Planning for Canberra’s Future: ACT Election Housing Forum

How do we plan for a growing Canberra?

How do we build enough homes to address the housing crisis?

How do we protect the environment while improving our standard of living?

The decisions we make in the next few years will shape our city and our housing market for years and decades to come. Join us as we hear from ACT Labor, the ACT Greens, the Canberra Liberals, and Independents for Canberra to explore how they plan to tackle Canberra’s housing shortage and create a more sustainable, liveable and connected city.

As we approach the 2024 election, our panellists will make their case to the Canberra community: why does their party have the strongest vision for the future of our city and the best plan to deliver housing?

We will have a moderated Q&A session where attendees will be able to submit questions.

Tickets are free but limited: secure your ticket today! If you’re feeling generous, you can also make a donation to Greater Canberra to help cover the costs of hosting this event.

We'll be joined by representatives from ACT Labor, the ACT Greens, the Canberra Liberals and Independents for Canberra:

• Chris Steel MLA - Labor member for Murrumbidgee, Minister for Planning
• Peter Cain MLA - Liberal member for Ginninderra, Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management
• Jo Clay MLA - Greens member for Ginninderra, Greens spokesperson for planning
• Thomas Emerson - Independents for Canberra leader and candidate for Kurrajong

This event is being held in the Juliet Room at (). The room is on the first floor, and can be accessed by the lift or stairs on the Verity Lane side of the precinct. Doors will open from 5.45pm, with the forum to begin from around 6.15pm. Drinks will be available at the bar within the Juliet Room, while multiple food options are available on the ground floor of Verity Lane.

We strongly encourage all attendees who are able to consider using public or active transport to travel to and from the event. The venue is located right next to the Civic bus interchange and light rail terminus, and bike racks are available nearby along Mort Street and City Walk.

If you have questions about the event or venue, or special accessibility requirements, please get in touch at [email protected].

Authorised by Howard Maclean for Greater Canberra Inc.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Verity Lane Market, 50 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, Australia