The wait list for public housing in the ACT has "exploded" by 44 per cent over the last three years, increasing to 3175 Canberrans this month from 2209 in 2020, says Canberra Liberal Mark Parton.
Motorists can expect "minor delays" as traffic heading north on Commonwealth Avenue is diverted on to a temporary road over London Circuit from Monday morning, says Major Projects Canberra.
"By diverting population growth from the ACT, the government is reducing revenue from Commonwealth grants, land sales, stamp duty and rates," writes MIKE QUIRK.
Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee will introduce a Bill on Tuesday to stop Andrew Barr’s "sick tax", which she says will make it more to see a GP.