The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Cooking (and heating) without gas: what are the impacts of shifting to all-electric homes?

Gas connections for all new housing and sub-divisions will be banned in Victoria from January 1 next year. The long-term result of the state government’s significant change to planning approvals will be all-electric housing. The ACT made similar changes early this year, in line with a shift away from gas…

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2023

Yes campaign failing to counter opponents’ targeted tactics despite spending more, experts say

Supporters of the Indigenous voice to parliament urged to hone their strategy in bid to convince undecided Australians to vote yes

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

Pocock seeks to impose duty of care on Australian government over climate harm

Senator’s bill calls for new conditions in Climate Change Act to influence decision-making on projects that could raise greenhouse gas emissions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2023

Australian energy ministers to consider renaming natural gas to ‘fossil gas’ in law

Meeting to discuss updating national gas law to reflect fuel’s environmental impact as well as overhauling hydrogen strategy

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Energy transition titan Hugh Saddler’s quest to cut emissions leaves lasting legacy

Saddler influenced a generation of researchers and policy-makers, not least through his involvement in the ACT’s 100% renewable energy transition

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

As the ACT government awaits the Lehrmann trial inquiry report, the territory's chief prosecutor has extended his leave.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

NSW hospital workers are heading towards further industrial action unless the government changes its current across-the-board wage offer.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

Should terminally ill young people be able to choose voluntary assisted dying? The ACT is considering it

The ACT Labor-Greens government is currently considering legalising voluntary assisted dying, as has recently occurred in all six Australian states. But the results of community consultation on the topic suggest the ACT’s proposed legislation may differ in significant respects from the model adopted by other Australian states and territories.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023

July forecast to start off wet and cold across large parts of Australia

Unseasonable cloud band over north of the country predicted to hit parts of New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023

Could rent controls ease Australia’s housing crisis?

Advocates say caps or freezes may help reduce pressure on renters but experts warn they are not a simple fix

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023