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: Health7

Free neurodivergence assessments at a Centre for Neurodivergence“diagnosis and assessments will be free at the Centre for Neurodivergence.”5 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
A perinatal mental health residential facility“a perinatal mental health residential facility similar to QEII”5 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
An independent board for the ACT health system“the Greens will establish an independent board to ensure good care, transparency, accountability and make the ACT health system the provider of choice.”5 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
A free integrated inpatient eating disorder unit“The Greens will establish a free, nation-leading integrated inpatient eating disorder unit.”5 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Four bulk-billed, government-run GP clinics with over 160,000 free appointments“We will deliver over 160,000 free GP appointments with four bulk-billed, government run clinics and establish a mental health safe haven in each town centre”5 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Appoint a Chief Heat Officer and develop a Climate and Health Strategy“Establish a Chief Heat Officer to coordinate responses to extreme heat events, and develop a Climate and Health Strategy.”18 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Make ambulances free“The ACT Greens say public healthcare should be free, and in a cost of living crisis there's no reason to charge Canberrans for emergency services.”17 June 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Canberra Liberals: 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
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
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
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

Independents for Canberra: Health4

Above-average aged care assessment turnaround times“Delivering above-average aged care assessment turnaround times.”18 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Clear 75% of the elective surgery waitlist within 12 months of being elected“Clearing 75 per cent of the elective surgery waitlist within 12 months of being elected, and ensuring thereafter that all categories of surgery are consistently performed within clinically recommended timeframes.”18 October 2024 · Timing: within 12 months of being elected · Source · As published in 2024
Up to twenty $40,000 grants a year for GP registrars to train and stay in the ACT“providing up to twenty $40,000 grants per year to incentivise GP registrars to train and remain in the ACT.”18 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
A long-term strategic vision for a nation-leading, fully integrated health system“Developing a long-term strategic vision for a nation-leading healthcare system that provides fully integrated care and makes Canberra the best place in the country for a career in health.”29 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024

Labor: Health23

Open four new health centres“Labor will open four new health centres across the ACT to deliver public health services, closer to home.”ACT Labor · 17 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Fund six more beds at Leo's Place palliative respite hub, Garran“We will fund an additional six beds in the Leo’s Place facility in Garran.”ACT Labor · 10 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Mental health nurses and nurse practitioners in Walk-in Centres“we will introduce advanced practice mental health nurses and mental health nurse practitioners in Walk-in Centres.”ACT Labor · 21 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Expand the high care paediatric unit at Canberra Hospital over four years“Over the next four years, we will expand the high care paediatric unit at Canberra Hospital with additional staff and dedicated specialists”ACT Labor · 20 September 2024 · Timing: over the next four years · Source · As published in 2024
Public medical imaging (x-ray, ultrasound) at the Belconnen Walk-in Centre“A re-elected Labor Government will provide Canberrans with easier access to free x-rays and ultrasounds through a new public medical imaging service in Belconnen.”ACT Labor · 18 September 2024 · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
Establish an $11 million fund to encourage GP bulk billing“A re-elected Labor Government will establish an $11 million fund to encourage more General Practice bulk billing”ACT Labor · 17 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Nurse-led clinics in four public colleges, and 15 more school psychologists“A re-elected Labor Government will establish nurse-led clinics in four public colleges”ACT Labor · 16 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Start construction of the new Northside Hospital next term“that’s why we will start construction on the project in the next term.”ACT Labor · 13 September 2024 · Timing: next term · Source · As published in 2024
Hire 800 more healthcare workers“we will hire 800 more healthcare workers.”ACT Labor · 18 May 2024 · Source · As published in 2024
Hire more nurses and allied health workers at the Canberra Endometriosis Centre“We will hire more nurses and allied health workers at the Canberra Endometriosis Centre”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Establish a high-risk breast cancer clinic at North Canberra Hospital“A re-elected Labor Government will establish a high-risk breast cancer clinic at the North Canberra Hospital.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Extend the community pharmacy trial (UTI treatment, contraceptive resupply) to all ACT pharmacies“We will expand the scope of the existing Community Pharmacy trial to all ACT community pharmacies.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Expand the Women's Health Service to more locations“We will expand the Women's Health Service to more locations across the ACT”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Build a new Northside hospital on the former Calvary Public Hospital campus“A re-elected Labor Government will build a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Canberra’s North.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
Pilot a birth companion program at Canberra Hospital“Pilot a birth companion program at the Canberra Hospital”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Expand free period products to schools, sports pavilions, libraries and health facilities“We will expand the rollout of free period products across schools, sports pavilions, libraries, and health facilities”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Develop a Women's Health Strategy covering menstruation, menopause and reproductive health“we will develop a comprehensive Women’s Health Strategy that addresses key health concerns for women, including menstruation, menopause, and reproductive health.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Invest more than $1 billion in a new Northside Hospital on the North Canberra Hospital campus“We’ll invest more than $1 billion to build a state-of-the-art hospital with a bigger emergency department and more treatment spaces.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Open the South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder“We’ll open the South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024
Open a hydrotherapy pool in Tuggeranong Town Centre“We’ll open a new Hydrotherapy pool in the Tuggeranong Town Centre”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024
Build a new Health Centre in Macnamara“we will build a new Health Centre in Macnamara to support the growing population in Ginninderry and West Belconnen.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024
Build more car parking at Canberra Hospital“Labor will build more car parking at Canberra Hospital”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024
Establish a 6-bed perinatal mental health residential unit“we will also establish a 6-bed perinatal mental health residential unit and open a peer-supported safe space in a community setting.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024