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Lee's presidential pitch for the bread-and-butter

The campaign for the ACT election has kicked off.

The Canberra Times

Lee looks to suburban heartland in early 2024 election pitch

The Canberra Liberals would overturn a series of forthcoming bans.

The Canberra Times

What can the ACT learn from Oregon's drug decriminalisation?

Decriminalisation has been in place in the US state since 2021.

The Canberra Times

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Bumpy roads ahead: New Zealand’s incoming PM set to lead a three-headed, ‘anti-woke’ government

Final results from last month’s election confirm the right-wing National Party will need to partner with the ACT Party and NZ First to form government

The Guardian - AU

Remember the days of the old schoolyard

Take a whimsical walk down memory lane.

The Canberra Times

After raising the age, what happens when children commit crimes?

Raising the age of criminal responsibility will not be a free pass.

The Canberra Times

‘My memory has failed me’: how the case against NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton fell apart in a day

The testimony of ACT Policing’s Sgt David Power quickly unravelled under questioning in court, in the latest major embarrassment for the territory

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When Oregon decriminalised drugs, overdoses went up. Will that happen in the ACT?

A new bill came into effect in the ACT at the weekend decriminalising personal possession of common illegal drugs.

The Conversation

'Disrespectful': Barr likens potential AIS move to APVMA 'pork-barrelling'

Chief Minister sends pointed message to the PM on future of the AIS.

The Canberra Times

Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Repeat dangerous driving offenders lose bail presumption in ACT

The laws were agreed after a tense Legislative Assembly debate.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry to examine loneliness, social isolation impact in ACT

Research has indicated loneliness is on the rise in Australia.

The Canberra Times

Stricter oversight from board in ACT procurement system changes

More projects will require open public tenders in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Australian-first move to raise criminal age welcomed

Non-profits and advocacy bodies have welcomed the ACT becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the criminal age of responsibility from 10 to 14.

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Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.

The Canberra Times

ACT GPs unlikely to boost bulk billing despite government incentive

Incentives for GPs will triple under the change.

The Canberra Times

'Reconciliation is not dead', new Australian of the Year says

Australian of the Year says the ACT is leading the way on reconciliation.

The Guardian - AU

‘For God’s sake, do something’: Richard Branson urges NSW to act on drug reform

British billionaire says Minns Labor government must commit to timeframe for drug summit and ‘put people’s health first’

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'Extraordinary waste of the court's time': Raiders slam wasting of taxpayers' money

Don Furner has taken aim at ACT Policing and the DPP.

The Conversation

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday.

The Canberra Times

Advocates laud assisted dying bill, but critics condemn 'worst bill'

The bill was introduced to the Assembly on Tuesday.

AAP

Voluntary assisted dying laws introduced in ACT

Laws to allow people intolerably suffering from a terminal illness to voluntarily end their own life have been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans urged to be 'sensible' in public rivers, lakes

There are currently 14 alerts about ACT Park closures.

The Canberra Times

'It feels momentous': Voluntary assisted dying legislation arrives

Long-awaited legislation is ready to go before the Assembly.

AAP

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

ACT's Australian of the Year recipient is Jo Farrell, who has led the way for more women and girls to engage in the construction industry.

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