Andrew Barr said : "It's a pity it took a hotly contested election campaign for this belated acceptance of the Commonwealth's responsibility for maintaining their own asset,"

abc-au Tuesday, April 12, 2022 2:43:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "The expectation of a further wave, combining with the flu season in winter, remains a period of concern,"

bordermail Friday, February 18, 2022 5:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that," "Canberra is one of the most vaccinated cities on Earth, so the message from these protesters is really not gelling with Canberrans, who are educated [and] who understand the value of vaccinations as a way of protecting themselves, their families, friends and indeed their fellow citizens"

abc-au Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:23:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they’re certainly not doing that,”

theepochtimes Monday, February 7, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that,"

abc-au Monday, February 7, 2022 9:39:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that,"

abc-au Monday, February 7, 2022 8:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, January 31, 2022 7:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 31, 2022 6:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have started to see cases stabilise in the past 10 days," "We'll use the next two weeks to closely monitor the situation, particularly around what a return to school and many of our regular routines means for case numbers"

abc-au Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “If we want to say how common a behavior was, then we need some way to control for the fact that at some points in time and at some places we’ve looked harder for that behavior than we have at other points,”

wired Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:50:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “We are drawn to places that preserve fossils because they’re the raw material of our science. So we keep going back to these same places,”

wired Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:50:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr added : “However, when you quantitatively synthesise the data from numerous sites across eastern Africa to test this hypothesis, as we did here, that ‘meat made us human’ evolutionary narrative starts to unravel,”

independent-UK Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:19:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I would think this study and its findings would be of interest not just to the paleoanthropology community but to all the people currently basing their dieting decisions around some version of this meat-eating narrative," "Our study undermines the idea that eating large quantities of meat drove evolutionary changes in our early ancestors"

sciencedaily Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:07:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT has likely now reached the peak of this outbreak and should start to see a decrease in case numbers in coming weeks,"

abc-au Friday, January 21, 2022 9:30:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Just like the initial vaccine rollout, the ACT is leading the way with booster doses, with one-in-three Canberrans aged 18 and over now having received a third vaccination,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There has been a strong early take-up of vaccination in the five-11 years' age group, with around one-quarter of children in this age group having received a vaccine in the first week of the program," "We are planning for school to return for term 1. All five-11-year-olds in the ACT will have the opportunity to get a first dose before school goes back"

abc-au Monday, January 17, 2022 6:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This new reporting system means ACT Health is now able to track people testing positive to COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test and will give us a clearer picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the ACT," "We are working to secure greater supply of tests for the ACT, including the purchase of one million test kits in partnership with NSW and our own orders"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This new reporting system means ACT Health is now able to track people testing positive to COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test and will give us a clearer picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the ACT," "We are working to secure greater supply of tests for the ACT, including the purchase of one million test kits in partnership with NSW and our own orders"

bordermail Wednesday, January 12, 2022 8:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is most important that those who need a test, get a test,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:22:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We strongly encourage all Canberrans to get their boosters when they’re eligible. And if you’re a parent or carer of a child aged five to 11, book them in for their first dose,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:22:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We strongly encourage all Canberrans to get their boosters when they’re eligible. And if you’re a parent or carer of a child aged five to 11, book them in for their first dose,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 7:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think if you're having five people over for dinner and you want them to have a [rapid antigen test] before they come into your house, that's a private matter that you and your guests would have to pay for. But if you require a test for any public health reason, that would be publicly covered,"

bordermail Sunday, January 2, 2022 2:59:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To Steph's question, I'm just so sorry to hear that. That's terrible,"

abc-au Friday, November 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To Steph's question, I'm just so sorry to hear that, that's terrible,"

abc-au Thursday, November 25, 2021 5:38:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Prior to the pandemic, international education contributed more than $1 billion annually to the ACT economy," "The return of international students will help create jobs in our local tertiary education sector and assist in addressing labour shortages in industries such as hospitality, tourism and retail"

bordermail Monday, November 22, 2021 11:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We know we're being gouged and it has got to stop," "We have a market failure that necessitates government intervention"

abc-au Friday, November 19, 2021 12:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We know we're being gouged and it has got to stop," "We have a market failure that necessitates government intervention"

abc-au Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We now have a lot to look forward to," "We're going to see very strong economic outcomes. It's terrific to be able to stand here today and say that all that hard work and community effort has result in an outcome like this"

bordermail Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Sub-national Governments have a vital role to play in getting to net zero emissions because we have some of the most important levers such as transport, buildings and energy,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, November 8, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "You've seen the pathway forward, so it would be bringing forward those particular areas,"

abc-au Monday, November 8, 2021 3:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important for a balanced outcome to be achieved, and to date we have not seen the progress that we had hoped," "Therefore, following a review on how best to progress the project to integrate arts and heritage, the ACT government has decided to change the delivery method"

abc-au Saturday, November 6, 2021 10:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important for a balanced outcome to be achieved, and to date we have not seen the progress that we had hoped," "Therefore, following a review on how best to progress the project to integrate arts and heritage, the ACT government has decided to change the delivery method"

abc-au Friday, November 5, 2021 8:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We look forward to this next period with a little bit more certainty than we've had really at any time in the last 18 months,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 3, 2021 4:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We look forward to this next period with a little bit more certainty than we've had really at any time in the last 18 months,"

abc-au Monday, November 1, 2021 4:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberrans have shown an amazing enthusiasm for getting vaccinated and we expected that this will carry over into the booster program,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, November 1, 2021 3:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberrans have shown an amazing enthusiasm for getting vaccinated and we expected that this will carry over into the booster program,"

bordermail Monday, November 1, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll be looking at the November settings earlier than anticipated," "We'll have another look in a couple of weeks and I think people can expect if we continue on the current trajectory we can bring things forward"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's a 40 per cent turnaround in spending, and there's been a lot of pent-up demand and money being spent,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This will not be a large number of high-risk areas, but there may be some and this could change in the months ahead," "With the further easing of restrictions, Canberrans have been enjoying a range of activities they haven't been able to do for a while"

illawarramercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT can now take the next steps forwards with great confidence,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Travel restrictions will instead be managed by identifying high-risk geographical areas in other states and territories,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Exemption applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and certain conditions, testing, quarantine or stay-at-home requirements may be applied for unvaccinated travellers," "To be clear: travellers who are not eligible to be vaccinated, so children under the age of 12 years, will simply have to follow the same requirements that are provided for their parents or their guardians depending on the vaccination status of their parents or guardians"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This will not be a large number of high-risk areas, but there may be some and this could change in the months ahead," "With the further easing of restrictions, Canberrans have been enjoying a range of activities they haven't been able to do for a while"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Over the next few weeks, ensuring these Canberrans are fully vaccinated before moving to baseline restrictions will be critical to the successful reopening of our economy, and keeping our economy open beyond the reopening period,"

abc-au Friday, October 22, 2021 7:01:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We've already announced that as an intention, that we would follow NSW in that regard," "And so, I think people can factor in November 1 as that date"

portstephensexaminer Friday, October 22, 2021 11:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We've already announced that as an intention, that we would follow NSW in that regard," "And so, I think people can factor in November 1 as that date"

illawarramercury Friday, October 22, 2021 4:27:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "As we have seen throughout this pandemic, travel restrictions are temporary,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:56:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As more people get fully vaccinated in regional NSW and the ACT, Canberrans can expect that travel restrictions will be relaxed further," "This is a balancing act. Canberrans didn't go through nine weeks of lockdown only to see a spike in cases"

illawarramercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 4:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,”

theepochtimes Saturday, October 16, 2021 3:22:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 2:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 15, 2021 7:39:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "A potential concern for us would be if fully vaccinated people were finding themselves in hospital or intensive care, but the evidence so far is that the vaccines have been working to reduce the proportion of cases that require hospitalization or intensive care,"

sinacom-en Friday, October 15, 2021 7:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As to when Canberrans can travel to Sydney — not before the first of November is the answer on that question, as it relates to regional NSW beyond the 27 postcodes that are currently within the Canberran region standing exemption,"

