The Latest Breaking News from ACT

Will Queensland's proposed rental increase laws actually limit rent increases?

Queensland landlords can now only raise the rent once a year — how does that compare with other states? And will it make the rent cheaper?

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Canberra community gathers for funeral of senior Ngunnawal elder Aunty Agnes Shea

The life and accomplishments of Aunty Agnes Josephine Shea OAM, a foundation member of the United Ngunnawal Elders Council and a member of the advisory board to ACT Health, are celebrated at St Christopher's Cathedral in Canberra.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Sentencing details in secret Witness J trial may be kept hidden for 20 years, court told

ACT supreme court considers whether to publish sentencing remarks about former official jailed for disclosure of confidential information

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2023

Changes to rental laws in Canberra come into effect tomorrow, banning no-cause evictions and soliciting rental bids

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of tenancy termination without a legitimate cause in a raft of changes that also bans encouraging rental bidding.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Australian federal police fails to hand over evidence from investigation into alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to inquiry

Evidence yet to be handed over includes thousands of documents, but AFP says laws are preventing production of some material

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann trial expresses despair at meeting deadline after uncovering loophole with police evidence

Walter Sofronoff, who was appointed to run the board of inquiry, expressed despair at meeting his June deadline as a result of a delay in obtaining documents from police.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Factbox-Five things to know about Australia's planned Indigenous referendum

The Australian government on Thursday took the first formal step towards a referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution and set up an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" to advise lawmakers on matters that impact their lives.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Greens MLA calls on ACT government to regulate short-term accommodation market as rental crisis continues

The ACT Greens will bring forward a motion today in the Legislative Assembly, proposing a cap on the number of short-term rentals in Canberra.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

More states ban Nazi symbols

The action of neo-Nazi protesters in making brazen Sieg Heil salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament has renewed efforts to stem extremism.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023

ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes

ACT snake catcher Gavin Smith brings some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023