The safety of two “black spot” intersections along Southern Cross Drive will be substantially improved thanks to Federal Liberal and Nationals Government funding. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said today’s announcement would see $1.8 million delivered to the Territory to improve the safety of Southern Cross Drive under the Black Spot Program’s …
Continue readingThe Liberal-National Government has congratulated a Canberra company after it was awarded a contract to improve on the Australian Army’s cyber capabilities. The innovative cyber technologies and solutions, Penten Services Pty Ltd, could help the Army meet current and emerging challenges. The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, announced today the Canberra-headquartered business had secured two Defence …
Continue readingAndrew Barr has moved from anger to delusion as he struggles to come to terms with Labor’s loss in the federal election, evidenced by his stadium rant yesterday. It is clear Mr Barr was banking on a federal Labor Government to bail his administration out (something which would not have happened) and now continues to seek to blame the Commonwealth …
Continue readingAdding to the growing list of warnings of the negative impacts of Labor’s Big Housing Sledgehammer, Master Builders ACT yesterday raised concerns Labor’s Housing Tax would result in a hit to the housing industry n the ACT. Data commissioned by Master Builders ACT found the impact of Labor’s sledgehammer to the housing industry in the Territory would result in: 680 …
Continue readingPegasus, a not-for-profit community organisation help people with disabilities develop fitness and boost confidence through horse riding will see upgrades and accessibility improvements to their facilities thanks to a $48,000 grant from the Liberal-National government. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia and the ACT, helping to drive increased …
Continue readingStudents and staff at Mother Teresa School in Harrison will benefit from the extended administration area and staff facilities thanks to $600,000 in funding from the Liberal-National Government. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, officially opened the new facility yesterday on behalf of the Minister for Education Dan Tehan. “It was great to visit Mother Teresa School and see the …
Continue readingThe Liberal-National government is investing in our local sporting facilities by delivering $50,000 to the Molonglo Juggernauts AFL Club to upgrade and improve the facilities at Stirling Oval to help increase and diversify participation and get more Canberrans involved in sport. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia and …
Continue readingFollowing extensive consultation by the National Capital Authority (NCA), the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Hon Sussan Ley has approved an amendment to the National Capital Plan (the Plan) to facilitate the implementation of the City and Gateway Urban Design Framework. Ms Ley said an amendment to the Plan was required to give legal effect to …
Continue readingThe Liberal-National Government has taken a huge step towards boosting competition and improving customer experience by levelling the playing field for cooperative, mutual and member-owned firms by passing historic legislation through the Parliament yesterday. The legislation will substantially increase the ability of co-operatives and mutuals to raise the funding they need to grow, innovate and compete in their sectors. “Prime …
Continue readingThe 2019-20 Budget is the next stage of the Liberal-National Government’s plan to build a stronger economy and secure a better future for all Australians. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said the Budget delivers the first surplus in more than a decade, creates more jobs, lowers taxes and guarantees essential services like schools, hospitals and roads. “After more than …
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