abc-au Friday, October 15, 2021 6:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr replied : "The world doesn't revolve around beer and pubs and there's much more to life than that," "And there are many other businesses. So no, it's not me and the boys having a beer. Just doing something different"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 15, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We already know through staff surveys and the total population vaccination rates that we have exceptionally high levels of vaccination in these settings,” “However, given that children under the age of 12 will be unvaccinated as school starts to return – the strong advice is that all possible measures need to be taken to surround these children with vaccinated people”

abc-au Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It puts public health first and ensures the safest activities are recommencing and the riskiest ones wait until more of the population is fully vaccinated,"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The statistic that matters, and the one we are focusing on in coming weeks, is the percentage that is fully vaccinated," "We want to see our world-leading first dose rate translate into a world-leading fully vaccinated rate"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's why the first step out of lockdown will be a gentle and measured step forward,"

bordermail Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The statistic that matters, and the one we are focusing on in coming weeks, is the percentage that is fully vaccinated," "We want to see our world-leading first dose rate translate into a world-leading fully vaccinated rate"

bordermail Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “What has been hugely beneficial to the ACT is the efficient vaccination rollout,” “Our mass vaccination hubs have provided the majority of Canberrans with a very easy and simply way to get the vaccine. The nurses and staff at our vaccination centres are running the most efficient vaccination programs in the country, with close to 100% utilisation rates”

guardian Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think there is an expectation that will happen later this month when they cross a particular vaccination threshold. "

bordermail Tuesday, October 12, 2021 10:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “What has been hugely beneficial to the ACT is the efficient vaccination rollout,” “Our mass vaccination hubs have provided the majority of Canberrans with a very easy and simply way to get the vaccine. The nurses and staff at our vaccination centres are running the most efficient vaccination programs in the country, with close to 100% utilisation rates”

guardian Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:23:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our growing vaccination coverage will provide better protection for the community in the weeks and months ahead as the virus increases and spreads in the community," "Case numbers are expected to increase as restrictions are eased, but being fully vaccinated provides protection"

yahoo-au Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:08:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we have seen around the world, and even in places that have high vaccination levels, the virus will continue to spread and there will be pressure on the health system,"

yahoo-au Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:08:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our growing vaccination coverage will provide better protection for the community in the weeks and months ahead as the virus increases and spreads in the community," "Case numbers are expected to increase as restrictions are eased, but being fully vaccinated provides protection"

illawarramercury Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we have seen around the world, and even in places that have high vaccination levels, the virus will continue to spread and there will be pressure on the health system,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Travel will change this Friday and further at the end of October and then in December when NSW drop their vaccinated versus unvaccinated status,"

bordermail Monday, October 11, 2021 8:07:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Nine of the cases were in quarantine during their entire infection period and 16 are under early investigation," "The rest are assessed as not presenting a risk of transmission to others. We had 3637 tests yesterday"

9news Saturday, October 9, 2021 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As I understand their travel advisory is that's within region not greater Sydney into the regions. That they are not going to make that move until some time later," "For ACT residents we will not be changing the travel arrangements whilst we are in lockdown"

9news Saturday, October 9, 2021 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "After a COVID-free year in the ACT, with no significant public health restrictions and a relatively normal social and economic life, the lockdown – while absolutely necessary – has been extraordinarily difficult for everyone," "It has been a tough couple of months – and taking into account the bushfires and the first wave of the pandemic, a difficult few years"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:18:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It will keep Canberra's construction sector very busy for four or five years,"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:18:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "After a COVID-free year in the ACT, with no significant public health restrictions and a relatively normal social and economic life, the lockdown – while absolutely necessary – has been extraordinarily difficult for everyone," "It has been a tough couple of months – and taking into account the bushfires and the first wave of the pandemic, a difficult few years"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It will keep Canberra's construction sector very busy for four or five years,"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The issue here is that there's a majority of homeowners in the community — so more people own property than don't,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:22:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We will be pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the ACT economy over the coming years to support, create and protect thousands of good, secure, local jobs in the public sector, the private sector and the community sector," "Interest rates are the lowest since federation, providing a once-in-a-century opportunity for the government to build sustainable, productivity-improving and growth-enabling infrastructure to prepare our city for the future"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, October 5, 2021 8:04:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's been an extraordinary 72 hours in NSW politics," "I hope to have some productive engagement with them once they've got their feet under the desks,"

bordermail Monday, October 4, 2021 7:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're on different sides of politics but of course I wish him all the best for the future"

bordermail Monday, October 4, 2021 7:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's been an extraordinary 72 hours in NSW politics," "I hope to have some productive engagement with them once they've got their feet under the desks,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 4, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're on different sides of politics but of course I wish him all the best for the future"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 4, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're working incredibly hard to minimise the number of people who get severely ill with this disease, and part of that is in the hands of individuals with coming forward to get vaccinated," "The higher the coverage, the safer the community is, and the fewer people in hospital and intensive care and fewer deaths"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 4, 2021 5:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "NSW is on a fairly clear path now,"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 4, 2021 5:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Another woman was admitted to Canberra Hospital on Friday night, where she received palliative care for COVID-19 and other health issues," "On behalf of the ACT community, we send our condolences and our love to the family, and friends of those two women at this very difficult time"

abc-au Monday, October 4, 2021 4:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The signs are that with our very strong vaccination program, that by the end of October and going into the month of November and into the summer there will be better times ahead,"

bordermail Saturday, October 2, 2021 7:54:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr confirmed : "less restricted travel in our region"

abc-au Saturday, October 2, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I speak for the entire ACT community in sending our condolences and our love to the family and friends of these two Canberrans who have sadly lost their lives to the virus,"

9news Friday, October 1, 2021 6:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers may come as a shock to many, but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

9news Friday, October 1, 2021 6:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers will come as a shock to many but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 1, 2021 5:25:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers will come as a shock to many but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

bordermail Friday, October 1, 2021 5:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll do what we need to do to accommodate events, and that may mean either temporarily or permanently shifting testing sites next year,"

yahoo-au Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:25:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a strong reminder that COVID-19 remains a risk," "This is not the first, nor I suspect will it be the last time during the pandemic that there will be exposure sites and potential risk in the ACT"

abc-au Friday, June 18, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I've beaten the path to Jetstar's HQ quite a bit in the last two years,"

abc-au Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To put it in very blunt terms, if it became a mandatory requirement, would that impact on workforce availability to the extent you would be compromising the health and care of aged care and disability residents?"

illawarramercury Saturday, June 5, 2021 3:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Transport emissions now account for around 60 per cent of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions, and of these emissions an estimated 70 per cent are from private vehicles,”

qt Monday, May 24, 2021 4:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're putting forward our plan for Tuggeranong, that includes a wide variety of investments — new infrastructure, renewing infrastructure, new programs and services,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear Australia needs the capacity to manufacture mRNA vaccines,"

bordermail Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Wow! We are thrilled to learn that Rice is our first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament,”

wyff4 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Bryan Lee ) : “Wow! We are thrilled to learn that Rice is our first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament,” “Brian Lee and I have been friends since our playing days at Furman and then started this program together 27 years ago. Things have definitely come full circle. He has a great team at Rice and they will be a huge challenge for us. Our team is excited and ready to test ourselves on the big stage”

wyff4 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Growing aviation links into Canberra is a key priority for the ACT Government," "The investment Rex is making is a vote of confidence in this city and we are delighted to be working closely with the airline and Canberra Airport through Visit Canberra to widely promote the new services and contribute to the growth of the route"

abc-au Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We were busy last night with the homicide division. It’s just kind of been a busy year for us s far so a little bit busier than normal,”

click2houston Sunday, March 14, 2021 6:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Friday, February 26, 2021 2:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:55:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:21:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's a process that is going to take some time," "The majority of Canberrans won't be eligible to get vaccinated until the second half of this year at the earliest"

abc-au Monday, February 15, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government will continue to work with the Commonwealth on the next phases of the program and we will provide regular updates to the community on the rollout process," "There are many operational and communication challenges that every government in Australia faces in safely providing the vaccine to the entire population in the face of global supply issues"

