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4 days ago |
abc.net.au | Greg Jennett
Every Canberran could sense in February the abject implosion of the ACT's finances that apparently only dawned on the Barr Labor government sometime after its re-election in October. Only now, in the sheer breadth, size, and audacity of its lunge for new revenue, coupled with persistent deficits for another four years, can we truly appreciate the extent of its fiscal desperation.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Greg Jennett
Deal-making? Decisive? Dithering? Or just momentarily deferred? Everyone will take their pick trying to determine why Donald Trump has bought himself time to make the most consequential decision a US president can make — whether to plunge his forces into another foreign conflict of unknown risk and uncertain duration. As ever with Trump pronouncements, there's a little something in this for everyone.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Harry Frost |Greg Jennett
Concerns have been raised about proposed planning rule changes aimed at encouraging the construction of more "missing middle" properties in areas currently zoned for standalone houses. Some Canberra residents fear the property industry sees the relaxed rules as a chance at deregulation and unfettered access to more land for development. The draft Missing Middle Housing Design Guide is open for public feedback online until July 22, and by email until August 5.
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2 months ago |
abc.net.au | Tahlia Roy |Greg Jennett
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is the most senior federal representative the ACT has ever had and is now seeking her fourth election win as a senator. There's just one problem though — at the height of her powers within the Albanese government, Senator Gallagher risks being bumped from first to second place in the ACT pecking order by independent Senator David Pocock.
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Mar 27, 2025 |
abc.net.au | Greg Jennett
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