James Milligan believes listening is key to his party winning the 2024 election.

Public housing shortage an ‘absolute disgrace’, Canberra Liberals say

The Canberra Liberals say it is “an absolute disgrace” that thousands of people were waiting years for housing, while more than 400 properties were empty.

Canberra Liberals reshuffle forms new Opposition cabinet

The Canberra Liberals announced a cabinet reshuffle after Alistair Coe’s resignation and James Milligan’s return to the Legislative Assembly.

Political capital: Canberra Liberals clawing out of the grave

It’s six months since the October 2020 ACT election and the humiliating defeat handed to the Canberra Liberals. The electorate delivered them their sixth successive election loss, rubbing salt into the wound by throwing in a 3% swing against them after nearly 20 years in opposition.

Elizabeth Lee shortlisted for McKinnon political prize

ACT Leader of the Opposition Elizabeth Lee was nominated for the 2020 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year.

Stanhope: Why did Government veto poverty taskforce?

Former Chief Minister Jon Stanhope shares his views on the government’s rejection of a proposed taskforce to investigate poverty in the ACT.

Former ACT opposition leader Alistair Coe to quit local politics

Former Canberra Liberals leader, Alistair Coe will resign from the Legislative Assembly in March, having been a member since 2008.

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