abc-au Monday, February 15, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Primarily we are asking people in Victoria to stay in Victoria ... of course there are ACT residents who must come home," "We've been through this before ... it's not a surprise and I don't think it will be the last time I stand at this podium to make these announcements"

abc-au Saturday, February 13, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Should our situation remain stable in the coming days, and we don't see an increase in risk ... we may be in a position to announce some further, what we hope would be, further easing of ongoing restrictions,"

abc-au Saturday, February 13, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Primarily we are asking people in Victoria to stay in Victoria ... of course there are ACT residents who must come home," "We've been through this before ... it's not a surprise and I don't think it will be the last time I stand at this podium to make these announcements"

abc-au Friday, February 12, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Should our situation remain stable in the coming days, and we don't see an increase in risk ... we may be in a position to announce some further, what we hope would be, further easing of ongoing restrictions,"

abc-au Friday, February 12, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Government financing costs have never been lower, so now is the time to invest in the social and economic infrastructure that will prepare our city for the future,"

abc-au Wednesday, February 10, 2021 4:34:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Government financing costs have never been lower, so now is the time to invest in the social and economic infrastructure that will prepare our city for the future,"

abc-au Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is a budget delivered under difficult circumstances, but one which has a simple purpose,"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is a budget delivered under difficult circumstances, but one which has a simple purpose,"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:39:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Politics is tough. I respect Mr Coe's decision to resign from the Assembly and wish he and his family all the best for the future," "Alistair was a formidable political opponent, a strong advocate for the conservative side of politics and, no doubt, his experience will be sorely missed by the Canberra Liberals in the years ahead"

abc-au Saturday, January 23, 2021 2:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm not interested in a witch hunt or a blame game here … it's not going to undo the fire,"

abc-au Friday, January 22, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will be an upper asset threshold around the unimproved capital value of properties," "The intent of the program is to get middle Canberra on board"

abc-au Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will be an upper asset threshold around the unimproved capital value of properties," "The intent of the program is to get middle Canberra on board"

abc-au Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think that will be necessary [Commonwealth support beyond March] in a much narrower range of sectors,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think that will be necessary [Commonwealth support beyond March] in a much narrower range of sectors,"

bordermail Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:51:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 19, 2021 4:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:23:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr stating : "if you are here from Sydney or any of the COVID hotspots, you should not be here" "The ACT will continue to put in place strong public heath measures to stop the spread of the virus. These measures include travel restrictions [and] are designed to reduce risk,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "While these public health measures remain in place they will be enforced by ACT Policing,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's not just about a footballer, it's about everyone who's in that situation,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our greatest risk is complacency, and people taking for granted that the virus can't spread rapidly,"

abc-au Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have around 1500 people in quarantine at the moment and there have been literally thousands of people pulled over by ACT police as they come back into the territory,"

bordermail Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our greatest risk is complacency, and people taking for granted that the virus can't spread rapidly,"

abc-au Wednesday, December 30, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “He has benefited from having premiers and chief ministers from the other side of politics as part of the discussion,”

theherald-au Saturday, December 26, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “He has benefited from having premiers and chief ministers from the other side of politics as part of the discussion,”

watoday Friday, December 25, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says ( about Labor ) : "It really hasn't mattered much whether it's a Labor or Liberal premier, on one level it's been about the very personal nature of the individuals and their political styles, and the very different interests of jurisdictions within the federation,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says ( about Labor ) : "It really hasn't mattered much whether it's a Labor or Liberal premier, on one level it's been about the very personal nature of the individuals and their political styles, and the very different interests of jurisdictions within the federation,"

theage Tuesday, December 8, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This is a very difficult situation and our thoughts are with James Wallner and his family as he battles this illness," "The Government has been engaging with the family over a number of months and we are pleased that a resolution has been reached to support James in spending quality time with his family"

abc-au Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we reach what's been one hell of a year, I'm sure many Canberrans are looking forward to getting out with family and friends, and taking a well earned break,"

abc-au Friday, November 27, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we reach what's been one hell of a year, I'm sure many Canberrans are looking forward to getting out with family and friends, and taking a well earned break,"

abc-au Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The number of students will be limited by available quarantine and aviation capacity,"

illawarramercury Thursday, November 26, 2020 1:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The number of students will be limited by available quarantine and aviation capacity,"

bordermail Thursday, November 26, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This app is an easy and straightforward way for information to be collected for contact tracers here at ACT Health,"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This app is an easy and straightforward way for information to be collected for contact tracers here at ACT Health,"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 2:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "A key priority in this portfolio will be to commence work on Canberra's big battery — the largest battery-storage system in Australia — as well as the rollout of the sustainable and resilient household scheme, and our climate change adaptation and resilience programs,"

abc-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "My entire political career has been based upon collaboration, compromise and working with other people to get an outcome,"

abc-au Monday, November 2, 2020 9:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city," "But we have got through it because we have worked together"

9news Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Gordon was Minister for Seniors and did a lot of work campaigning amongst his older constituents, who are more likely to have postal voted or have voted in a traditional paper ballot in the pre polls," "I'm sweating on that result, absolutely, because Gordon is an outstanding member of the Legislative Assembly and brings a wealth of experience in the community and it would be a devastating loss for ACT Labor"

abc-au Monday, October 19, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Gordon was Minister for Seniors and did a lot of work campaigning amongst his older constituents, who are more likely to have postal voted or have voted in a traditional paper ballot in the pre polls," "I'm sweating on that result, absolutely, because Gordon is an outstanding member of the Legislative Assembly and brings a wealth of experience in the community and it would be a devastating loss for ACT Labor"

abc-au Monday, October 19, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party and to lead a government, " "And particularly in a year like this one, where we have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city — but we have got through it because we have worked together"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Labor ) : "Four years ago, in this very spot, I stood here and said that Canberrans had voted for light rail," "Well friends, they have done it again … and I think Labor's resurgence on the southside tonight is testimony to that"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party and to lead a government, " "And particularly in a year like this one, where we have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city — but we have got through it because we have worked together"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Labor ) : "Four years ago, in this very spot, I stood here and said that Canberrans had voted for light rail," "Well friends, they have done it again … and I think Labor's resurgence on the southside tonight is testimony to that"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party, and to lead a government. And particularly in a year like this one,"

smh Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "There is no one in the current government who was part of the first government,"

9news Saturday, October 17, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Tonight, we can confidently say that Canberra has voted for light rail,"

abc-au Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're seeing many more molecular signatures than were ever seen before at these wavelengths,"

spacedaily Tuesday, October 13, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "I wouldn't want a threshold set too high that was problematic or, equally, set at three (cases) - that would be one household and that is probably too low,"

bordermail Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "I wouldn't want a threshold set too high that was problematic or, equally, set at three - that would be one household and that is probably too low,"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 12, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "Plus we've put in place in the last four years the ACT's integrity commission and we have a very robust system of independent planning and development assessments in the territory ... which has been problematic in larger states for long-term governments,"

bordermail Monday, October 12, 2020 5:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We are running budget deficits at the moment,"

bordermail Monday, October 12, 2020 5:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Yes, provided all of the COVID-safe protocols are in place,"

yahoo-au Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's a challenge, and it's one that we acknowledge,"

abc-au Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The smaller jurisdictions, of which we are one, the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania will be able to take special cases, bespoke arrangements most likely to be charter flights rather than regular commercial passenger operations," "We'll be gearing up to have that capability in place and [there will be] decisions for the incoming ACT government after the territory election as to exactly when those flights could commence"

bordermail Friday, September 18, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The numbers that would be required to pay for his already extravagant promises would require Canberra to be significantly larger than it is now, by a quantum of 50 per cent or more,"

abc-au Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Peter Gutwein ) : "I'll be in contact with Premier [Peter] Gutwein in Tasmania. I think they're the next most likely. Queensland also in the coming months," "Western Australia, I suspect, will be a longer proposition"

abc-au Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This suspension came as part of a broader announcement from Singapore Airlines that they are also laying off over 4,000 people from their workforce," "Airlines are having to make extremely difficult choices to ensure their long-term survival as it will be many years before any normality returns to international travel"

abc-au Monday, September 14, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We are grateful for the fantastic relationship we have built with Singapore Airlines over the last five years and we have proven that the business case works," "When the time is right we look forward to working with Canberra Airport and Singapore Airlines to return international flights to Canberra"

