The Latest Breaking News from ACT Legislative Assembly

It was a long, painful road to these assisted dying laws. And there's still a way to go

How ACT went from laggard to leader in voluntary assisted dying.

The Canberra Times · Jun 7, 2024

Excluding children from VAD 'abhorrent', Exit says

The group appeared at hearings into the ACT's VAD bill.

The Canberra Times · Feb 1, 2024

Dangerous driving inquiry recommends new laws, greater police powers, as families share grief over deaths on Canberra's roads

An ACT legislative assembly inquiry into dangerous driving makes almost 30 recommendations, including an upgraded charge of vehicular manslaughter.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Why three MLAs were banned from meeting at the Assembly

Committee meetings and hearings have been banned at the Assembly.

The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 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.

The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022

ACT police hiring criminal psychologist to better understand hoon drivers

The ACT's Chief Police Officer says they are considering a number of solutions, including cameras and drones, to better tackle the growing problem of hoon driving in Canberra.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Matthew McLuckie's family calls on ACT government to introduce stronger penalties for dangerous driving

The family of a young man who was killed in a head-on crash in Canberra calls for stronger measures to deal with people who steal cars and race them, endangering lives.

ABC News · Jul 6, 2022

Steel to face no-confidence vote over CIT consulting contracts

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee will move a no-confidence motion against Skills Minister Chris Steel over the handling of contracts awarded to a "complexity and systems thinker".

The Canberra Times · Jun 7, 2022

Giulia Jones resigns from ACT Legislative Assembly

The former Liberal deputy leader announced her decision on Facebook on Tuesday morning.

The Canberra Times · May 24, 2022

ACT passes affirmative consent laws, bringing it into line with neighbouring NSW

The ACT passes reforms to sexual consent laws that now put the onus on people to ensure consent is freely and voluntarily offered, rather than on saying no.

ABC News · May 5, 2022