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Auditor slams integrity and probity of Land Development Agency processes

ACT Auditor-General, Dr Maxine Cooper, has presented a performance audit report Certain Land Development Agency Acquisitions. “Transparency, accountability and rigour have been lacking in the processes used by the Land Development Agency for the acquisition […]

Labor ups the road duplication ante

ANDREW Barr says a re-elected Labor Government will invest in better roads across Canberra to ensure we maintain our existing world class road network, create jobs and make it even easier for people to move […]

Grattan on Friday / Turnbull’s challenge is to avoid the Gillard trap

IS Malcolm Turnbull at risk of finding himself in a similar situation to Julia Gillard, with a disillusioned public settling into a negative view that transcends achievements of the moment? It came as a surprise […]

Liberals promise to duplicate William Slim Drive

ALISTAIR Coe says a Canberra Liberals Government will duplicate William Slim Drive from Ginninderra Drive all the way to the Barton Highway. “The Canberra Liberals will commit $39 million to ensure the nearly 3.5km stretch […]

Greens call for an end to pokie money in politics

ACT Greens candidate and spokesperson on democracy Indra Esguerra says that following the ACT Greens announcement yesterday to extend the federal PokiesLeaks campaign to the ACT, the Greens have called on the Liberal and Labor […]

Liberals promise grant money for doctors

JEREMY Hanson says that as part of the Canberra Liberals’ plans to make the ACT’s health system the best in the nation, a Canberra Liberals Government will establish a General Practitioners support grant to improve […]

Greens promise an active travel office

THE Greens have announced the final plank of their transport plan. “The Greens are putting the community first and making it easier to walk, cycle, and use public transport across Canberra,” said Veronica Wensing, ACT […]

Liberals promise 30 new police with tasers

JEREMY Hanson has outlined his plan for more support for local police. “ACT Policing needs the best possible support available to keep Canberra a safe and welcoming community,” Jeremy said. “We understand that the job […]

Barr promises an urban renewal authority

ANDREW Barr says a re-elected ACT Labor Government will establish a new urban renewal authority to take responsibility for projects like the City to the Lake and renewing the Northbourne corridor. “The authority will make […]

Liberals call for the Auditor-General to look at Government funding of Unions ACT

ALISTAIR Coe says the situation surrounding Andrew Barr’s taxpayer funded grants to Unions ACT is getting even murkier and the Canberra Liberals are now calling for the Auditor-General to investigate these payments. “It was revealed […]

Greens promise to bring us PokieLeaks

ACT Greens spokesperson for Gaming Michael Mazengarb says that following the Federal announcement from Greens Senator Larissa Waters, Senator Nick Xenophon and Andrew Wilkie MP to use parliamentary privilege to protect whistleblowers from the gambling […]

Greens promise better bike facilities

SHANE Rattenbury has launched the latest tranche of the Greens’ transport plan to make Canberra quick and easy to get around – a plan for better bike facilities. “Transport is a major priority for the […]

Barr promises to think about cycle tourism if returned

ANDREW Barr says a re-elected Labor Government will work with local cycling groups and VisitCanberra to develop a new strategy to market Canberra to the domestic and international cycling community. “Our city has clear advantages […]

Griffiths / Wake up, this stuff matters

“Do you want an anti-corruption body turning over the rocks of Canberra’s political economy or do you think everything is fine under those rocks?” writes Lowbrow columnist JOHN GRIFFITHS

Moore / Poll promises power to the people

“A sensible voter who understands the critical nature of preferences will have significant influence on who gets elected,” writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE

Greens promise $60 million for paths

THE Greens have announced the latest plank of their transport plan, which includes a $60 million investment in walking and cycling infrastructure. “The Greens are putting the community first by prioritising people and investing in […]

Liberals have a plan for the arts

NICOLE Lawder has announced more than $16 million in new initiatives to encourage the growth of the Arts in the ACT. “A Canberra Liberals Government will commit to new infrastructure, incentives for excellence and getting […]

Grattan / Backpacker tax due to go to cabinet

FEDERAL cabinet on Tuesday is due to consider a compromise on the backpacker tax, as the government moves to clear away the issue as soon as possible. A submission is expected from Treasurer Scott Morrison […]

Tasers to contribute to Canberra’s liveability says Barr

ANDREW Barr says a re-elected ACT Labor government has committed to provide ACT Police with the funding for the full rollout of tasers across all police personnel if and when they are required. “Part of […]

Labor offers to pay the rent for new night life

ANDREW Barr says a Labor Government will encourage a more diverse night economy and make sure Canberra remains a safe place to go out. “ACT Labor will provide extra police for night-time patrols, provide one […]

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Auditor slams integrity and probity of Land Development Agency processes

Labor ups the road duplication ante

Grattan on Friday / Turnbull’s challenge is to avoid the Gillard trap

Liberals promise to duplicate William Slim Drive

Greens call for an end to pokie money in politics

Liberals promise grant money for doctors

Greens promise an active travel office

Liberals promise 30 new police with tasers

Barr promises an urban renewal authority

Liberals call for the Auditor-General to look at Government funding of Unions ACT

Greens promise to bring us PokieLeaks

Greens promise better bike facilities

Barr promises to think about cycle tourism if returned

Griffiths / Wake up, this stuff matters

Moore / Poll promises power to the people

Greens promise $60 million for paths

Liberals have a plan for the arts

Grattan / Backpacker tax due to go to cabinet

Tasers to contribute to Canberra’s liveability says Barr

Labor offers to pay the rent for new night life

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Auditor slams integrity and probity of Land Development Agency processes

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