The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

Shane Drumgold says Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry failed to give him fair hearing and breached law

ACT government also reveals Sofronoff report appeared to present paragraph from Australian newspaper as opinion of NSW supreme court judge

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

Is it going to be more expensive to see a GP in Canberra?

Doctors will have to bulk bill more patients to get an exemption.

The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2023

NSW DPP spots 'significant' error in Sofronoff report, A-G reveals

The error was made by misquoting from a story in The Australian.

The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2023

Barr 'strongly prefers' national holiday for Matildas World Cup win

The ACT is also considering a bigger public viewing venue.

The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2023

'The cusp of viable': The change Canberra must make to get big concerts back to the city

The ACT government is planning a new arena, but it may be too small.

The Canberra Times · Aug 12, 2023

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11, 2023

Inquiry decided against media adviser before leaking controversy

The board of inquiry advertised a position but never filled it.

The Canberra Times · Aug 10, 2023

ACT attorney general fears scrutiny of Lehrmann case has had ‘chilling effect’ on potential rape complaints

Shane Rattenbury concerned low rates of reporting of sexual assault allegations in ACT largely unaddressed after Sofronoff inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

Sofronoff cancels 'presumption of innocence' speech, cites 'issues' with ACT govt

Mr Sofronoff was set to appear at an event hosted by a reporter from The Australian.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023

Outgoing DPP Drumgold should face more than 'preliminary' review: Elizabeth Lee

A more in-depth review would 'go a long way to restoring public confidence'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2023