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Trams, stadiums and climate: all you need to know about the ACT election

Liberals hope to break Labor’s 23-year grip on power while Greens also have a chance of leading Canberrans

The Guardian - AU

Liberals rates policy would cost $100m more than party expected

But opposition's payroll tax cuts cost 40% less than Libs' estimated.

The Canberra Times

Leaders make final pitches as ACT election campaign draws to a close

Lee said the Libs are ready, while Barr said longevity was no liability.

The Canberra Times

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Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

AAP

Labor forced to pull 'inaccurate, misleading' ad under truth laws

The ad concerned the deputy opposition leader's abortion stance.

The Canberra Times

The seat-by-seat play in the ACT election

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

The Canberra Times

Calls grow to return Ginninderra Falls to public land after key govt meeting

Andrew Barr previously said the falls were 'not on our radar'.

The Canberra Times

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Lee says journalist was 'mansplaining' before she was caught flipping him off

Political foes have hit out at Lee's behaviour.

The Canberra Times

'Benefit women a lot more': Lee won't make drastic changes to flexible work

Lee made her views known during a leaders' debate.

The Canberra Times

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

A reporter given the middle finger by ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee says the public should be concerned by journalists being attacked for doing their job.

AAP

Andrew Barr defends development application delays

A 'commitment that was made' had stalled DA approvals, Barr said.

The Canberra Times

Lee caught on camera flipping off journalist after testy exchange

The Opposition Leader made the gesture after a press conference.

The Canberra Times

'That was a mistake': Barr admits he should not have appointed Sofronoff

Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.

The Canberra Times

'Regrettable' Greens candidates' posts missed in vetting: Rattenbury

James Cruz apologised for the old Facebook posts.

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Liberals promise more free parking for Civic

Labor has also been pitching its new theatre precinct.

The Canberra Times

Current ministerial responsibility carve up 'making it hard for public service'

Clearer reporting lines needed, Shane Rattenbury says.

The Canberra Times

Voters urged to 'check the terms and conditions' on parties' cost claims

Libs say Barr not up front on true cost of health staff growth.

The Canberra Times

Labor promises another battery, $75m for household sustainability loans

A 250-megawatt battery would be delivered in the next term under Labor.

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Libs launch attack on Barr's credentials after tax cut costings

Costings show Liberals' payroll tax cuts worth less than expected.

The Canberra Times

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

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

The Canberra Times

The old foe with a familiar name which could harm Labor in key seats

ACT Labor is urging voters not to be 'misled'.

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

A quiet place to chill ... and vote, with the neurodiverse in mind

The new low-sensory pre-polling centre is a first for a Canberra election.

The Canberra Times

'There's a lot of people who are frustrated': Can Lee break a 23-year drought?

It's been a long time since the Liberals have governed in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Greens defend candidate's post about martyrdom as 'creative writing'

But Harini Rangarajan's posts about Osama bin Laden have now been deleted.

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