The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

CIT given deadline to justify $4.99m contract

The ACT's opposition has heaped renewed pressure on the government over the contracts.

The Canberra Times · Jun 13, 2022

What you can expect to pay for electricity in Canberra this financial year

Canberrans can expect a slight reprieve on their power bills.

The Canberra Times · Jun 6, 2022

Technical issue stalls Saturday's COVID statistics in the ACT

Health authorities were unable to say how many COVID infections were reported in the ACT on Saturday.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2022

Sporting exclusions would be clearer under draft discrimination bill

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne will say the government's intention is to limit discrimination to where it was reasonable, proportionate and justified.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

ACT starts work on voluntary dying laws before rights are restored

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is confident a "long overdue" effort to scrap the Andrews Bill will allow the ACT to consider voluntary assisted dying laws.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

ACT drafts Australian-first legislation to stop deferrable surgical interventions on intersex children

The ACT's draft bill bans deferrable medical treatments on intersex children's sex characteristics, until they are old enough to make their own decisions.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

'Our fair share': ACT to push Labor for light rail support

ACT Labor is banking on a quicker Commonwealth Park to Woden rollout under federal Labor.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022

Barr wants Albanese to waive ACT's $100 million housing debt

The chief minister remained elusive on how likely a plan to waive the debt was.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

The Canberra Times · May 22, 2022

Loans scheme adds a solar farm's worth of power in the suburbs

More than 5000 households have applied for more than $55 million in loans under the sustainable household scheme.

The Canberra Times · May 18, 2022