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ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 16 October

Three days to the election. ACT Labor: encouraging women into construction. The Belco Party: housing policy.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 9 October

The ACT Greens promise more food relief; ACT Labor, more build-to-rent projects; and the Canberra Liberals, a partnership with UC.

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.

ACT Labor: Housing commitment

ACT Labor claims it has a “proven and practical plan for more housing”.

ACT’s first privately delivered dedicated build-to-rent site

The private market will deliver its first dedicated build-to-rent site in Canberra, providing 270 rental homes in Turner.

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.

Rental affordability in ACT improves marginally in September quarter

Rental affordability in the ACT has improved by 0.4 per cent over the September quarter, although has worsened overall throughout 2022.

REIA: ‘Obvious’ that private sector leads affordable housing

The AHURI's latest report investigates the private sector’s involvement in social and affordable housing – and the findings may not surprise.

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