ACT keeps missing FOI deadlines. So it's made them longer The bill was one of six to be introduced in the Assembly on Wednesday. The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2022
42 lakes have disappeared in Bengaluru, says Ashok Revenue Minister R. Ashok on Monday told the Legislative Assembly that 42 lakes disappeared in Bengaluru city and many of them during the Congress governments in the State The Hindu · Sep 19, 2022
Andhra Pradesh: No truth in government’s claims on State’s finances, says Payyavula The statistics reeled out by the Chief Minister in Assembly are misleading, he alleges The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022
Sailajanath wants Assembly resolution to shift A.P. High Court to Rayalaseema Make discussions in House meaningful by taking up people’s issues, he says The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022
Council passes anti-conversion Bill amidst strong protests It will be introduced in the Legislative Assembly later during this session The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022
Andhra Pradesh: Capital is where the Legislative Assembly is, says Union Minister ‘Political parties in power should not reverse the policies of their predecessors as the implications will be far-reaching’ The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022
Religious conversions rampant in Karnataka, says govt; anti-conversion Bill being mulled BENGALURU: The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday took up the "contentious" legislation against religious conversions for consideration and passage. The 'Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last. The Times of India · Sep 15, 2022
Peak business group disappointed over one-off public holiday to mark death of Queen Elizabeth The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA says small and medium sized businesses will bear the cost of the public holiday, which also falls on a Thursday when trading hours are usually extended for late night shopping. ABC News · Sep 13, 2022
Ex-ACT Labor minister pushes back at implication of improper hiring Gordon Ramsay's former chief of staff was hired to a new position at the Cultural Facilities Corporation, where Mr Ramsay is now the chief executive. The Canberra Times · Aug 25, 2022
Delhi HC dismisses plea to disqualify arrested AAP Minister Satyendar Jain The court, based on averments in a writ petition, said it cannot declare Mr. Jain as a “person with unsound mind” and disqualify him from the Cabinet and the Assembly The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022
Legislative Assembly defends its COVID-safe plan as estimates saga drags on ACT budget estimates have been delayed over a COVID safety stand off. The Canberra Times · Aug 17, 2022
'Still in the dark' over when estimates will resume A renewed prohibition notice has been slapped on the Legislative Assembly from WorkSafe ACT, which has prevented estimates hearings from happening in the building. The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 2022
ABC News · Aug 15, 2022 Work safety ban sparks constitutional dispute after COVID-19 fears shut down ACT Legislative Assembly Speaker Joy Burch is threatening to take the ACT's workplace watchdog to court after COVID-19 fears led to a ban on hearings and committee meetings.
The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022 Speaker threatens legal action against 'WorkSafe over 'unprecedented' estimates ban As the COVID risk continues, WorkSafe has put a ban on ACT Assembly hearings.
ABC News · Aug 8, 2022 Nationals MP Vince Catania hands in resignation for WA seat of North West Central Nationals MP Vince Catania's departure in the seat of North West Central officially triggers the process of holding a by-election — leaving both sides of the Liberal-National Alliance to compete for votes.
The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022 Will Siddaramaiah return to Varuna in next Assembly elections? A section of the crowd gathered at the Congress padayatra in Tagadur of Varuna constituency rooted for former CM Siddaramaiah’s return
The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2022 'What purpose'? Doubts over inquiry into ACT's dangerous driving sentences The committee will consider the criminal justice and police responses to dangerous driver offending, along with what capacity trauma and support services have to respond to the post-crash event.
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022 Goa gets nod to host National Games next year: Sports minister Govind Gaude Sports Minister Govind Gaude said he had already informed the members of the legislative assembly that the State would be ready to host the National Games by December 2022.
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2022 Why sexual and reproductive law for east African countries is being resisted Six of the countries of the East African Community – Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania – recently concluded public hearings on a new sexual and reproductive health bill. Proponents of the bill argue that it will improve access to sexual and reproductive health which, in turn, will…
The Canberra Times · Jul 18, 2022 Former 'larger than life' MLA Helen Cross dies Helen Cross served three years in the Legislative Assembly, casting the deciding vote to decriminalise abortion and leading the charge on anti-smoking laws.
ABC News · Jul 13, 2022 North West Central voters still have no date for by-election to replace Nationals MP Vince Catania Vince Catania announced his exit from politics more than a month ago, but voters in the seat of North West Central are still weeks away from finding out when they will head to the polls.
The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2022 'Now is the right time to reflect': Assembly inquiry will consider ACT abortion access The Legislative Assembly's standing committee on health and community wellbeing will consider the accessibility of abortion services in the territory along with legal protections for the procedure.