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Andrew Barr’s Labor holds on to power in the ACT as Greens vote collapses
October 20, 2024
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has described his election victory securing a seventh Labor term as “extraordinary”, as he extends his party’s political reign in the nation’s capital to 27 consecutive years. With his...
Read MoreACT votes: Labor wins seventh consecutive term in government, Canberra Liberals concede
October 19, 2024
ACT Labor has been returned to government after 23 years in power, with the Canberra Liberals conceding defeat. Two independents will sit in the Legislative Assembly for the first time in more than two...
Read MoreACT Election 2024: The state of play at close of counting
October 19, 2024
The state of the parties at the end of counting tonight is Labor 10, Liberal 8, Greens 2, IFC 1, 1 independent, with three to be decided, although it is likely the Liberals will...
Read MoreIndependents for Canberra candidate Thomas Emerson on likely election win
October 19, 2024
Watch election night interview here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-19/independents-for-canberra-candidate-thomas-emerson/104493682
Read MoreElection day has arrived. What way will the numbers fall?
October 19, 2024
It's as if everyone on the campaign trail has been trying to solve a fiendishly difficult algebra problem: solve for x, where x is the support independent candidates will receive at the ACT election...
Read MoreNew wave of independents a challenge to ACT Labor’s 23-year grip on power
October 19, 2024
Independents for Canberra lead candidate Thomas Emerson said the movement had been “inspired” by the success of the teals at the last federal election, with the goal of offering ACT voters an alternative from...
Read MoreThe seat-by-seat play in the ACT election
October 18, 2024
Five is the key number in the ACT election. There are five electorates, each electorate has five members and the government is usually determined by who wins the fifth seat in each electorate.
Read MoreElection 2024: Region's political tragics have their say
October 18, 2024
With the ACT going to the polls tomorrow, what feels like the longest election campaign ever is (mercifully) almost over.
Read MoreBoycott the major parties and support independents
October 17, 2024
Dr Vanessa Picker, Independents for Canberra lead candidate for Brindabella, is asking voters to boycott the major parties and instead vote for Independent candidates who represent genuine community-led change.
Read MoreYoung people ‘really relate’ to indie Thomas Emerson
October 16, 2024
“Our Youth Representative Group members really relate to Thomas Emerson; a fellow millennial, he is an energetic and smart young leader and younger parent, he is also prepared to listen, be courageous, and introduce...
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