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Canberra Liberals welcome findings of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel
Experts in this field have been calling for leadership in explicit instruction of phonics for years and it’s pleasing to see that these calls have been backed up by this inquiry.
Canberra Liberals act to Criminalise Coercive Control
Criminalising coercive control will reform how the legal system handles domestic violence, by moving away from an incident-based approach and towards an approach that prosecutes ongoing abusive behaviours.
Labor-Greens Government going backwards on elective surgery waitlists
This is utterly disgraceful. Despite the Labor-Greens government setting a target for only 430 patients to wait longer than clinically recommended, it is not even close to that commitment.
Canberrans hit with the largest increase of taxes in the country
Canberrans should not have to pay the price for bailing out an inept Treasurer and incompetent government, especially during a cost-of-living crisis.
Canberra Liberals to host roundtable forum with construction industry
There are some very concerning problems that are specific to the ACT and the Canberra Liberals want to know exactly what they are by speaking with members of the industry.
Canberra Liberals announce rebates up to $2000 for IVF treatment
Infertility affects around one in six Australian couples of reproductive age and the significant out-of-pocket costs involved with accessing these services is a barrier for many women and families who want to undergo this treatment.
AMA report highlights emergency department failures in the ACT
The Health Ministers’ track record is indicative of the fact that this government is either unwilling or incapable of fixing the problems in the health system that they have managed for more than a decade.
Andrew Barr's latest federal funding request nothing more than a stunt
Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, confirmed that Mr Barr has failed to provide a business case with his request for funding for a stadium or music pavilion.
Canberra Liberals Announce Mick Calatzis as Kurrajong candidate
Mick is an outstanding community candidate, with a wealth of knowledge from his time in the Police force, and also his long involvement in the community in and around Kurrajong.
Labor-Greens government must address primary care crisis
Canberrans are putting off seeing a doctor, spending longer in consultations on multiple issues, or going to emergency departments.
ACT bus fleet electrification targets not being met by Labor-Greens government
It is misleading for the government to put signage on buses stating there are 106 electric buses on the road when there is only 12.
Labor-Greens policy settings impacting the viability of construction industry in the ACT
With millions of dollars owed to creditors in the ACT our local subcontractors and suppliers have been severely impacted and the dream of homeownership for thousands of Canberrans is now in tatters.
ACT Health spends $1.5 million to spruik undelivered infrastructure projects
The bottom line is, Labor just can’t be trusted to deliver health infrastructure and no amount of spin will change that.
Elizabeth Lee statement on the ACT Greens housing policy
This unachievable policy put forward by the ACT Greens, a coalition partner that has been in government with Labor since 2012, would be disastrous for the future of the ACT.
Canberra Liberals announce people focused public transport policy
Elizabeth Lee said the policy will focus on a faster, greener, and better-connected public transport system that will be delivered cheaper and sooner.
$1.6 million CHS ‘rebrand’ unlikely to fix underlying culture issues
The $1.6 million being spent on a rebrand would have paid for 60 hip replacements, 400 cataract operations or 600 MRI’s.
Castley to highlight poor climate for ACT businesses in motion
I will also call upon the government to outline measures it will take to support business in the ACT, alongside actions to ensure that ACT services are responding to small business enquiries.
Stage 2A of the tram to cost Canberrans over $1.46 billion
That is equivalent to all Canberrans paying no rates for almost two years.
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