Labor hits struggling hospitality sector with sneaky new tax

Labor hits struggling hospitality sector with sneaky new tax

By: Mark Parton The Canberra Liberals have committed to introducing a dedicated Suicide Prevention Bill, delivering a coordCanberra Liberals Leader Mark Parton has slammed the ACT Labor Government’s decision to include hospitality workers in the portable long service...
Government admits measles protocol breakdown at Canberra Hospital

Government admits measles protocol breakdown at Canberra Hospital

By: Mark Parton The Canberra Liberals have accused the Government of admitting to a critical failure in infection control protocols after a confirmed measles case was not isolated on arrival at Canberra Hospital, despite measles being one of the most contagious...
Assembly back Canberra Liberal’ Inquiry into CIT CEO Scandal

Assembly back Canberra Liberal’ Inquiry into CIT CEO Scandal

By: Mark Parton The Canberra Liberals have secured the Assembly’s support for a full inquiry into the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), following serious concerns surrounding the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer and broader failures in governance and...
Mark Parton secures urgent action on health system culture

Mark Parton secures urgent action on health system culture

By: Mark Parton The ACT Legislative Assembly has today passed a Canberra Liberals motion calling for stronger accountability and transparency in addressing ongoing cultural issues within the Territory’s public health system. The motion recognises that, despite...
Ombudsman report confirms Housing ACT failures

Ombudsman report confirms Housing ACT failures

By: Mark Parton The Canberra Liberals say the ACT Ombudsman’s report “Falling through the gaps” confirms serious failures in the Labor Government’s management of public housing repairs. Canberra Liberals Leader, Mark Parton said vulnerable tenants have been left...
Independent report confirms ACT Labor has lost control

Independent report confirms ACT Labor has lost control

By: Mark Parton The Independent Specialist Advisor’s interim report to the Legislative Assembly Select Committee on the Fiscal Sustainability of the ACT, makes for sobering reading following its tabling, 2 March 2026. The Independent Advisor confirmed that the...