abc-au Monday, September 14, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I formally made the offer in the meeting that Adelaide and Canberra work together and we become the first national pilot," "We've never been a hotspot, we've never had community transmission, and it's now been nearly two months since we've had a new case"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is not going to happen in the next month or six weeks, but it is something we would like to see in time for Christmas,"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

maitlandmercury Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

dailyadvertiser Friday, August 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, August 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

bordermail Friday, August 28, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

bordermail Friday, August 28, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “There is and has been quite an important review of that piece of legislation that’s now 20-odd years old,”

guardian Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “One of the ways to address some of these potential delays is around resourcing for the commonwealth agencies that need to undertake the relevant assessment,”

guardian Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The rules for this area have been set by the Federal Government and are very clear," "Fifty-five-metre setback from the lake edge; small-scale buildings for cafes, restaurants and the like; no higher than eight metres anywhere near the foreshore"

abc-au Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's our role ... we have to set that land aside, but it's the National Capital Authority that ultimately chooses where that land is and it's the Federal Government that makes that decision, and they've made the decision,"

abc-au Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "I didn't expect last Saturday night would turn into date night with Gladys on various issues,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "We'd heard NSW's announcement, but because we'd also been working for several weeks on the arrangement for Victorian MPs, we presumed that the exemption would also extend to other people coming through NSW to ACT from Victoria,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "To use a sporting analogy, we deployed all of our available players,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "I didn't expect last Saturday night would turn into date night with Gladys on various issues,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "We'd heard NSW's announcement, but because we'd also been working for several weeks on the arrangement for Victorian MPs, we presumed that the exemption would also extend to other people coming through NSW to ACT from Victoria,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "To use a sporting analogy, we deployed all of our available players,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ETR1000 train, widely known commercially as the Frecciarossa 1000, has transformed passenger transport on high-speed lines in Italy, setting the standard and becoming the fastest and most admired train in Europe. It is a platform that we are very proud of and is proof of our continuous and positive collaboration with Trenitalia to the benefit of passengers and society in terms of comfort, sustainability, style, performance and low noise. We look forward to bringing the same advantages to Spain, and to contribute to the development program of high-speed railway services in this country with these new services,"

finanznachrichten-en Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's time to get on with getting these people home and into quarantine,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:45:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

theherald-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

bordermail Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

theherald-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "We believe we have put forward a very clear and common-sense way in which it can be managed,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have deployed every single avenue of diplomacy that is possible with NSW repeatedly over the past 48 hours,"

bordermail Monday, August 10, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm surprised with this announcement,"

abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm surprised with this announcement,"

abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberra is not an area of high community transmission and, therefore, the wearing of face masks is not currently a mandatory requirement,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, August 5, 2020 2:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "But they would be saving more in the lower energy costs than the cost of repaying the loan, so households are better off,"

abc-au Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The program will not only create new jobs, it will reduce household cost of living, and it supports the take up of a range of new technologies that will lead to lower emissions,"

abc-au Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's very, very unlikely that we'll be moving to larger group gatherings in the near future as had been previously been envisioned in Stage Three,"

9news Friday, July 31, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "our best and most effective measures"

abc-au Friday, July 31, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “These flights will provide a great opportunity to bring visitors to Canberra who may not have seen how much the city has changed and grown in the last decade. It also presents an exciting new option for Canberran’s in need of a well-deserved break to take a short getaway,”

routes-news Wednesday, July 22, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Sue was a fierce and passionate advocate for people with a disability and in particular, women with a disability. Her life was one of service and contribution to her community, and she worked for greater recognition of the enormous contribution women with disability make to the workplace and in leadership roles," "Sue has touched the lives of many Canberrans, and her voice for people with a disability will be sorely missed"

abc-au Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "You have this greater uncertainty as all these programs are moving online,"

4-traders Sunday, July 12, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “The partnership with Hyperdrive creates shovel-ready opportunity for new battery trains to be ordered now,”

theengineer Monday, July 6, 2020 12:00:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "These measures will be further enhanced from midnight on Tuesday, where anyone from Victoria will be denied entry unless they are granted an exemption by the NSW or ACT government," "This will significantly reduce the likelihood of the virus spreading from Victoria into the Canberra region"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important we do everything we can and at the same time, support Victoria in stopping the spread," "Doing so now will enable the territory to continue to implement our recovery plan"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We will be moving cautiously, given what is happening in Victoria,"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

dailytelegraph Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

qt Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:12:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

dailytelegraph Wednesday, July 1, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr wrote : "Given the importance of this matter, it is the view of the ACT Government that development approvals should not be granted until this work is undertaken and resolved,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "At a time when our country is hurting, continuing to enforce efficiency dividends on our National Institutions is reckless and hurtful to many families," "Right now, jobs are the priority — every jurisdiction is trying to get their economies back on their feet"

abc-au Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The auditor has highlighted areas for improvement," "The announcement from the Prime Minister clearly highlights to everyone the need to be cautious and to ensure that our security systems are up to date"

abc-au Friday, June 19, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If they wish to have a future in this region, they can, through the basketball community and sponsors get themselves into a position where that is viable,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Because of the way Canberrans have responded there has not been widespread community transmission,"

9news Friday, June 12, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “I don’t think it’s a question of handing him over. I think it’s just a question of having him provide some evidence”

tribuneonline Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This is important to put downward pressure on house prices and to see more houses built in the ACT,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT response, when you consider the context of the fire season, was very effective and that is measured through the loss of no lives,"

9news Tuesday, June 2, 2020 7:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government's economic recovery plan supports our local economy and our community and it does this without compromising all of the hard work that we have done together,"

abc-au Friday, May 29, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government's economic recovery plan supports our local economy and our community and it does this without compromising all of the hard work that we have done together,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "What we are having to balance here is a long duration for these restrictions,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I hope this serves as a tragic reminder as to just how serious this situation is,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There are no ICU beds in any of the South Coast hospitals. The ACT, here in Canberra, we have the best healthcare facilities in Southern New South Wales, those communities do not need extra people,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we continue on our current path of suppressing new COVID-19 infections over the next 10 days, then we will move to stage two on Saturday, May 30,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT will continue to base our public health decisions on public health advice," "We will also engage with industry stakeholders on practical implementation measures as we step through each stage of easing restrictions"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we continue on our current path of suppressing new COVID-19 infections over the next 10 days, then we will move to stage two on Saturday, May 30,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT will continue to base our public health decisions on public health advice," "We will also engage with industry stakeholders on practical implementation measures as we step through each stage of easing restrictions"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

9news Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Local hospitality businesses are encouraged to only reopen if the model works for them,"

bordermail Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

bordermail Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's a pity it took a hotly contested election campaign for this belated acceptance of the Commonwealth's responsibility for maintaining their own asset,"

abc-au Tuesday, April 12, 2022 2:43:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "The expectation of a further wave, combining with the flu season in winter, remains a period of concern,"

bordermail Friday, February 18, 2022 5:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that," "Canberra is one of the most vaccinated cities on Earth, so the message from these protesters is really not gelling with Canberrans, who are educated [and] who understand the value of vaccinations as a way of protecting themselves, their families, friends and indeed their fellow citizens"

abc-au Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:23:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they’re certainly not doing that,”

theepochtimes Monday, February 7, 2022 12:18:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that,"

abc-au Monday, February 7, 2022 9:39:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If the objective of these protesters is to win over hearts and minds, they're certainly not doing that,"

abc-au Monday, February 7, 2022 8:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, January 31, 2022 7:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're anticipating much more movement across the community over the coming weeks as Canberrans go back to work and schools reopen,"

illawarramercury Monday, January 31, 2022 6:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have started to see cases stabilise in the past 10 days," "We'll use the next two weeks to closely monitor the situation, particularly around what a return to school and many of our regular routines means for case numbers"

abc-au Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “If we want to say how common a behavior was, then we need some way to control for the fact that at some points in time and at some places we’ve looked harder for that behavior than we have at other points,”

wired Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:50:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “We are drawn to places that preserve fossils because they’re the raw material of our science. So we keep going back to these same places,”

