ACT voters face a choice that could shape the capital for decades — a 'proven' government or a 'fresh' opposition
5 months, 1 week ago

ACT voters face a choice that could shape the capital for decades — a 'proven' government or a 'fresh' opposition

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A "proven" government, or a "fresh" opposition. Words and phrases like "arrogant" and "lost its way" have come up now and then during conversations with voters But the Hare-Clark system means ACT Labor would need a particularly dire result to lose any of its 10 seats. Sources in both major parties agree the electorate of Brindabella could be a happy hunting ground for a Canberra Liberal gain. The party's traditional strength has been in the south, and sources in both major parties agree the electorate of Brindabella could be a happy hunting ground for a Liberal gain. Labor was also rapped over the knuckles yesterday, forced to retract a campaign ad which the electoral commission found misrepresented Deputy Liberal Leader Leanne Castley's view on abortion.

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ACT election campaign mode is on, and the formula for winning power is unlike anywhere else in the country
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ACT election campaign mode is on, and the formula for winning power is unlike anywhere else in the country

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It is sometimes hard to know exactly when the starting gun for an election campaign fires, as campaign mode can often start well in advance of polling day. ACT Labor vying for seventh term in government ACT Labor are led by the territory's current chief minister, Andrew Barr. The ACT Greens have walked a fine line over the past four …

Party of community independents to contest ACT election after being inspired by Senator David Pocock's success
1 year, 2 months ago

Party of community independents to contest ACT election after being inspired by Senator David Pocock's success

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A party of community independents will contest this year's ACT election under the direction of Canberra barrister Clare Carnell — the daughter of former ACT chief minister Kate Carnell. Key points: Independents for Canberra will contest October's ACT election The party is inspired by Senator David Pocock's success at the last federal election Senator Pocock says the Hare-Clark system makes …

ACT election 2020: What would it take for the Canberra Liberals to win?
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ACT election 2020: What would it take for the Canberra Liberals to win?

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In 1972, then Labor leader Gough Whitlam told Australian voters "it's time" — time to move on from 23 consecutive years of conservative government. The last time ACT voters went to the ballot box, for May's federal election, Labor comfortably retained the two seats of Canberra and Fenner and collected the new seat of Bean, in the city's south. In …

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