The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback

The ACT has joined NSW in agreeing to a federal gun buyback set up after the Bondi shooting massacre but other states are yet to be convinced.

AAP · Aug 21

'Take guns off our streets': ACT government to join national buyback scheme

There are about 23,000 firearms in the territory.

The Canberra Times · Aug 21

Defence company awarded first investment from ACT-backed venture capital fund

The selected start-up will create 'high-value jobs' in Canberra.

The Canberra Times · Aug 19

Education Minister backs call to examine merging embattled CIT with UC

A chorus of high-profile voices are eager for a merger to be explored.

The Canberra Times · Aug 12

IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings

Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4

She's the new education minister. But she's not allowed to visit schools

Rachel Stephen-Smith wants more families like hers to choose public schools first.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

'City shaping' CBD convention centre project moves to next phase

A tender for designs and costings has been released.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

Infrastructure's new $315m lease bucks major trend in APS office moves

The hundreds of millions of dollars behind department offices.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

Kingfisher report sparks independent review of senior ministerial staffer

The top adviser to ACT ministers was named in the Operation Kingfisher report.

The Canberra Times · Jul 30

Canberra landmark has an opening date thanks to new agreement

Detailed planning and design work can now begin.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29