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ACT Greens leader to retire after career of firsts

The first Greens MP to serve as an attorney-general anywhere in Australia has announced his retirement from politics after almost two decades.

AAP · Apr 20

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

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Trams, stadiums and climate: all you need to know about the ACT election

Liberals hope to break Labor’s 23-year grip on power while Greens also have a chance of leading Canberrans

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Greater Western Sydney Giants under fire over ‘deeply disappointing’ Tabcorp sponsorship

Exclusive: ACT attorney general says while Victorian clubs have taken a ‘responsible approach’ the Giants are ‘going in the opposite direction’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024

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Greens politician stood down over misconduct claims

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has called on a Greens politician to resign over sexual misconduct allegations.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Non-profits and advocacy bodies have welcomed the ACT becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the criminal age of responsibility from 10 to 14.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

ACT moves to punish jurors who conduct their own research during trials

Attorney general says those in breach of proposed new rules could face up to two years in jail

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Interstate judge to hear Shane Drumgold’s challenge to Bruce Lehrmann inquiry

Decision over judicial review of Sofronoff inquiry made after concerns of a potential conflict within ACT legal fraternity

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Gambling reform in Australia awaits the states, but most have already called for action

States and territories generally agree that gambling advertising needs reform but the federal government must lead the way

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023

Protesters interrupt ANU event – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

ACT attorney general fears scrutiny of Lehrmann case has had ‘chilling effect’ on potential rape complaints

Shane Rattenbury concerned low rates of reporting of sexual assault allegations in ACT largely unaddressed after Sofronoff inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

Lehrmann case shouldn’t shake faith in justice system, police union says

Association chief urges community to come forward with complaints as fallout from Sofronoff inquiry into ACT prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann continues

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Australian energy ministers to consider renaming natural gas to ‘fossil gas’ in law

Meeting to discuss updating national gas law to reflect fuel’s environmental impact as well as overhauling hydrogen strategy

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

Indigenous advocate says ACT government review into incarceration rates doesn't go far enough

The ACT government announces it will hold a review into how it is responding to the over-representation of Indigenous people in its criminal justice system, but local First Nations advocates say it does not go far enough.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

ACT set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14

The ACT government will introduce a bill tomorrow proposing the minimum age of criminal responsibility be lifted to 12 years of age as soon as the legislation is passed, and then to 14 by July 2025.

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ABC News · May 3, 2023

ACT Greens call for two-year freeze on Canberra rents and cap on price increases for new tenants

The Greens, who are part of the ACT government, want rental prices to be frozen for existing tenants, and increases capped at two per cent for new tenants.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

ACT cycling group Pedal Power calls for 30kph speed zones to make Canberra suburbs safer

In a submission to the ACT government ahead of the budget, the cycling group Pedal Power calls for 30-kilometre-per-hour speed zones to make suburbs safer.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2023

ACT plans hefty restrictions or possible ban on ‘insidious’ sports gambling ads

Attorney general Shane Rattenbury says territory may take action unilaterally if federal government does not act

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Coroner releases findings of inquest into suicide of 23-year-old Canberra woman Brontë Haskins

A coronial inquest into the death of Brontë Haskins, who took her own life while on bail, has found no one was to blame for the death of the 23-year-old.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Misconduct fines on sports betting companies too low to have impact, regulator says

The Northern Territory Racing Commission has not ruled out suspensions or licence cancellations for breaches, as critics argue it has not kept pace with the industry’s growth

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023

Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

Former judge will investigate damning allegations made by prosecutor Shane Drumgold about police conduct

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