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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Jasper Lindell

New deal needed to dismantle ACT's 'economic barrier': Labor MP

A new commission is needed to unlock the economic potential of the Canberra region and make it easier for governments and business to work on both sides of the ACT border and drive investment, a Labor MP says.

David Smith, the Labor member for Bean, called for the establishment of a "Capital Region Compact" and a joint economic commission established by agreement of the Commonwealth, ACT and NSW governments tasked with boosting the region's productivity.

David Smith, the federal Labor MP for Bean. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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