"All parties should realise that the fastest primary vote gainers in the last decade of ACT politics, 'Others', do not currently have a seat in the assembly. But they do have influence," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
"At this stage, early in the election year, the threat is coming from potential crossbenchers. It remains to be seen what will be offered by the Liberals," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Letter writer REBECCA MARKS, of Palmerston, says the ACT Labor leadership is "wilfully ignoring the concerns of its own members" by not acting on a membership direction from last year to hold an independent review into the kangaroo cull.
“Nothing will stop the ACT Greens and Labor in government from doing what they believe they are entitled to do. They carry on as if they were untouchable,” writes “Canberra Matters” columnist PAUL COSTIGAN. .
"Despite all the rhetoric, the ACT Greens are not yet addressing the realities of the climate crisis. The tree canopy will most likely stay around 20 per cent at best for years to come," says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
Labor backbencher Dr Marisa Paterson will move a motion in the ACT Legislative Assembly tomorrow (August 3) calling for stricter regulations and continued community education programs about vaping and e-cigarettes.
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