‘Cruel’ Trump move to shake Aussies’ trust in US
Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.
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ACT taxpayers should be questioning the absence of Chief Minister Andrew Barr's third overseas trip in the last four months, just days after his government delivered a horror budget for Canberrans, says Opposition Leader Leanne Castley.
Less than a week on from his government's uncomfortable budget, Chief Minister Andrew Barr has flown to Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The ACT Greens will not support Labor's budget proposal of a $250 health levy on everyday Canberrans.
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Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing
The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.
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This budget will push more people to the brink, says Rattenbury
The ACT government was seeking to solve its budget shortfalls by increasing costs on everyday Canberrans rather than generating revenue from those who can – and should – pay more, said ACT Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury.
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Canberrans will be in shock over budget, says Lib leader
All Canberrans will be in shock once they find out how much more they will have to pay, says ACT Liberal Leader Leanne Castley in response to Labor's deficit budget reveal on Tuesday afternoon.
Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief, reports JACOB SHTEYMAN.
Surging hospital demand and much-needed infrastructure projects are running the ACT's coffers dry, as treasurer Chris Steel prepares to unveil a budget deficit.
Tuesday's ACT budget will list spending of more than $145 million to kickstart home building.
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
Ahead of its formal budget presentation, the ACT government has announced it is spending more than $15 million on tourism and community events, including the revitalisation of Telstra Tower.
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson will introduce a Private Member’s Bill intended to ensure the ACT government upholds its commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap because "we’re not on track to close the gap".
Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.
Ahead of its formal budget announcement, the ACT government will spend $20 million over four years to upgrades in Belconnen and promising a "strong pipeline" of infrastructure and local upgrades across Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo.
Citing leadership issues, Liberal member for Ginninderra Peter Cain has suddenly resigned from the Canberra Liberals' shadow cabinet, "effective immediately".
Ahead of its formal release, the ACT government says its 2025–26 Budget is spending $112 million over four years to fund the recently agreed Australian Federal Police Enterprise Agreement.
Ahead of its 2025–26 ACT Budget, the government has announced spending across Gungahlin.
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified as the two countries target each other with strikes, amid growing international alarm.
