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Commission recommends some GST changes. They're not good for the ACT

Commission recommends some GST changes. They're not good for the ACT

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was quick to reject the recommendations, which would see the ACT lose more than $900 million in GST revenue by 2026-27.

  • by Steven Trask

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Another Labor candidate puts hand up for new seat of Canberra
ALP

Another Labor candidate puts hand up for new seat of Canberra

The 24-year-old staffer to the chief minister believes his age is a strength of his campaign.

  • by Sally Whyte
ACT govt bought land for $7 million, despite valuing it at $4 million
Andrew Barr

ACT govt bought land for $7 million, despite valuing it at $4 million

Chief Minister defends approving buying the block, saying it would earn more than $100 million when sold off, despite the purchase not meeting key tests.

  • by Daniel Burdon
ACT government wants to divert club contributions into charitable fund
Canberra

ACT government wants to divert club contributions into charitable fund

Andrew Barr says clubs have been "very narrowly focused" when making compulsory donations to the community from poker machine profits.

  • by Blake Foden
ACT funded school fitness program despite company's debt to territory
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ACT funded school fitness program despite company's debt to territory

B Firm has now agreed to a payment plan for the debt of $20,000 plus GST.

  • by Kirsten Lawson
'A bit Grand Designs': On site at the ANU's new $260 million precinct
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'A bit Grand Designs': On site at the ANU's new $260 million precinct

The precinct is set to open in February, but just a few months ago the whole site was under water.

  • by Sherryn Groch
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Canberra's first home buyers could soon 'broaden their horizons'
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Canberra's first home buyers could soon 'broaden their horizons'

Budget changes could make it easier for first home buyers to buy into existing homes and apartments in established suburbs.

  • by Daniel Burdon
Canberra Liberals promise to cap rates if they win the next election
Canberra

Canberra Liberals promise to cap rates if they win the next election

Rates across Canberra will rise by an average of $172 for houses and $135 for units from July, according to Tuesday's budget.

  • by Katie Burgess
ACT Budget: New CTP scheme gets $3.4 million in budget
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ACT Budget: New CTP scheme gets $3.4 million in budget

The Barr government will set up a new ICT system in order to roll out the new model of compulsory third party insurance chosen by a citizen's jury earlier in the year. 

  • by Katie Burgess
ACT budget: Barr stays course on tax reform, brings in surplus
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Canberra

ACT budget: Barr stays course on tax reform, brings in surplus

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has, in his seventh budget as ACT Treasurer, crafted a budget any state or territory Labor treasurer would be happy to go out on.

  • by Daniel Burdon
ACT government warned of potential for 'disjoint' in ACT Health split
ACT government

ACT government warned of potential for 'disjoint' in ACT Health split

A consultants report and emails released under Freedom of Information laws outline concerns about the proposed restructure.

  • by Daniel Burdon