Debate sets tone for path forward on drug decriminalisation Members of the Assembly began debate on the proposed laws to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs. The Canberra Times · Aug 3, 2022
ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022
ACT to decriminalise small amount of drugs The ACT is pushing ahead with the decriminalisation of small amounts of illicit drugs, with possession to be subject to a simple drug offence notice. AAP · Jun 9, 2022
The ACT Has Decriminalised Loads Of Drugs In Small Quantities It’s A Bad Day To Be A Bag Alright other states and territories, let's get a move on. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 9, 2022
ACT government agrees to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine Under the proposed law, police would continue to crack down on dealers but people found with small amounts would be fined rather than charged. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
ACT to decriminalise small amounts of cocaine, ice, heroin and ecstasy The bill would see small amounts of illicit drugs decriminalised. The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2022
ACT govt to investigate sick leave for casuals The Victorian government announced a casual sick pay leave pilot earlier this year. The Canberra Times · May 3, 2022
ACT government asked to consider providing casual workers with sick leave An ACT Labor MLA asks the government to investigate providing casual workers with sick leave and carers' leave. ABC News · May 3, 2022
New ACT Legislative Assembly motion seeks to allow prospective renters to request a landlord reference Sydney comedian Tom Cashman shared his experience asking for a landlord reference on TikTok, and inspired ACT Labor politician Michael Pettersson to introduce a motion in Canberra to allow prospective renters to request a landlord reference. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022