wired Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:50:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr added : “However, when you quantitatively synthesise the data from numerous sites across eastern Africa to test this hypothesis, as we did here, that ‘meat made us human’ evolutionary narrative starts to unravel,”

independent-UK Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:19:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I would think this study and its findings would be of interest not just to the paleoanthropology community but to all the people currently basing their dieting decisions around some version of this meat-eating narrative," "Our study undermines the idea that eating large quantities of meat drove evolutionary changes in our early ancestors"

sciencedaily Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:07:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT has likely now reached the peak of this outbreak and should start to see a decrease in case numbers in coming weeks,"

abc-au Friday, January 21, 2022 9:30:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Just like the initial vaccine rollout, the ACT is leading the way with booster doses, with one-in-three Canberrans aged 18 and over now having received a third vaccination,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There has been a strong early take-up of vaccination in the five-11 years' age group, with around one-quarter of children in this age group having received a vaccine in the first week of the program," "We are planning for school to return for term 1. All five-11-year-olds in the ACT will have the opportunity to get a first dose before school goes back"

abc-au Monday, January 17, 2022 6:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This new reporting system means ACT Health is now able to track people testing positive to COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test and will give us a clearer picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the ACT," "We are working to secure greater supply of tests for the ACT, including the purchase of one million test kits in partnership with NSW and our own orders"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This new reporting system means ACT Health is now able to track people testing positive to COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test and will give us a clearer picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the ACT," "We are working to secure greater supply of tests for the ACT, including the purchase of one million test kits in partnership with NSW and our own orders"

bordermail Wednesday, January 12, 2022 8:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is most important that those who need a test, get a test,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:22:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We strongly encourage all Canberrans to get their boosters when they’re eligible. And if you’re a parent or carer of a child aged five to 11, book them in for their first dose,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:22:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We strongly encourage all Canberrans to get their boosters when they’re eligible. And if you’re a parent or carer of a child aged five to 11, book them in for their first dose,"

abc-au Wednesday, January 5, 2022 7:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think if you're having five people over for dinner and you want them to have a [rapid antigen test] before they come into your house, that's a private matter that you and your guests would have to pay for. But if you require a test for any public health reason, that would be publicly covered,"

bordermail Sunday, January 2, 2022 2:59:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

illawarramercury Friday, December 31, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

portstephensexaminer Friday, December 31, 2021 12:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 31, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It directs the available resources to the areas of highest risk,"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will clearly be an outreach program. For vulnerable community members, we'd seek to work with community sector partners. They'll be in education setting environments,"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll see where this variant goes. If it follows a similar path to South Africa, we might see a peak of cases in the next couple of weeks, and then it starts to reduce. We just don't know," "In relation to the economic impact, well, look, certainly at this time of year there are businesses that are closed. Whilst there's never a good time for there to be economic disruption, right at the moment there aren't a lot of people in offices this week or next anyway"

bordermail Friday, December 31, 2021 12:01:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To Steph's question, I'm just so sorry to hear that. That's terrible,"

abc-au Friday, November 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To Steph's question, I'm just so sorry to hear that, that's terrible,"

abc-au Thursday, November 25, 2021 5:38:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Prior to the pandemic, international education contributed more than $1 billion annually to the ACT economy," "The return of international students will help create jobs in our local tertiary education sector and assist in addressing labour shortages in industries such as hospitality, tourism and retail"

bordermail Monday, November 22, 2021 11:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We know we're being gouged and it has got to stop," "We have a market failure that necessitates government intervention"

abc-au Friday, November 19, 2021 12:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We know we're being gouged and it has got to stop," "We have a market failure that necessitates government intervention"

abc-au Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We now have a lot to look forward to," "We're going to see very strong economic outcomes. It's terrific to be able to stand here today and say that all that hard work and community effort has result in an outcome like this"

bordermail Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Sub-national Governments have a vital role to play in getting to net zero emissions because we have some of the most important levers such as transport, buildings and energy,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, November 8, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "You've seen the pathway forward, so it would be bringing forward those particular areas,"

abc-au Monday, November 8, 2021 3:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important for a balanced outcome to be achieved, and to date we have not seen the progress that we had hoped," "Therefore, following a review on how best to progress the project to integrate arts and heritage, the ACT government has decided to change the delivery method"

abc-au Saturday, November 6, 2021 10:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important for a balanced outcome to be achieved, and to date we have not seen the progress that we had hoped," "Therefore, following a review on how best to progress the project to integrate arts and heritage, the ACT government has decided to change the delivery method"

abc-au Friday, November 5, 2021 8:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We look forward to this next period with a little bit more certainty than we've had really at any time in the last 18 months,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 3, 2021 4:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We look forward to this next period with a little bit more certainty than we've had really at any time in the last 18 months,"

abc-au Monday, November 1, 2021 4:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberrans have shown an amazing enthusiasm for getting vaccinated and we expected that this will carry over into the booster program,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, November 1, 2021 3:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberrans have shown an amazing enthusiasm for getting vaccinated and we expected that this will carry over into the booster program,"

bordermail Monday, November 1, 2021 2:07:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll be looking at the November settings earlier than anticipated," "We'll have another look in a couple of weeks and I think people can expect if we continue on the current trajectory we can bring things forward"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's a 40 per cent turnaround in spending, and there's been a lot of pent-up demand and money being spent,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This will not be a large number of high-risk areas, but there may be some and this could change in the months ahead," "With the further easing of restrictions, Canberrans have been enjoying a range of activities they haven't been able to do for a while"

illawarramercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT can now take the next steps forwards with great confidence,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Travel restrictions will instead be managed by identifying high-risk geographical areas in other states and territories,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Exemption applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and certain conditions, testing, quarantine or stay-at-home requirements may be applied for unvaccinated travellers," "To be clear: travellers who are not eligible to be vaccinated, so children under the age of 12 years, will simply have to follow the same requirements that are provided for their parents or their guardians depending on the vaccination status of their parents or guardians"

abc-au Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This will not be a large number of high-risk areas, but there may be some and this could change in the months ahead," "With the further easing of restrictions, Canberrans have been enjoying a range of activities they haven't been able to do for a while"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Over the next few weeks, ensuring these Canberrans are fully vaccinated before moving to baseline restrictions will be critical to the successful reopening of our economy, and keeping our economy open beyond the reopening period,"

abc-au Friday, October 22, 2021 7:01:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We've already announced that as an intention, that we would follow NSW in that regard," "And so, I think people can factor in November 1 as that date"

portstephensexaminer Friday, October 22, 2021 11:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We've already announced that as an intention, that we would follow NSW in that regard," "And so, I think people can factor in November 1 as that date"

illawarramercury Friday, October 22, 2021 4:27:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "As we have seen throughout this pandemic, travel restrictions are temporary,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:56:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As more people get fully vaccinated in regional NSW and the ACT, Canberrans can expect that travel restrictions will be relaxed further," "This is a balancing act. Canberrans didn't go through nine weeks of lockdown only to see a spike in cases"

illawarramercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 4:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,”

theepochtimes Saturday, October 16, 2021 3:22:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, October 16, 2021 2:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We reserve that right, as we did prior to our lockdown, to identify an area in NSW that is high risk and have specific arrangements for that area,"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 15, 2021 7:39:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "A potential concern for us would be if fully vaccinated people were finding themselves in hospital or intensive care, but the evidence so far is that the vaccines have been working to reduce the proportion of cases that require hospitalization or intensive care,"

sinacom-en Friday, October 15, 2021 7:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As to when Canberrans can travel to Sydney — not before the first of November is the answer on that question, as it relates to regional NSW beyond the 27 postcodes that are currently within the Canberran region standing exemption,"

abc-au Friday, October 15, 2021 6:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr replied : "The world doesn't revolve around beer and pubs and there's much more to life than that," "And there are many other businesses. So no, it's not me and the boys having a beer. Just doing something different"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 15, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We already know through staff surveys and the total population vaccination rates that we have exceptionally high levels of vaccination in these settings,” “However, given that children under the age of 12 will be unvaccinated as school starts to return – the strong advice is that all possible measures need to be taken to surround these children with vaccinated people”

