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Latest news: Maria Edwards

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 23 September

Today's election promises: more social and affordable housing (Liberals); women's health, mental health, school upgrades (Labor).

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 19 September

The Canberra Liberals plan to deliver 125,000 new homes by 2050, and ACT Labor promises better maternity care.

ACT Greens promise better conditions for renters

The ACT Greens would set new minimum standards for all rental homes and limit short-term rents. REIACT, however, has some misgivings.

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 Government sets up building QA team

From next year, the ACT Government will assess the work of private certifiers and building applications. The industry wants more detail.

ACT Greens: Rental policy

The ACT Greens once more propose a two-year rent freeze and a 2 per cent cap on rent increases, plus a rental commissioner.

Community consultation for minimum rental standards in ACT

The government wants to hear from tenants, landlords, boarders, and granters, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury announced.

ACT introduces new renter protections

New laws will provide renters with fairer conditions and greater financial surety, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury states.

ACT Government: 21,000 more homes for Canberrans by 2029

The ACT Government will release land to deliver more than 21,000 new homes by the end of the decade, this year's ILRP states.

ACT election thoughts: Maria Edwards (REIACT)

Maria Edwards, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT, is concerned about rental property standards, land tax, and rates increases.

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