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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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ACT's criminal responsibility age change bill to contain exceptions

The age will become 14, but will stay at 12 for serious offences.

The Canberra Times

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.

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ACT Greens back calls for national two-year rent freeze, caps

A freeze was needed to address the rental crisis, the party said.

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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.

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Zero-emissions vehicle registrations triple in the ACT

Almost one in five new cars registered is a zero emissions vehicle.

The Canberra Times

ACT to fork out for product advice to drive electric appliance take-up

CHOICE product test information informs a new government site.

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'It takes a toll': New fund for struggling renters

The fund will provide one-off grants for four weeks of rent

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Veil to finally be lifted on years of secrecy in Witness J case

The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.

The Canberra Times

Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages

A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes.

The Canberra Times

'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times

Seaplanes' environmental impact on birds overlooked, critics say

The National Capital Authority said independent experts were commissioned to assess various aspects including environmental matters.

The Canberra Times

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

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Three years of La Nina has improved ACT water quality but it's not all good news

Fewer platypuses were spotted during the recent survey than in 2020.

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ACT bans no-cause evictions for tenants in rental properties

The changes sought to rebalance tenants' and landlords' power, the Attorney-General said.

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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

The Canberra Times

ACT govt scrambles to make up major Murray Darling shortfall

Infrastructure upgrades will be considered as part of ACT commitment to Murray Darling Basin plan.

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Identity of mystery daredevil diners revealed

Look closely, you might recognise some of these people.

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Police operation targeting dangerous driving should be permanent: inquiry

The government has also been told to consider more road cameras to better support police pursuits.

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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 Canberra Times

Canberra's prison problems 'distress' retiring legal pioneer

Outgoing magistrate Beth Campbell asks if it is "beyond our capacities" to educate inmates, rid the jail of drugs and stop sexual abuse behind bars.

The Guardian - AU

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

The Canberra Times

Share interstate driver information to prevent tragic crashes, ACT govt told

A parliamentary inquiry has expressed concern over a possible cross-border loophole in laws designed to keep unsafe drivers off the roads.

The Canberra Times

Grid-scale battery switched on, increasing energy security during transition

Located in Beard, the battery has enough storage to power approximately 3000 homes for two hours.

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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.

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