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Independents for Canberra: 2024 promises

What each party said it would do at the 2024 election, in its own words, with a link to where it said it.

Each promise was copied word for word from the party’s own website, as saved by the Internet Archive in 2024. A person still needs to check each one against its source, so most show “Not yet checked”. Whether a promise was kept is only marked when there is evidence for it.

Business and the economy6

  • Establish a Night-Time Economy Commissioner“Following the lead of NSW and QLD in establishing a Night-Time Economy Commissioner tasked with reinvigorating Canberra's nightlife”18 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Reopen Telstra Tower with food, drink and an interactive educational experience“The reopening of Telstra Tower with a premium food and beverage offering alongside an immersive interactive educational experience.”Sara Poguet and Ben Johnston (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) · 18 October 2024 · Kurrajong · Source · As published in 2024
  • Cut liquor licence fees by 80%, free late-night public transport and fund a night-time festival“reducing liquor licence fees by 80%, providing free late night public transport and funding a nighttime festival to showcase what the Night Time Economy looks like in the new City Entertainment Precinct.”Sara Poguet and Ben Johnston (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) · 18 October 2024 · Kurrajong · Source · As published in 2024
  • Cut payroll tax from 6.85% to match or beat the NSW rate of 5.45% (candidates support)“Reducing payroll tax from 6.85 per cent to match or beat the NSW rate of 5.45 per cent.”19 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Matched-funded Innovation Scaleup grants of $50,000 to $250,000 through the Canberra Innovation Network (candidates support)“Offering matched-funded Innovation Scaleup grants of $50,000 to $250,000, delivered through the Canberra Innovation Network”19 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Tackle insurance costs, especially workers' compensation premiums (candidates support)“Tackling insurance costs, particularly workers’ compensation insurance where premiums charged in the ACT are the highest in the country”19 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024