What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day
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What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day

Politics tamfitronics For many Canberrans it has been impossible to miss the upcoming territory election, now two weeks away.Politics tamfitronics Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaBrittney is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: brittney.levinson@canberratimes.com.auBrittney is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: brittney.levinson@canberratimes.com.auPolitics tamfitronics More from ACT Politics
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Letters: Using the carbon tax to play politics has been wrong, irresponsible
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Letters: Using the carbon tax to play politics has been wrong, irresponsible

Politics tamfitronics Letter writers defend the federal carbon tax and Canada Post.Published Oct 05, 2024 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 3 minute readWriter Randy Graham says the carbon tax has become too much about politics and not enough about needed policy. Photo by Brent Calver /PostmediaThe carbon tax is being treated as a political issue rather than one of responsible governance. It is understood that the carbon tax is primarily a signal to change habits so we can curb forest fires, drought and severe flooding.When instituted, I believe there is an opportunity for the province to dictate how the carbon tax rebates could be distributed.Perhaps changes in the redistribution of money collected could be made. For example, there could be zero rebate for the wealthy (who seem to complain the most) and substantially increase the...
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Hard Nuclear Weapons Choices Await Harris or Trump as President

Politics tamfitronics October 3, 20245 min readPolitics tamfitronics The Next President Faces Tough Nuclear Weapons DeadlinesWhoever wins the 2024 presidential election will face heightened nuclear geopolitics, deadlines on nuclear deals with Russia and Iran and decisions on a $2-trillion weapons-modernization effortBy Daniel Vergano Thomas FuchsThis article is part of a series on what the 2024 presidential election means for science, health and the environment. Editors with expertise on each topic delved into the candidates’ records and policies and the evidence behind them.Amid the many dangers facing the world, questions about the direction of U.S. nuclear policy—and control of the nuclear button—have received surprisingly little attention in the 2024 election, nuclear policy experts say. “Overall, the missing story is why there isn’t more argument about nuclear weapons at precisely a time when the commander in chief...
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