'Shocking': ACT agency spent more on legal fees than compensating abuse victims Territory's insurer spent $1.5 million on its own legal costs. The Canberra Times · Sep 26
Name change for 'confusing' Secure Local Jobs Code among overhaul ideas The code's advisory council was sounded out ahead of a govt review. The Canberra Times · Sep 6
'Time to end it': Libs say cut unions out of ACT procurement system The opposition says the Secure Local Jobs Code must go. The Canberra Times · Aug 18
Canberra is getting an extra public holiday in April. Here's why But a permanent fix is to be considered. The Canberra Times · Aug 13
Bill Shorten: University of Canberra and CIT would be 'better together' 'This is not about cost cutting,' vice-chancellor says. The Canberra Times · Aug 12
IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist. The Canberra Times · Aug 4
ACT Libs demand ministers, staff to tear up CFMEU cards Chief Minister warned of opposition straying into 'McCarthyism'. The Canberra Times · Jul 24
Complaint MLA had 'inappropriate sexual relationship' dismissed One of 14 complaints sent to Assembly's commissioner for standards. The Canberra Times · Sep 1, 2024
Committee pushes for ACT to become skateboarding hotspot An inquiry into skating and the skate parks of Canberra posted positive results. The Canberra Times · Jun 29, 2024
'Prohibitionist policy': Davidson refuses to sign vaping dangers letter Greens minister says not enough is being done on harm reduction. The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2024
More reforms are needed in justice system to address sexual violence: Paterson The Labor backbencher has been given a new role. The Canberra Times · Feb 17, 2024
ACT to review investments linked to West Bank settlements The Assembly has also called for a humanitarian ceasefire. The Canberra Times · Feb 7, 2024
Inquiry to examine loneliness, social isolation impact in ACT Research has indicated loneliness is on the rise in Australia. The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023
Two types of drugs allowed under ACT decriminalisation Authorities believe it won't lead to an increase in drug use. The Canberra Times · Oct 27, 2023
The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2023 Drug tourism claims are 'laughable': Pettersson Mr Pettersson has also defended how the bill came about.
The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 2023 'An internal reckoning': Davis' battle with drug decriminalisation Mr Davis was not convinced at first about the laws.
The Canberra Times · Sep 12, 2023 Attempt to push back drug decriminalisation fails The Liberals wanted it pushed back until after the next election.
The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023 'You might have mentioned it': Labor drug bill surprised Rattenbury The Greens leader said it should have been taken to the election.
The Canberra Times · Aug 30, 2023 Opposition want Stephen-Smith to face inquiry on decriminalisation The Health Minister has come under fire for comments on drug laws.
The Canberra Times · Aug 24, 2023 Stephen-Smith says 'we took it to the election quietly' on drug reforms The Health Minister has defended the government's position.
The Canberra Times · May 31, 2023 Fuel monitor app to stay in Canberra as trial assessed The app has helped motorists save money on fuel, early data suggests.
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2022 Cannabis Policy News: Australia City Decriminalizes Cocaine And Heroin, Hong Kong To Ban CBD, Missouri Legalization Ad Featuring Police Officers Australia's Capital Decriminalizes Possession Of Small Amounts Of Heroin, Cocaine
The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022 Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT The laws will come into effect in 12 months.
ABC News · Oct 20, 2022 ACT government decriminalises small amounts of illicit drugs including speed, heroin and cocaine The ACT decriminalises small amounts of commonly used illicit drugs, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so.
The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022 ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.