Greens end support for ACT Labor government
ACT Greens leader Jo Clay ended the confidence and supply agreement after Labor rejected specific policy demands.
The ACT Greens ended their formal backing of the Labor government after failed talks over continued support. Greens leader Jo Clay wanted Labor to commit to specific policies, including defunding the horse racing industry.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr said he could not accept some proposals. Mr Barr disagreed with the Greens on how to carry out others.
The Greens will support this year's budget. After that, they will vote issue-by-issue with no automatic backing.
Opposition leader Mark Parton says the government is now vulnerable. He claims it could collapse before the 2028 election.
- Jo Clay
- Greens leader
- Andrew Barr
- Chief Minister
- Mark Parton
- Opposition leader
- After this year
- Budget support ends
Why it mattersWithout automatic Greens support, Labor must negotiate every decision with all parties. This could delay or reverse its agenda.
AustraliaACT politics becomes more unpredictable; government policies may take longer to pass or face unexpected opposition.
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