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UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

Barr set to relinquish treasury amid big ACT public service shake-up

Chief Minister promises 'economics team', hints at fewer directorates.

The Canberra Times

ACT to seek urgent advice over NCA bridge delay's effect on light rail

Andrew Barr said Greens' plan to speed up project 'not feasible'.

The Canberra Times

Parton elected as the Assembly's new speaker

Andrew Barr nominated him for the role.

The Canberra Times

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Greens' self-imposed crossbench exile shows an intractable challenge

ACT Greens enter very different territory sitting outside the cabinet.

The Canberra Times

Labor strikes deal with Emerson as Barr brushes off delay fears

Andrew Barr says election's lesson is need for more collaboration.

The Canberra Times

The last-minute talks that decided the Greens' role in the next Assembly

Rattenbury says 'Labor was unwilling to budge' after weeks of talks.

The Canberra Times

'Affronted' ACT Greens seem prepared to walk away from negotiations with ALP

Shane Rattenbury 'affronted' Greens seen as a wing of Labor Party.

The Canberra Times

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'A lot we can change': Castley speaks after being elected Liberals leader

A last-minute deal delivers the former deputy the party's top job.

The Canberra Times

Assembly finally takes shape with last seat decided

Six new members will join the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Greens defy expectations as Rattenbury defends party against 'good news' claims

The party is now likely to have four members.

The Canberra Times

'You don't get to be the minister for good news': Barr hits out at Greens

You can't 'spend all of your time on just the issues you care about'.

The Canberra Times

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

AAP

Libs' concession 'a bit premature' with independents hoping of claiming third seat

Leader only said Libs were 'unlikely' to form government.

The Canberra Times

A long path to re-election has emerged for a Labor 'underdog'

The longtime MLA faces an uphill battle to retain his seat.

The Canberra Times

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As Barr drives final nail into city stadium coffin, for some 'it doesn't make sense'

Andrew Barr has declared the city stadium can be put to bed.

The Canberra Times

'The hard work begins': Barr claims seventh straight Labor victory in ACT

The Chief Minister said talks would begin with the 'progressive' crossbench.

The Canberra Times

Inside the room: Barr raises a glass to another win as some faces turned glum

One minister in particular was not looking very happy

The Canberra Times

It's official - Labor is officially returning to government. Here's what they've promised

The party has played it safe in the campaign.

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Red jelly, a zillion sizzling sausages - and the ACT votes

The ACT goes to the polls and the parties have their final push.

The Canberra Times

Election day has arrived. What way will the numbers fall?

Will independents actually make it to the Assembly?

AAP

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.

The Guardian - AU

Trams, stadiums and climate: all you need to know about the ACT election

Liberals hope to break Labor’s 23-year grip on power while Greens also have a chance of leading Canberrans

The Canberra Times

Liberals rates policy would cost $100m more than party expected

But opposition's payroll tax cuts cost 40% less than Libs' estimated.

The Canberra Times

Leaders make final pitches as ACT election campaign draws to a close

Lee said the Libs are ready, while Barr said longevity was no liability.

AAP

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

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