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ACT election: Results and reactions so far

ACT Labor has claimed its seventh consecutive term in government, beginning an unbroken stretch of 27 years in power.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 17 October

Two days to the election. ACT Labor outlines health policies. Canberra Liberals will increase funding to the ACT Integrity Commission.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 15 October

Four days to the election. ACT Greens reveal their electric vehicle policy, while the Canberra Liberals want to trial free parking in Civic.

Opinion: What is a ‘party of independents’?

We’re just days away from the 2024 ACT Election, where we’ll receive a verdict from our community about who is best placed to represent us for the next four years.

Early voting begins for ACT election

Canberrans can begin casting their ballots for the ACT election from today; Chief Minister Andrew Barr was one of the first to vote.

Opinion: An Independents for Canberra crossbench

Independents for Canberra's Statement of Expectations explains what approach candidates would take in a balance-of-power situation.

ACT Greens: Reducing crime

The ACT Greens promise a "smart on crime" approach to reduce recidivism and harmful behaviours - but advocates and independents criticise it.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 4 October

Fifteen days to the election. More election promises: public housing from Labor, and Tuggeranong funding from the Liberals.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 2 October

ACT Labor announces better trains to Sydney - are they on the right track? - and the Liberals reveal their plan for Gungahlin, oop north.

ACT Labor attacks independents, independents push back

ACT Labor claims that voting for independents could lead to a Canberra Liberals government. Three independent parties respond.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 30 September

Nineteen days to the election. ACT Labor: Bulky waste collection ACT Labor would trial a kerbside collection program in 20 suburbs from 2025, offering free disposal of unwanted household items. Labor would organise ‘Second Hand...

A Certain Justice: Domestic violence

Reports of domestic violence have doubled in the ACT over the last decade, and crisis services struggle to meet demand.

ACT politics bulletin: 27 September 2024

ACT Labor has announced its night-time economy policy.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 26 September

ACT Labor: more free school meals. Canberra Liberals: health workers and disabled people. Belco Party: community sport.

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.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 24 September

The Canberra Liberals announce their primary care plan (ACT Labor doesn't think it will work); and Labor commits to more free preschool.

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