Canberra Liberals: 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.

Community support14

A priority review of community sector funding“A Canberra Liberals Government will undertake as a priority a comprehensive and transparent review with community sector organisations”14 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Audit government assets for community sector use, and $5 million over two years to fix existing facilities“a commitment of $5 million over the first two years of a Canberra Liberals Government to undertake the necessary urgent work to existing facilities”14 October 2024 · Timing: first two years · Source · As published in 2024
$4.5 million more for the National Multicultural Festival“Providing $4.5 million in additional funding for the National Multicultural Festival.”12 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Speed up the sale of public land next to the Gungahlin Mosque“expediting the sale of a plot of public land adjacent to the Gungahlin Mosque”12 October 2024 · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024
A concessional lease for a Nepalese Hindu Temple and Community Centre“committing to grant a suitable concessional lease to facilitate the construction of a Nepalese Hindu Temple and Community Centre”12 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
$100,000 for multicultural community outreach programs“allocating $100,000 to support ACT multicultural community groups for community outreach programs.”12 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Increase Kidsafe ACT funding by $110,000 a year for four years“a Canberra Liberals Government will increase funding to Kidsafe ACT by an additional $110,000 per year for four years.”30 September 2024 · Timing: four years · Source · As published in 2024
Increase Seniors Expo and Seniors Grant Program funding by 50%“50% increase in funding to the annual Seniors Grant Program”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Legislate a standalone coercive control offence with an education program“legislate a standalone criminal offence for coercive control”17 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Fund two domestic and family violence fast response units“Establish specialised domestic and family violence fast response units”17 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Direct all Safer Families Levy revenue to frontline family violence services“commit to allocating all revenue received from the Safer Families Levy towards frontline domestic and family violence services”17 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Build a 30,000-seat city stadium at Acton Waterfront, starting construction in the first term“the Canberra Liberals will begin construction in the first term of government”10 September 2024 · Inner North · Timing: first term · Source · As published in 2024
A veterans community facility, northside memorial and Veteran Community Coordinator“That is why we have committed to establish a Veteran Community Coordinator”20 July 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
$875,000 for Fearless Women over four years“the Canberra Liberals announce a $875,000 funding commitment for Fearless Women if elected in October this year.”8 March 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Business and the economy2

$100 registration rebate for passenger vehicles and caravans“$100 registration rebate for passenger vehicles and caravans”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Build a new National Convention Centre at the Civic Pool site, first stage about $510 million“a Canberra Liberals Government will deliver a new National Convention Centre in the city located at the current Civic Pool site.”7 September 2024 · Inner North · Source · As published in 2024

Schools and education3

A $200 classroom supplies voucher for every ACT teacher each year“providing each ACT teacher with a $200 voucher at the start of each school year”21 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Fund a literacy and numeracy plan with Year 1 screening and small group intervention“a Canberra Liberals Government will fully fund and implement an evidence-driven plan to improve literacy and numeracy in the ACT”21 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Extra $25 million so every government school meets minimum standards for heating, cooling and toilets“A Canberra Liberals Government will also boost the Asset Renewal Program with an additional $25million”21 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Climate and environment4

$100 million over 10 years for lake and waterway quality“a Canberra Liberals Government will invest $100 million over 10 years to address this issue.”11 October 2024 · Timing: 10 years · Source · As published in 2024
Continue the pathway to net zero by 2045“The Canberra Liberals will continue the pathway to net zero by 2045”11 October 2024 · Timing: 2045 · Source · As published in 2024
Fund a full-time wildlife vet, more for environment groups, land for wombat rescue and a new RSPCA home in Pialligo“A Canberra Liberals Government will provide ongoing funding for a full-time dedicated wildlife vet, increase operational funding to peak environmental groups, allocate land to wombat rescue, provide RSPCA ACT with a new home in Pialigo”11 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Protect the Western Edge from development by ending investigative studies“protecting the ecologically significant Western Edge from future development by ceasing all investigative studies of the area”19 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Health7

