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How a sports stadium became a federal election issue for Canberra

It may be the national capital, but Canberra is woefully lacking when it comes to major sporting facilities. On this, everyone is agreed, with federal election candidates this week making clear that they would take it on as an election issue.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

National cabinet reaching its limits: Barr

Andrew Barr said the "hard yakka" of long-term policy reform was done by treasurers rather than first ministers.

The Canberra Times · Mar 16, 2022

Work-life balance a priority in ACT government's new economic plan

Canberra will be positioned as a "test bed" for new technology and innovation in plan to be outlined by Andrew Barr.

The Canberra Times · Mar 15, 2022

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Mohammed Ali named Canberra Citizen of the Year

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr made the announcement on Tuesday morning as part of Canberra Day celebrations.

The Canberra Times · Mar 14, 2022

ACT government's stamp duty reprieve extended for buyers purchasing off-the-plan properties up to $600,000

In an effort to address housing supply issues, the ACT government extends stamp duty concession for buyers purchasing an off-the-plan home of up to $600,000.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Stamp duty waiver extended for off-the-plan dwellings amid price jump

The maximum property price eligible for the stamp duty waiver will be raised by $100,000.

The Canberra Times · Mar 14, 2022

ACT to consider health advice around scrapping close contact rules

Leaders agreed at a national cabinet meeting on Friday to remove the isolation requirement as soon as possible.

The Canberra Times · Mar 12, 2022

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Barr says ACT govt decisions have little impact on Canberra house prices

The Chief Minister engaged in a fiery debate with opposition planning spokesman Peter Cain over house prices in Canberra.

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2022

Federal candidates should commit to reopening, upgrading AIS Arena: Barr

Andrew Barr has sought to cast the future of the AIS Arena as a local federal election issue.

The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2022

Federal candidates should commit to reopening, upgrading AIS Arena: Barr

Andrew Barr has sought to cast the future of the AIS Arena as a local federal election issue.

The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2022

Questions over 'sanitised' report on major ACT govt project

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said a full review could not be released as there was "frank and fearless" advice which had to be kept confidential.

The Canberra Times · Mar 1, 2022

ACT opposition calls for review of procurement decisions from past five years

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee has written to Chief Minister Andrew Barr about a review.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2022

International flights to Canberra 'years away': Barr

The focus will remain on domestic travel as the prospect of international flights stays grounded for Canberra Airport.

The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2022

ACT public servants not 'consumer fodder': Chief Minister defends hybrid work

Mr Barr strongly defended flexible work and said public servants are not 'consumer fodder'.

The Canberra Times · Feb 24, 2022

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The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2022

Beyond COVID: The year ahead in ACT politics

COVID recovery will dominate 2022, but the government will also look to push ahead with policies that have been placed on the backburner.

The Canberra Times · Feb 18, 2022

ACT eases restrictions but warnings of winter ahead

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has not ruled out reintroducing restrictions if the situation worsens.

The Canberra Times · Feb 18, 2022

ACT's virus decisions at the mercy of NSW

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has repeatedly said the "ACT is an island within NSW".

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

ACT begins easing of COVID-19 restrictions

The ACT is scrapping density limits and other restrictions with mask rules to be relaxed next week as the national capital unwinds COVID-19 control measures.

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ABC News · Feb 17, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions eased across the ACT with changes to density limits, dancing and working from home requirements

A raft of restrictions will ease across the ACT from 6pm tonight, with density limits across the territory scrapped and a return of singing and dancing at hospitality venues.

The Canberra Times · Feb 17, 2022

'Cautiously optimistic' Canberra to ease COVID restrictions from tonight

The restrictions will be eased from 6pm on Friday night.

The Canberra Times · Feb 13, 2022

'Read between the lines': Barr takes aim at protesters' political backers

But ACT authorities have limited options to prevent protesters from gathering in Canberra, even if the locals don't like the people who turned up.

The Canberra Times · Feb 11, 2022

Electric vehicles could double or triple each year on ACT roads: Barr

Mr Barr said the ACT would continue to lead the nation on EV take-up, as he cut the ribbon on a Tesla showroom on Friday.

ABC News · Feb 11, 2022

Canberrans brace for disruptions as protesters suggest targeting COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Australian Institute of Sport

Protesters say they may target a mass vaccination clinic in Canberra tomorrow as their demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates disrupts a charity book fair and shuts down the Capital Region Farmers Market.

The Canberra Times · Feb 8, 2022

Protesters 'effectively stalking Canberrans' claims Andrew Barr

ACT Policing and the ACT government will continue to monitor the protests over the coming days, with the activity believed to have hit its peak.

The Canberra Times · Feb 7, 2022

COVID recovery to dominate ACT politics in 2022

The three leaders of the ACT's political parties have labelled COVID recovery as the main priority for the year.

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