Andrew Barr
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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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
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
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
Exclusive
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
ANU
'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
ACT budget
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
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 government
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
Analysis
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
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