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: Community support8

Fully fund the Social Recovery Framework“Fully fund the Social Recovery Framework to strengthen community recovery after a disaster.”8 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
$330,000 a year more for community food relief“Increase funding for community-run food relief programs, with $330,000 per year on top of the funding already committed in the most recent ACT Budget”8 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
More funding for the Emergency Services Agency and Parks and Conservation Service for bushfire risk“Increase funding for the Emergency Services Agency and ACT Parks and Conservation Service to reflect the increased bushfire risk”18 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Double the arts budget“Fund art, not just the buildings art goes in, by doubling the arts budget”17 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Multi-year contracts and fair pay for artists“Pay artists fairly with multi-year contracts and track the fair Remuneration Principles”17 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
$600,000 over 4 years for large suburban community gardens“Invest $600,000 over 4 years to create new large community gardens for the suburbs”12 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Entertainment precincts in Belconnen, Molonglo, Woden, Tuggeranong and EPIC“The ACT Greens plan will establish entertainment precincts in Belconnen, Molonglo, Woden, Tuggeranong and at EPIC.”26 July 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Address public liability insurance for venues and appoint a music Industry Development Officer“The ACT Greens plan also includes a plan to address skyrocketing public liability insurance and the appointment of an Industry Development Officer to support artists to professionalise in their field.”26 July 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked

Canberra Liberals: 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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
$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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
$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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
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 2024Not yet checked
$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 2024Not yet checked

Independents for Canberra: Community support13

Build a new multicultural centre fit for large events“Following through on constructing a new multicultural centre that's fit for purpose for large events and meets our multicultural community's expectations.”18 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Work with the private sector on a Canberra Festival“Working with the private sector to deliver a Canberra Festival that creates new opportunities for local artists, and in ecotourism and adventure tourism.”18 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Require 5 noise complaints from different households before a formal process starts“The immediate implementation of a requirement for 5 noise complaints (all from different households) to be received before a formal process is considered.”Sara Poguet and Ben Johnston (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) · 18 October 2024 · Kurrajong · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
A Canberra Arts Trail with a marketing campaign“The establishment of a Canberra Arts Trail with a strategic and cohesive marketing campaign that aligned grassroots artistic events to Canberra's established events program.”Sara Poguet and Ben Johnston (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) · 18 October 2024 · Kurrajong · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
More funding for grassroots arts organisations“Increased funding for grassroots arts organisations.”Sara Poguet and Ben Johnston (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) · 18 October 2024 · Kurrajong · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Expect any governing party to move forward on reconciliation and Closing the Gap“Moving forward on reconciliation with First Nations communities and taking real action to Close the Gap.”8 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Expect any governing party to take no backward steps on climate action, voluntary assisted dying or abortion access“Taking no backward steps on climate action, voluntary-assisted dying or abortion access.”8 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Legislate against coercive control, with training and community education“Independents for Canberra candidates are calling for improved legislation to protect against coercive control and other forms of abuse”5 September 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Introduce $200 Active Kids sport vouchers“Introducing a $200 Active Kids sport vouchers scheme”23 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Establish a peak body for community sport within six months of being elected“Independents for Canberra MLAs will act immediately by establishing a dedicated peak body for community sport within the first six months of being elected.”23 August 2024 · Timing: within six months of election · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Audit sports facilities and fund a 10-year facilities plan with yearly updates“Undertaking a detailed facilities audit; preparing and funding a 10-year strategic plan”23 August 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Fund full-time Chair and Deputy Chair roles for the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, and two full-time roles at Advocacy for Inclusion“Independents for Canberra candidates also declared their support for funding full-time roles for the Chair and Deputy Chair of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body”30 July 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Close the community sector funding gap and tie future funding to population growth plus inflation“Independents for Canberra candidates are pledging to answer calls from the community sector to close the sector’s funding gap, and to ensure all future funding for community services is tied to population growth plus inflation.”30 July 2024 · Timing: condition for support of a governing party · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked

Labor: Community support20

Build the Canberra aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park, aiming to start construction next term“a re-elected Labor Government will build the Canberra aquatic centre in Commonwealth Park”ACT Labor · 15 October 2024 · Inner North · Timing: construction to start next term · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Start building the 2,000-seat Canberra Lyric Theatre“Labor will start building the new 2,000 seat Canberra Lyric Theatre as the first stage of the Canberra Theatre Centre transformation.”ACT Labor · 15 October 2024 · Inner North · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Establish a $1.5 million Food Bank Fund“Labor will establish a $1.5 million Food Bank Fund to support food banks and community organisations”ACT Labor · 9 October 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Increase funding for local women's elite sporting teams“We will increase funding for local women's elite sporting teams”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Provide Baby Bundles to babies of first-time parents, with Roundabout Canberra“Labor will partner with Roundabout Canberra to provide a Baby Bundle to babies born to first time parents.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build a playground at Amaroo shops and a skate park in Jacka“We will build a new playground at the Amaroo Shops and we’ll build a new skate park in Jacka.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build more netball courts in Jacka“We will also build additional netball courts in Jacka.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build the Kingston Arts Precinct“We will also build the Kingston Arts Precinct”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner South · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Open a new dog park in Lanyon“We’ll open a new dog park in Lanyon”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Replace playgrounds in Kambah, Wanniassa, Bonython, Isabella Plains, Gilmore and Conder“We’ll replace playgrounds across Tuggeranong, including Kambah, Wanniassa, Bonython, Isabella Plains, Gilmore and Conder.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Tuggeranong · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build a new skate park at Kippax shops in Holt“we’ll build a new skate park at Kippax shops in Holt and upgrade the skate bowl at Charnwood.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Expand the Belconnen Basketball stadium with Basketball ACT“A re-elected Labor Government will expand the Belconnen Basketball stadium in partnership with Basketball ACT”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build a new all-abilities public playground in Florey“A re-elected Labor Government will build a new, all-abilities public playground in Florey.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Seek Commonwealth support for a new Canberra Stadium in the Bruce precinct“a re-elected Labor Government will seek Commonwealth support for a new Canberra Stadium in the precinct.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Belconnen · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Finish upgrading all remaining sportsgrounds with female-friendly bathrooms and change rooms“We will complete the upgrade of all remaining sportsgrounds with female-friendly bathrooms and changerooms”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build a new pavilion and more playing fields in Taylor“A re-elected Labor Government will build a new pavilion and more playing fields in Taylor.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Gungahlin · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Build a new Canberra Theatre precinct with a 2,000-seat lyric theatre“We’ll build a new Canberra Theatre Precinct with a new 2000 seat lyric theatre.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Inner North · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Lighting upgrades at Waramanga Oval and new field lights at Stirling playing fields“We’ll deliver lighting upgrades at Waramanga Oval and new field lights at Stirling Playing fields.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Weston Creek · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Consult Woden residents on better recreation facilities in Eddison Park“A re-elected Labor Government will also consult with Woden residents on improved recreational facilities in Eddison Park.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Woden · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked
Support a pokie-free 'community club of the future' in Molonglo Town Centre“we will support a ‘community club of the future’ - a pokie free club venue in the precinct.”ACT Labor · 2024 campaign · Molonglo · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked

Strong Independents: Community support1

Support a major stadium in the City Centre rather than Bruce“Strong Independents support a major entertainment and sport stadium for the City Centre.”19 February 2024 · Source · As published in 2024Not yet checked