abc-au Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It puts public health first and ensures the safest activities are recommencing and the riskiest ones wait until more of the population is fully vaccinated,"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The statistic that matters, and the one we are focusing on in coming weeks, is the percentage that is fully vaccinated," "We want to see our world-leading first dose rate translate into a world-leading fully vaccinated rate"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's why the first step out of lockdown will be a gentle and measured step forward,"

bordermail Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The statistic that matters, and the one we are focusing on in coming weeks, is the percentage that is fully vaccinated," "We want to see our world-leading first dose rate translate into a world-leading fully vaccinated rate"

bordermail Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “What has been hugely beneficial to the ACT is the efficient vaccination rollout,” “Our mass vaccination hubs have provided the majority of Canberrans with a very easy and simply way to get the vaccine. The nurses and staff at our vaccination centres are running the most efficient vaccination programs in the country, with close to 100% utilisation rates”

guardian Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think there is an expectation that will happen later this month when they cross a particular vaccination threshold. "

bordermail Tuesday, October 12, 2021 10:53:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “What has been hugely beneficial to the ACT is the efficient vaccination rollout,” “Our mass vaccination hubs have provided the majority of Canberrans with a very easy and simply way to get the vaccine. The nurses and staff at our vaccination centres are running the most efficient vaccination programs in the country, with close to 100% utilisation rates”

guardian Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:23:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our growing vaccination coverage will provide better protection for the community in the weeks and months ahead as the virus increases and spreads in the community," "Case numbers are expected to increase as restrictions are eased, but being fully vaccinated provides protection"

yahoo-au Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:08:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we have seen around the world, and even in places that have high vaccination levels, the virus will continue to spread and there will be pressure on the health system,"

yahoo-au Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:08:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our growing vaccination coverage will provide better protection for the community in the weeks and months ahead as the virus increases and spreads in the community," "Case numbers are expected to increase as restrictions are eased, but being fully vaccinated provides protection"

illawarramercury Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we have seen around the world, and even in places that have high vaccination levels, the virus will continue to spread and there will be pressure on the health system,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:05:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Travel will change this Friday and further at the end of October and then in December when NSW drop their vaccinated versus unvaccinated status,"

bordermail Monday, October 11, 2021 8:07:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Nine of the cases were in quarantine during their entire infection period and 16 are under early investigation," "The rest are assessed as not presenting a risk of transmission to others. We had 3637 tests yesterday"

9news Saturday, October 9, 2021 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As I understand their travel advisory is that's within region not greater Sydney into the regions. That they are not going to make that move until some time later," "For ACT residents we will not be changing the travel arrangements whilst we are in lockdown"

9news Saturday, October 9, 2021 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "After a COVID-free year in the ACT, with no significant public health restrictions and a relatively normal social and economic life, the lockdown – while absolutely necessary – has been extraordinarily difficult for everyone," "It has been a tough couple of months – and taking into account the bushfires and the first wave of the pandemic, a difficult few years"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:18:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It will keep Canberra's construction sector very busy for four or five years,"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:18:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "After a COVID-free year in the ACT, with no significant public health restrictions and a relatively normal social and economic life, the lockdown – while absolutely necessary – has been extraordinarily difficult for everyone," "It has been a tough couple of months – and taking into account the bushfires and the first wave of the pandemic, a difficult few years"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It will keep Canberra's construction sector very busy for four or five years,"

abc-au Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The issue here is that there's a majority of homeowners in the community — so more people own property than don't,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:22:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We will be pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the ACT economy over the coming years to support, create and protect thousands of good, secure, local jobs in the public sector, the private sector and the community sector," "Interest rates are the lowest since federation, providing a once-in-a-century opportunity for the government to build sustainable, productivity-improving and growth-enabling infrastructure to prepare our city for the future"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, October 5, 2021 8:04:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's been an extraordinary 72 hours in NSW politics," "I hope to have some productive engagement with them once they've got their feet under the desks,"

bordermail Monday, October 4, 2021 7:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're on different sides of politics but of course I wish him all the best for the future"

bordermail Monday, October 4, 2021 7:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's been an extraordinary 72 hours in NSW politics," "I hope to have some productive engagement with them once they've got their feet under the desks,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 4, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're on different sides of politics but of course I wish him all the best for the future"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 4, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're working incredibly hard to minimise the number of people who get severely ill with this disease, and part of that is in the hands of individuals with coming forward to get vaccinated," "The higher the coverage, the safer the community is, and the fewer people in hospital and intensive care and fewer deaths"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 4, 2021 5:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "NSW is on a fairly clear path now,"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 4, 2021 5:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Another woman was admitted to Canberra Hospital on Friday night, where she received palliative care for COVID-19 and other health issues," "On behalf of the ACT community, we send our condolences and our love to the family, and friends of those two women at this very difficult time"

abc-au Monday, October 4, 2021 4:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The signs are that with our very strong vaccination program, that by the end of October and going into the month of November and into the summer there will be better times ahead,"

bordermail Saturday, October 2, 2021 7:54:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr confirmed : "less restricted travel in our region"

abc-au Saturday, October 2, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I speak for the entire ACT community in sending our condolences and our love to the family and friends of these two Canberrans who have sadly lost their lives to the virus,"

9news Friday, October 1, 2021 6:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers may come as a shock to many, but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

9news Friday, October 1, 2021 6:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers will come as a shock to many but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

maitlandmercury Friday, October 1, 2021 5:25:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Today's increase in case numbers will come as a shock to many but it's an important reminder that the virus is still very much active in our community,"

bordermail Friday, October 1, 2021 5:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We'll do what we need to do to accommodate events, and that may mean either temporarily or permanently shifting testing sites next year,"

yahoo-au Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:25:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a strong reminder that COVID-19 remains a risk," "This is not the first, nor I suspect will it be the last time during the pandemic that there will be exposure sites and potential risk in the ACT"

abc-au Friday, June 18, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I've beaten the path to Jetstar's HQ quite a bit in the last two years,"

abc-au Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:51:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "To put it in very blunt terms, if it became a mandatory requirement, would that impact on workforce availability to the extent you would be compromising the health and care of aged care and disability residents?"

illawarramercury Saturday, June 5, 2021 3:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Transport emissions now account for around 60 per cent of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions, and of these emissions an estimated 70 per cent are from private vehicles,”

qt Monday, May 24, 2021 4:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're putting forward our plan for Tuggeranong, that includes a wide variety of investments — new infrastructure, renewing infrastructure, new programs and services,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:14:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear Australia needs the capacity to manufacture mRNA vaccines,"

bordermail Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “Wow! We are thrilled to learn that Rice is our first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament,”

wyff4 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Bryan Lee ) : “Wow! We are thrilled to learn that Rice is our first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament,” “Brian Lee and I have been friends since our playing days at Furman and then started this program together 27 years ago. Things have definitely come full circle. He has a great team at Rice and they will be a huge challenge for us. Our team is excited and ready to test ourselves on the big stage”

wyff4 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Growing aviation links into Canberra is a key priority for the ACT Government," "The investment Rex is making is a vote of confidence in this city and we are delighted to be working closely with the airline and Canberra Airport through Visit Canberra to widely promote the new services and contribute to the growth of the route"

abc-au Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “We were busy last night with the homicide division. It’s just kind of been a busy year for us s far so a little bit busier than normal,”

click2houston Sunday, March 14, 2021 6:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Friday, February 26, 2021 2:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:55:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : “There is almost a sense of disbelief at times when the client feels calmer and less bothered by an issue — and can’t really explain what changed except that it feels different,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:21:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's a process that is going to take some time," "The majority of Canberrans won't be eligible to get vaccinated until the second half of this year at the earliest"

abc-au Monday, February 15, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government will continue to work with the Commonwealth on the next phases of the program and we will provide regular updates to the community on the rollout process," "There are many operational and communication challenges that every government in Australia faces in safely providing the vaccine to the entire population in the face of global supply issues"

abc-au Monday, February 15, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Primarily we are asking people in Victoria to stay in Victoria ... of course there are ACT residents who must come home," "We've been through this before ... it's not a surprise and I don't think it will be the last time I stand at this podium to make these announcements"

