The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Lee

Voluntary assisted dying laws will reflect ACT community views, govt says

It is expected voluntary assisted laws would pass the territory's parliament with an overwhelming majority.

The Canberra Times · Dec 2, 2022

Barr outlines path to ACT's voluntary assisted dying laws

Senators voted to overturn a 25-year ban preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2022

Going cold on light rail, Libs push for updated cost, timeline

The opposition wants the government to reveal the cost of light rail to the nearest $100 million.

The Canberra Times · Nov 23, 2022

Work safety ban sparks constitutional dispute after COVID-19 fears shut down ACT Legislative Assembly

Speaker Joy Burch is threatening to take the ACT's workplace watchdog to court after COVID-19 fears led to a ban on hearings and committee meetings.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Proposal for dedicated ACT integrity committee rejected

The Opposition Leader said the ACT was the only jurisdiction in Australia that did not have such a committee.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2022

Barr has eyes on inflation ahead of 11th ACT budget

Mr Barr said he was optimistic about the ACT's labour market and the territory's overall capacity to weather tough global economic conditions.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2022

ACT government outlines plans to deliver 30,000 new homes over five years, including build-to-rent

An extra 30,000 homes will be built in Canberra over the next five years under the ACT government's plan to significantly increase the city's housing supply to meet population growth.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

'Canberrans deserve to know': questions for Steel over CIT

Elizabeth Lee has called on the government to be upfront.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2022

Refreshed CIT board to refocus on 'core purpose and vision'

The new CIT board chair Kate Lundy and deputy chair Natalie Howson will focus on governance, procurement and financial management amid investigations into $8.5 million in consultant contracts.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2022

Opposition raises concerns about new CIT board chair appointment

Kate Lundy will be the new board chair from July 1.

The Canberra Times · Jun 22, 2022