The Latest Breaking News from Mark Parton

Parton elected as the Assembly's new speaker

Andrew Barr nominated him for the role.

The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2024

At 4pm, Elizabeth Lee's phone rang and everything began to unravel

How the Canberra Liberals' leadership contest unfolded.

The Canberra Times · Oct 31, 2024

'A lot we can change': Castley speaks after being elected Liberals leader

A last-minute deal delivers the former deputy the party's top job.

The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2024

From cheers to tears at Liberals function

The party had some good results early in the night.

The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2024

The seat-by-seat play in the ACT election

Here's what you can maybe, possibly expect for each electorate.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2024

Key workers a focus in Liberals' plan for 2000 extra affordable homes

Promise includes incentives for community housing providers.

The Canberra Times · Sep 22, 2024

Liberals back push for commissioner to oversee strata homes in ACT

A strata and building commissioner would be appointed by the Liberals.

The Canberra Times · Sep 12, 2024

Labor drops plans for tougher cuts to pokies as stoush hits 'lowest point'

But Greens say they would have backed the change despite arguments.

The Canberra Times · Sep 5, 2024

Greens plan to speed up light rail build based on 'fantasy': Steel

Rolling construction would speed up project, Greens say. But Labor disagrees.

The Canberra Times · Aug 27, 2024

Labor's bus plan has the Greens and Liberals lining up to take credit

Tripartisan backing for buses. Tripartisan disagreement on detail.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23, 2024