abc-au Saturday, February 13, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Should our situation remain stable in the coming days, and we don't see an increase in risk ... we may be in a position to announce some further, what we hope would be, further easing of ongoing restrictions,"

abc-au Saturday, February 13, 2021 3:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Primarily we are asking people in Victoria to stay in Victoria ... of course there are ACT residents who must come home," "We've been through this before ... it's not a surprise and I don't think it will be the last time I stand at this podium to make these announcements"

abc-au Friday, February 12, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Should our situation remain stable in the coming days, and we don't see an increase in risk ... we may be in a position to announce some further, what we hope would be, further easing of ongoing restrictions,"

abc-au Friday, February 12, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Government financing costs have never been lower, so now is the time to invest in the social and economic infrastructure that will prepare our city for the future,"

abc-au Wednesday, February 10, 2021 4:34:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Government financing costs have never been lower, so now is the time to invest in the social and economic infrastructure that will prepare our city for the future,"

abc-au Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is a budget delivered under difficult circumstances, but one which has a simple purpose,"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is a budget delivered under difficult circumstances, but one which has a simple purpose,"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:39:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Politics is tough. I respect Mr Coe's decision to resign from the Assembly and wish he and his family all the best for the future," "Alistair was a formidable political opponent, a strong advocate for the conservative side of politics and, no doubt, his experience will be sorely missed by the Canberra Liberals in the years ahead"

abc-au Saturday, January 23, 2021 2:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm not interested in a witch hunt or a blame game here … it's not going to undo the fire,"

abc-au Friday, January 22, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will be an upper asset threshold around the unimproved capital value of properties," "The intent of the program is to get middle Canberra on board"

abc-au Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There will be an upper asset threshold around the unimproved capital value of properties," "The intent of the program is to get middle Canberra on board"

abc-au Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think that will be necessary [Commonwealth support beyond March] in a much narrower range of sectors,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:09:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I think that will be necessary [Commonwealth support beyond March] in a much narrower range of sectors,"

bordermail Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:51:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 19, 2021 4:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "ACT Health will continue to monitor the situation closely day by day,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

illawarramercury Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:23:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Restrictions are only in place for the time necessary to reduce the risk to our community and to avoid community transmission and seeding of the virus," "We wish to avoid COVID outbreaks, that's why those measures are put in place and why they will continue to be in place from time to time, affecting any part of Australia, often at short notice"

maitlandmercury Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr stating : "if you are here from Sydney or any of the COVID hotspots, you should not be here" "The ACT will continue to put in place strong public heath measures to stop the spread of the virus. These measures include travel restrictions [and] are designed to reduce risk,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "While these public health measures remain in place they will be enforced by ACT Policing,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's not just about a footballer, it's about everyone who's in that situation,"

abc-au Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our greatest risk is complacency, and people taking for granted that the virus can't spread rapidly,"

abc-au Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have around 1500 people in quarantine at the moment and there have been literally thousands of people pulled over by ACT police as they come back into the territory,"

bordermail Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:04:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Our greatest risk is complacency, and people taking for granted that the virus can't spread rapidly,"

abc-au Wednesday, December 30, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “He has benefited from having premiers and chief ministers from the other side of politics as part of the discussion,”

theherald-au Saturday, December 26, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “He has benefited from having premiers and chief ministers from the other side of politics as part of the discussion,”

watoday Friday, December 25, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says ( about Labor ) : "It really hasn't mattered much whether it's a Labor or Liberal premier, on one level it's been about the very personal nature of the individuals and their political styles, and the very different interests of jurisdictions within the federation,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says ( about Labor ) : "It really hasn't mattered much whether it's a Labor or Liberal premier, on one level it's been about the very personal nature of the individuals and their political styles, and the very different interests of jurisdictions within the federation,"

theage Tuesday, December 8, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This is a very difficult situation and our thoughts are with James Wallner and his family as he battles this illness," "The Government has been engaging with the family over a number of months and we are pleased that a resolution has been reached to support James in spending quality time with his family"

abc-au Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we reach what's been one hell of a year, I'm sure many Canberrans are looking forward to getting out with family and friends, and taking a well earned break,"

abc-au Friday, November 27, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "As we reach what's been one hell of a year, I'm sure many Canberrans are looking forward to getting out with family and friends, and taking a well earned break,"

abc-au Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The number of students will be limited by available quarantine and aviation capacity,"

illawarramercury Thursday, November 26, 2020 1:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The number of students will be limited by available quarantine and aviation capacity,"

bordermail Thursday, November 26, 2020 12:44:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This app is an easy and straightforward way for information to be collected for contact tracers here at ACT Health,"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This app is an easy and straightforward way for information to be collected for contact tracers here at ACT Health,"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 2:56:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "A key priority in this portfolio will be to commence work on Canberra's big battery — the largest battery-storage system in Australia — as well as the rollout of the sustainable and resilient household scheme, and our climate change adaptation and resilience programs,"

abc-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "My entire political career has been based upon collaboration, compromise and working with other people to get an outcome,"

abc-au Monday, November 2, 2020 9:13:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city," "But we have got through it because we have worked together"

9news Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Gordon was Minister for Seniors and did a lot of work campaigning amongst his older constituents, who are more likely to have postal voted or have voted in a traditional paper ballot in the pre polls," "I'm sweating on that result, absolutely, because Gordon is an outstanding member of the Legislative Assembly and brings a wealth of experience in the community and it would be a devastating loss for ACT Labor"

abc-au Monday, October 19, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Gordon was Minister for Seniors and did a lot of work campaigning amongst his older constituents, who are more likely to have postal voted or have voted in a traditional paper ballot in the pre polls," "I'm sweating on that result, absolutely, because Gordon is an outstanding member of the Legislative Assembly and brings a wealth of experience in the community and it would be a devastating loss for ACT Labor"

abc-au Monday, October 19, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party and to lead a government, " "And particularly in a year like this one, where we have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city — but we have got through it because we have worked together"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Labor ) : "Four years ago, in this very spot, I stood here and said that Canberrans had voted for light rail," "Well friends, they have done it again … and I think Labor's resurgence on the southside tonight is testimony to that"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party and to lead a government, " "And particularly in a year like this one, where we have had an extraordinary series of challenges thrown at us as a city — but we have got through it because we have worked together"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Labor ) : "Four years ago, in this very spot, I stood here and said that Canberrans had voted for light rail," "Well friends, they have done it again … and I think Labor's resurgence on the southside tonight is testimony to that"

abc-au Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:24:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is a humbling experience to lead a political party, and to lead a government. And particularly in a year like this one,"

smh Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "There is no one in the current government who was part of the first government,"

9news Saturday, October 17, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Tonight, we can confidently say that Canberra has voted for light rail,"

abc-au Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We're seeing many more molecular signatures than were ever seen before at these wavelengths,"

spacedaily Tuesday, October 13, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "I wouldn't want a threshold set too high that was problematic or, equally, set at three (cases) - that would be one household and that is probably too low,"

bordermail Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "I wouldn't want a threshold set too high that was problematic or, equally, set at three - that would be one household and that is probably too low,"

maitlandmercury Monday, October 12, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "Plus we've put in place in the last four years the ACT's integrity commission and we have a very robust system of independent planning and development assessments in the territory ... which has been problematic in larger states for long-term governments,"

bordermail Monday, October 12, 2020 5:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We are running budget deficits at the moment,"

bordermail Monday, October 12, 2020 5:55:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Yes, provided all of the COVID-safe protocols are in place,"

yahoo-au Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's a challenge, and it's one that we acknowledge,"

abc-au Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The smaller jurisdictions, of which we are one, the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania will be able to take special cases, bespoke arrangements most likely to be charter flights rather than regular commercial passenger operations," "We'll be gearing up to have that capability in place and [there will be] decisions for the incoming ACT government after the territory election as to exactly when those flights could commence"

bordermail Friday, September 18, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The numbers that would be required to pay for his already extravagant promises would require Canberra to be significantly larger than it is now, by a quantum of 50 per cent or more,"

