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The Latest Breaking News from Thomas Emerson

And now for something completely different in ACT politics ...

New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term.

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

Assembly finally takes shape with last seat decided

Six new members will join the ACT Legislative Assembly.

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

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

The Canberra Times

Thomas Emerson is positioned to win a seat in Kurrajong

The independent had a strong showing on election day.

The Canberra Times

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

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

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

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Rattenbury speaks to supporters on 'a mixed night' for the Greens

Mood down for Greens, as independents look hopeful.

The Canberra Times

The seat-by-seat play in the ACT election

Here's what you can maybe, possibly expect for each electorate.

The Canberra Times

Sports crying for government funding stay silent in fear 'they'll be punished'

Elite women's teams left scraps while fighting for survival.

The Canberra Times

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

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Inside the contradictory world of the ACT's independent parties

Why independent candidates have had to start political parties.

The Canberra Times

Independent won't support Libs if 'right-wing fascists' are on the frontbench

But the candidate won't support Andrew Barr either.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra list demands for major parties to secure support

But the group has ruled out forming a coalition government.

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One ACT party received a donation banned under their proposed policy

Who has donated what to the ACT's political parties in the past year.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra want inquiry into ACT's criminal justice system

The group has made the call ahead of the election.

The Canberra Times

Independents want ACT govt to give $40,000 grants to keep GPs in the city

The group also wants a burnout prevention strategy.

The Canberra Times

Brindabella independent says she will not support a Barr government

But Vanessa Picker says her support for the Liberals is not guaranteed.

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Is it undemocratic for Barr to be both Chief Minister and Treasurer?

A group of independents thinks it is, and wants it stopped.

The Canberra Times

Housing needs funding boost to cut waiting lists, independents say

'Progressive' govt called out for 'failing' ACT's vulnerable.

The Canberra Times

Independents complain about 'misleading and inaccurate' Labor ad

Candidates have submitted complaints to Elections ACT.

The Canberra Times

Elected Body deputy chair to run for Independents for Canberra

The final candidates for the group have been unveiled.

The Canberra Times

Senior cop, ex-Matilda among potential independent ACT candidates

The final candidates will be selected in coming weeks.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra registered as ACT political party

The party will endorse candidates by the middle of the year.

The Canberra Times

Prominent Ngunnawal elder considers independent tilt for Assembly

Aunty Violet Sheridan is weighing up a run in Yerrabi.

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