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How do we make it safer to speak up in Canberra?

The ACT once led the world. Now it lags behind NSW.

The Canberra Times

Emerson seeks to ban 'harmful' gambling industry's political donations

Independent acts on election promise to force debate on donation ban.

The Canberra Times

'There's no way' hire cars were taken apart by CIT students, CEO says

CIT CEO rejects 'offensive' allegations.

The Canberra Times

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Canberrans at 'significant risk of injury or death' after unqualified CIT students pull apart hire cars

CIT CEO allegedly did not respond to whistleblower's warnings.

The Canberra Times

CIT advertised deputy position weeks before CEO's misconduct was revealed

'CIT has been experiencing a range of cost pressures,' minister says.

The Canberra Times

ACT independents react to federal party talks

'If I'm elected as an independent, I'm going to remain as an independent.'

The Canberra Times

'We don't track it': the admission behind the ACT's $2.9b procurement spend

Data shows drop in proportion of govt contracts going to local firms.

The Canberra Times

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Police seize art posters depicting Trump, Putin and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms from Canberra bar

Owner calls it ‘ludicrous’ Dissent Cafe and Bar was shut down after complaint, the first in Australia’s capital since new federal hate symbol laws

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ACT police accused of ‘racial profiling’ for allegedly pulling guns on Indigenous teenager after mistaking him for suspect

Family of 17-year-old travelling on bus that was stopped by police say officers searched boy even after admitting mistake

The Guardian - AU

And now for something completely different in ACT politics ...

New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term.

The Canberra Times

Labor strikes deal with Emerson as Barr brushes off delay fears

Andrew Barr says election's lesson is need for more collaboration.

The Canberra Times

Assembly finally takes shape with last seat decided

Six new members will join the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Libs' concession 'a bit premature' with independents hoping of claiming third seat

Leader only said Libs were 'unlikely' to form government.

The Canberra Times

Thomas Emerson is positioned to win a seat in Kurrajong

The independent had a strong showing on election day.

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Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

The Canberra Times

'The hard work begins': Barr claims seventh straight Labor victory in ACT

The Chief Minister said talks would begin with the 'progressive' crossbench.

The Canberra Times

Rattenbury speaks to supporters on 'a mixed night' for the Greens

Mood down for Greens, as independents look hopeful.

The Canberra Times

The seat-by-seat play in the ACT election

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

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Sports crying for government funding stay silent in fear 'they'll be punished'

Elite women's teams left scraps while fighting for survival.

The Guardian - AU

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

The Canberra Times

Inside the contradictory world of the ACT's independent parties

Why independent candidates have had to start political parties.

The Canberra Times

Independent won't support Libs if 'right-wing fascists' are on the frontbench

But the candidate won't support Andrew Barr either.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra list demands for major parties to secure support

But the group has ruled out forming a coalition government.

The Canberra Times

One ACT party received a donation banned under their proposed policy

Who has donated what to the ACT's political parties in the past year.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra want inquiry into ACT's criminal justice system

The group has made the call ahead of the election.

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