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Extending the term of parliament isn’t a terrible idea – it’s just one NZ has rejected twice already

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…

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Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

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.

ABC News

Act's David Seymour promises to 'dial up the brew'

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.

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Focus on evidence-backed teaching methods needed: literacy centre

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

The Canberra Times

Police hunt members of alleged $5 million phone scam syndicate

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

The Canberra Times

INCOMPAS to Hill: We Need a Full FCC Now

Communications trade groups urge swift action on confirmation

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Raw Politics: A race relations muddle and housing feud

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.

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Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

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

The New Daily

Higgins’ support person fronts Lehrmann inquiry

Tensions between the right to the presumption of innocence and support for someone who purports to be a victim of crime are under the microscope at an

The New Daily

Govt to continue working to Calvary transition despite legal case

The legal action over the hospital's future has begun in the ACT Supreme Court.

The Canberra Times

'Staggering': NRMA says 40kmh zone has failed to make roads safer

'If it was about pedestrian safety, clearly there's something wrong structurally.'

The Canberra Times

ACT Entertainment, Visual Productions Begin Distribution Partnership

ACT will present the brand’s latest lighting control solutions at InfoComm 2023.

AVNetwork

'Gamechanger': ACT takes delivery of latest $1.5m electric fire truck

This pump can 'crab-walk' around traffic jams and send a drone out through the roof.

The Canberra Times

KRAC Aims to Create Anti-Corruption “Ecosystem” in Thailand

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has joined hands with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Economics in establishing the Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration (KRAC) for the goal of creating Thailand’s anti-corruption ecosystem by translating academic knowledge into actions and fostering networks for international cooperation.

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Casual teachers turned off registration amid dire shortage

The Education Directorate is offering new incentives for teachers to go back to the classroom.

ABC News

Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

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Bipartisan politics up in smoke as election looms

There are few “grown-up” moments between National and Labour in recent political history other than the 2021 bipartisan housing accord. But as political editor Jo Moir writes, it only took a whiff of a tightly contested election to unravel it.

The Canberra Times

Tied to a pole and 'thrown away', Clayton searches for his home

What felt like 'at least 1000 dogs' were out for the Million Paws Walk on Sunday.

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Sexual assault, violence, abuse: Canberra's paramedics call for more protection

One ACT patient calls 30 times a day for an ambulance, paramedics say.

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Labour goes negative on National-ACT 'cuts'

Labour kept up its attacks on the Opposition's proposed tax cuts but fumbled its own number-crunching at a party congress.

The Conversation

Lehrmann inquiry: what's a director of public prosecutions or DPP? A legal expert explains

Australian public prosecutors are far less visible than defence lawyers, judges and police, yet they are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system.

The Guardian - AU

PwC tax scandal: staff stood down over concerns problem ‘significantly broader’ than one partner

Former NSW police commissioner and now PwC partner Mick Fuller contacted his friend the AFP commissioner after scandal broke, Senate estimates told

ABC News

Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells an ACT board of inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago.

The New Daily

Lehrmann detective accused of bias on ‘liked’ comment

The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

Lehrmann case cop rejects bias claim on 'liked' comment

The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann.

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