Labor paid the price of not considering all voters
Rather than accept that federal Labor’s campaign was a failure, Andrew Leigh has made the remarkable claim that the Greens should have been “campaigning for stronger progressives” …
Seven ways to improve the ACT’s education system
Given the amount of money we spend per student and our relative socioeconomic advantage, the ACT’s education system should be at the top of the …
ACT Labor party members, it’s time to lead the way
Much like a team playing the second quarter of an AFL football match, the second year of a government’s term in office can shape its …
Electoral commission has misjudged public sentiment on Bean
After unilaterally proposing to name the new ACT electorate after war correspondent Charles Bean, there can be no doubt that the Australian Electoral Commission has …
CT Editorial: Bean is worthy but decision still a missed opportunity
Those opposed to the naming of Canberra’s new Federal electorate after war correspondent and Australian War Memorial founder, Charles Bean, are shooting wide of the …
CT Editorial: Enough is enough: s44 needs to go to a referendum as soon as possible
It’s time for section 44 of the constitution to be put to the people with a view to amending what has turned out to be …
Letter to the Editor: Honour Giurgola
On the 30th anniversary of Parliament House we should name the third seat after its architect Romaldo Giurgola to honour his contribution to Canberra and …
Letter to the Editor: No need for MPs to go to court
Judy Bamberger asks how we can improve section 44 citizenship tests to avoid the trauma faced by MPs with less orthodox backgrounds. Our politicians can …
Letter to the Editor: We’re not robots
Matt Byrne’s article on the future of ACT Labor is enlightening. Online communities can supplement party activities, however an egalitarian party would ensure that everyone …
Charities aren’t enough. ACT government should take over homelessness services
The best treatment for homelessness is simple: provide people with a place to stay. There should be a coordinated, government-run service, providing safe, secure, 24/7 emergency accommodation on the same day that people need it.
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