The Latest Breaking News from Act

All smaller political parties seek to be in a position of influence, ideally through coalitions or support agreements – but there are risks

Media reporting of former political staffer’s private conversations prompts questions over legal ramifications

About 40 highway police allegedly involved in a scheme to take kickbacks from illegally overloaded trucks by issuing so-called "bribe stickers" will be transferred to inactive posts, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander, said on Thursday.

Among a host of other recommendations, the Independent Electoral Review has proposed a referendum on extending the term of parliament to four years (from the current three). I’ll admit from the outset to being torn over the issue – the policy wonk in me says four, the election junkie says…

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he may still sue Brittany Higgins personally for defamation, in his first television interview since she accused him of raping her at Parliament House in 2019.

Act’s plan to cut red tape and regulation was not a snappy soundbite policy, but while party faithfuls may need to re-read the fine print on what David Seymour announced today, they leave the annual conference inspired and energised ahead of this year’s election.

Professor says a sense of urgency to improve literacy is missing in the ACT.

Police believe almost 2000 fraudulent orders were destined for the ACT.

Communications trade groups urge swift action on confirmation

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: National struggles to deal with race relations and Labour and National fall out over housing density - plus the risk of a caucus breakdown for Act.

Crossbench MPs have urged the government to implement a national ban on native forest logging, following Victoria's move to end the practice.