Deliver 70,000 elective surgeries next term, including 10,000 extra through a private provider“A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver 70,000 elective surgeries in the next term of government”25 September 2024 · Timing: next term · Source · As published in 2024
GPs in walk-in centres in South Tuggeranong, West Belconnen, North Gungahlin and the Inner South“deliver even better walk in centres in South Tuggeranong, West Belconnen, North Gungahlin and the Inner South where GPs will work with nurses”24 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Exempt GPs from payroll tax“exempt GPs from Andrew Barr’s payroll tax”24 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Pay up to $100,000 of HECS debt for up to 30 new GPs who commit to five years in the ACT“pay up to $100,000 of HECS debt for up to 30 new GPs for a 5-year commitment to practicing in the ACT”24 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Establish an endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic at Canberra Hospital“establish a dedicated endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic at the Canberra Hospital”17 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Fund RSV immunisation (Beyfortus) for up to 7,000 newborns and vulnerable infants (up to $2.6 million)“a Canberra Liberals Government will deliver the RSV immunisation, Beyfortus for up to 7000 newborns and vulnerable infants.”23 June 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Rebates of up to $2,000 for IVF out-of-pocket costs from 1 October 2024“ACT residents will be able to access up to $2000 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred when recieving IVF”23 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Housing7

Extra $5 million for urgent public housing maintenance“provide additional $5 million to immediately address the most urgent maintenance issues in ACT public housing”23 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Deliver 2,000 more social and affordable dwellings“a Canberra Liberals Government will deliver an additional 2000 social and affordable dwellings for Canberrans in need”23 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Give 100 residential lots a year for four years to community housing providers (shared equity)“contribute 100 residential land lots for mixed used housing per year, for four years to community housing providers on a shared equity basis”23 September 2024 · Timing: four years · Source · As published in 2024
Reserve 10% of all new developments for social housing“commit 10 per cent of all new developments being reserved for social housing.”23 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Deliver 125,000 new dwellings by 2050“Elizabeth Lee has today announced the Canberra Liberals’ plan to deliver 125,000 new dwellings in the capital by 2050”19 September 2024 · Timing: 2050 · Source · As published in 2024
Auction all over-the-counter SLA blocks in Jacka and Whitlam, 10% reserved for first home buyers at 75% of market value“with 10% of those reserved for first home buyers offered at 75% of market value”19 September 2024 · Gungahlin, Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024
Create a Strata and Building Quality Commissioner“a Canberra Liberals Government will establish a Strata and Building Quality Commissioner.”13 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Integrity and how government works4

Remove the presumption of bail for people who assault frontline workers; create a standalone breach of bail offence“removing presumption of bail for offenders who assault frontline workers establish a standalone offence for breach of bail”1 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Introduce 'Jack's law' to help police reduce knife crime“introduce ‘Jack’s law’ to equip our police with the support to reduce serious knife crimes.”1 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
$5 million to upgrade Woden police station“$5 million for upgrades to the Woden police station”1 August 2024 · Woden · Source · As published in 2024
200 more police officers and a standalone police station in Molonglo“a Canberra Liberals Government will deliver an additional 200 new police officers in the ACT along with a standalone police station in Molonglo”1 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Planning and building2

Develop Kowen as a new urban district and town centre“developing Kowen as a new urban district and town centre for Canberra”19 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Allow separately titled dual occupancies on RZ1 blocks over 800m2“allowing separately titled dual occupancies on eligible RZ1 blocks larger than 800m2”19 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Transport6

$2 million two-year Community Transport Program pilot“The Canberra Liberals will also commit funding of $2 million to undertake a two-year pilot of a Community Transport Program.”14 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Free public transport all day, every day for seniors and concession card holders“FREE public transport for seniors and concession card holders ALL day, EVERY day”25 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Cap fares at $25 a week with a free city travel zone“We will commit to an equitable fare system which will include capped fees at $25 per week and a free city travel zone.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Build a dedicated City to Woden busway, completed by late 2027“the Canberra Liberals will commence work on a dedicated busway from the City to Woden that will be completed by late 2027.”3 April 2024 · Woden, Inner South · Timing: late 2027 · Source · As published in 2024
Partner with a bus maker to assemble electric buses in Canberra“We will also go to market to partner with a bus manufacturer to build our future bus fleet right here in Canberra.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Legislated bus service guarantee: rapid buses every 15 minutes 7am to 7pm, seven days“backed by a legislated service guarantee.”3 April 2024 · Source · As published in 2024