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Public Matter

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.

ACT Greens: Business and the economy2

  • $1 million in interest-free loans for local food logistics“Provide $1 million in interest free loans to empower local farmers to invest in collaborative local food logistics and enterprise-building projects”12 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • $3.5 million for a local food hub in Fyshwick“Invest $3.5 million to establish a food hub which will allow local farmers to set up a base of operations for food production and distribution”12 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Canberra Liberals: 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

Independents for Canberra: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Labor: Business and the economy8

  • Work with South Australia to set up direct low-cost flights Canberra–Adelaide“a re-elected ACT Labor Government will work with the South Australian Government to establish direct flights between Canberra and Adelaide on a low-cost carrier.”ACT Labor · 3 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Cut registration for trailers, caravans and campers by $150 a year from 1 July 2025“Labor committing to reducing registration costs for all trailers, caravans and campers from 1 July 2025.”ACT Labor · 28 September 2024 · Timing: 1 July 2025 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Permanently raise the utilities concession to $800 a year“This permanent increase in the electricity, water and gas rebate by $50 a year to $800”ACT Labor · 12 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Raise training subsidies to 90% for apprentices in critical trades“A re-elected Labor Government will also increase training subsidies to 90 per cent for apprentices and trainees in critical skills areas”ACT Labor · 11 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
  • A further $250 cost-of-living payment for apprentices and trainees in 2025 ($500 for first-years)“a further $250 cost-of-living payment to be provided to all apprentices and trainees in training in 2025.”ACT Labor · 11 September 2024 · Timing: 2025 · Source · As published in 2024
  • Make an events plan identifying public sites for markets, busking and food trucks, with a streamlined approval path“This events plan will clearly identify sites which are suitable for markets, busking, food trucks and other performances while providing a streamlined approval pathway.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
  • Build a registry of local artists and creatives for venues“Labor will also build an artist registry to help owners and venue managers book more gigs for local bands and musicians”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
  • Extend the 50% liquor licence fee reduction to cafés and restaurants up to 150 people“extending the 50 per cent liquor fee reduction to venues up to 150-person capacity.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024