abc-au Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Peter Gutwein ) : "I'll be in contact with Premier [Peter] Gutwein in Tasmania. I think they're the next most likely. Queensland also in the coming months," "Western Australia, I suspect, will be a longer proposition"

abc-au Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:24:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This suspension came as part of a broader announcement from Singapore Airlines that they are also laying off over 4,000 people from their workforce," "Airlines are having to make extremely difficult choices to ensure their long-term survival as it will be many years before any normality returns to international travel"

abc-au Monday, September 14, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We are grateful for the fantastic relationship we have built with Singapore Airlines over the last five years and we have proven that the business case works," "When the time is right we look forward to working with Canberra Airport and Singapore Airlines to return international flights to Canberra"

abc-au Monday, September 14, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I formally made the offer in the meeting that Adelaide and Canberra work together and we become the first national pilot," "We've never been a hotspot, we've never had community transmission, and it's now been nearly two months since we've had a new case"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is not going to happen in the next month or six weeks, but it is something we would like to see in time for Christmas,"

abc-au Friday, September 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

maitlandmercury Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

dailyadvertiser Friday, August 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, August 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This bill does not legally permit under-18-year-olds to pursue radical means of gender transitioning free from parental control," "That claim is wrong. It is abject nonsense and it does no credit to the individual who's put that forward"

bordermail Friday, August 28, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "No piece of legislation can mandate parental acceptance of a child,"

bordermail Friday, August 28, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “There is and has been quite an important review of that piece of legislation that’s now 20-odd years old,”

guardian Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “One of the ways to address some of these potential delays is around resourcing for the commonwealth agencies that need to undertake the relevant assessment,”

guardian Wednesday, August 19, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The rules for this area have been set by the Federal Government and are very clear," "Fifty-five-metre setback from the lake edge; small-scale buildings for cafes, restaurants and the like; no higher than eight metres anywhere near the foreshore"

abc-au Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "That's our role ... we have to set that land aside, but it's the National Capital Authority that ultimately chooses where that land is and it's the Federal Government that makes that decision, and they've made the decision,"

abc-au Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "I didn't expect last Saturday night would turn into date night with Gladys on various issues,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "We'd heard NSW's announcement, but because we'd also been working for several weeks on the arrangement for Victorian MPs, we presumed that the exemption would also extend to other people coming through NSW to ACT from Victoria,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "To use a sporting analogy, we deployed all of our available players,"

illawarramercury Monday, August 17, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "I didn't expect last Saturday night would turn into date night with Gladys on various issues,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "We'd heard NSW's announcement, but because we'd also been working for several weeks on the arrangement for Victorian MPs, we presumed that the exemption would also extend to other people coming through NSW to ACT from Victoria,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr says : "To use a sporting analogy, we deployed all of our available players,"

maitlandmercury Monday, August 17, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ETR1000 train, widely known commercially as the Frecciarossa 1000, has transformed passenger transport on high-speed lines in Italy, setting the standard and becoming the fastest and most admired train in Europe. It is a platform that we are very proud of and is proof of our continuous and positive collaboration with Trenitalia to the benefit of passengers and society in terms of comfort, sustainability, style, performance and low noise. We look forward to bringing the same advantages to Spain, and to contribute to the development program of high-speed railway services in this country with these new services,"

finanznachrichten-en Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's time to get on with getting these people home and into quarantine,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:45:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

theherald-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

bordermail Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

theherald-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "We believe we have put forward a very clear and common-sense way in which it can be managed,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It hasn't been a satisfactory answer to that question,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We have deployed every single avenue of diplomacy that is possible with NSW repeatedly over the past 48 hours,"

bordermail Monday, August 10, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm surprised with this announcement,"

abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I'm surprised with this announcement,"

abc-au Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Canberra is not an area of high community transmission and, therefore, the wearing of face masks is not currently a mandatory requirement,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, August 5, 2020 2:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "But they would be saving more in the lower energy costs than the cost of repaying the loan, so households are better off,"

abc-au Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The program will not only create new jobs, it will reduce household cost of living, and it supports the take up of a range of new technologies that will lead to lower emissions,"

abc-au Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's very, very unlikely that we'll be moving to larger group gatherings in the near future as had been previously been envisioned in Stage Three,"

9news Friday, July 31, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "our best and most effective measures"

abc-au Friday, July 31, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “These flights will provide a great opportunity to bring visitors to Canberra who may not have seen how much the city has changed and grown in the last decade. It also presents an exciting new option for Canberran’s in need of a well-deserved break to take a short getaway,”

routes-news Wednesday, July 22, 2020 10:03:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Sue was a fierce and passionate advocate for people with a disability and in particular, women with a disability. Her life was one of service and contribution to her community, and she worked for greater recognition of the enormous contribution women with disability make to the workplace and in leadership roles," "Sue has touched the lives of many Canberrans, and her voice for people with a disability will be sorely missed"

abc-au Tuesday, July 21, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "You have this greater uncertainty as all these programs are moving online,"

4-traders Sunday, July 12, 2020 5:35:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “The partnership with Hyperdrive creates shovel-ready opportunity for new battery trains to be ordered now,”

theengineer Monday, July 6, 2020 12:00:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "These measures will be further enhanced from midnight on Tuesday, where anyone from Victoria will be denied entry unless they are granted an exemption by the NSW or ACT government," "This will significantly reduce the likelihood of the virus spreading from Victoria into the Canberra region"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It's important we do everything we can and at the same time, support Victoria in stopping the spread," "Doing so now will enable the territory to continue to implement our recovery plan"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "We will be moving cautiously, given what is happening in Victoria,"

bordermail Monday, July 6, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

dailytelegraph Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

qt Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:12:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we are asked and there are no alternatives and those people do need to get back into Australia, then we wouldn't refuse," "But I'm not out there advocating for more of those flights to come to Canberra"

dailytelegraph Wednesday, July 1, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr wrote : "Given the importance of this matter, it is the view of the ACT Government that development approvals should not be granted until this work is undertaken and resolved,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8:05:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "At a time when our country is hurting, continuing to enforce efficiency dividends on our National Institutions is reckless and hurtful to many families," "Right now, jobs are the priority — every jurisdiction is trying to get their economies back on their feet"

abc-au Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The auditor has highlighted areas for improvement," "The announcement from the Prime Minister clearly highlights to everyone the need to be cautious and to ensure that our security systems are up to date"

abc-au Friday, June 19, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If they wish to have a future in this region, they can, through the basketball community and sponsors get themselves into a position where that is viable,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Because of the way Canberrans have responded there has not been widespread community transmission,"

9news Friday, June 12, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : “I don’t think it’s a question of handing him over. I think it’s just a question of having him provide some evidence”

tribuneonline Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "This is important to put downward pressure on house prices and to see more houses built in the ACT,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT response, when you consider the context of the fire season, was very effective and that is measured through the loss of no lives,"

9news Tuesday, June 2, 2020 7:31:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government's economic recovery plan supports our local economy and our community and it does this without compromising all of the hard work that we have done together,"

abc-au Friday, May 29, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT Government's economic recovery plan supports our local economy and our community and it does this without compromising all of the hard work that we have done together,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "What we are having to balance here is a long duration for these restrictions,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "I hope this serves as a tragic reminder as to just how serious this situation is,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "There are no ICU beds in any of the South Coast hospitals. The ACT, here in Canberra, we have the best healthcare facilities in Southern New South Wales, those communities do not need extra people,"

9news Friday, May 22, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we continue on our current path of suppressing new COVID-19 infections over the next 10 days, then we will move to stage two on Saturday, May 30,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT will continue to base our public health decisions on public health advice," "We will also engage with industry stakeholders on practical implementation measures as we step through each stage of easing restrictions"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:16:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "If we continue on our current path of suppressing new COVID-19 infections over the next 10 days, then we will move to stage two on Saturday, May 30,"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "The ACT will continue to base our public health decisions on public health advice," "We will also engage with industry stakeholders on practical implementation measures as we step through each stage of easing restrictions"

abc-au Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

9news Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "Local hospitality businesses are encouraged to only reopen if the model works for them,"

bordermail Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr told : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Andrew Barr said : "It is clear that the vast majority of the hospitality industry will remain takeaway-only for now,"

bordermail Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:44:00 AM EAT