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'Most significant form of inquiry': Liberals call for royal commission into health

They will take the policy to next year's ACT election.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton says he will vote yes to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, putting him at odds with party colleague

Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton announces his support for a Voice to Parliament, putting him at odds with the party's deputy leader Jeremy Hanson.

ABC News

'The pursuit of perfect defeats good outcomes': Why Parton will vote yes for the Voice

He is the first Canberra Liberal to confirm he will vote yes in the referendum.

The Canberra Times

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Threats to dictionary publisher land man a year in prison

A California man who made violent anti-LGBTQ-related threats against dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster over its updated gender definitions has been sentenced to a year in prison

The Independent UK

ACT govt outlines how many new teachers are needed in public schools

The opposition says a new plan to attract teachers to the ACT lacks meaningful solutions.

The Canberra Times

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

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

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'We will not be influenced': WorkSafe boss denies minister pressured watchdog to issue stop-work notice

An inquiry is determining whether the notice breached parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times

Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT

The laws will come into effect in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws

There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.

The Canberra Times

Parents call for ACT's sentencing laws to be strengthened following fatal crashes

Matthew McLuckie, Blake Corney and Lachlan Seary all died in separate car crashes on Canberra roads. Now their parents have petitioned the ACT Legislative Assembly, calling for tougher sentencing laws.

ABC News

ACT government takes next step on sexual assault law reform

Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury will also face renewed pressure on sentencing.

The Canberra Times

Sentencing advice council a positive step but review 'still needed'

Tom McLuckie, whose son was killed in a crash, still wants a review of ACT sentences.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Liberals accuse Pocock of 'politicising' ACT public school

ACT opposition education spokesman says it was "inappropriate and disappointing" that Senator Pocock hosted a town hall meeting at Lanyon High School.

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'In-built' relief teacher system key part of ACT government overhaul to address teacher shortages

Canberra's casual teacher system is being overhauled, with schools encouraged to establish their own "in-built" relief staff.

The Canberra Times

Debate sets tone for path forward on drug decriminalisation

Members of the Assembly began debate on the proposed laws to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs.

The Canberra Times

Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to provide plan to tackle 'critical shortage of teachers'

The government will also provide a report on the number of teachers currently in the system and future projections to 2028.

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New figures show the extent of COVID impact on ACT public schools

Catholic and independent schools hold steady amid staff shortages as more public schools turn to remote learning.

The Canberra Times

Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

The Canberra Times

ACT families confused over school COVID rules

Parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures.

The Canberra Times

Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

The Canberra Times

What impact will a new deputy leader have on the Canberra Liberals?

The elevation of Jeremy Hanson to the ACT's deputy opposition leader is a case of going back to the future.

The Canberra Times

Jeremy Hanson elected as new ACT Deputy Opposition Leader

The new deputy Canberra Liberals leader was elected in a party room meeting on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

Rapid test supply doubts delay ACT's school return plan

Additional safety measures are planned when school goes back, including the provision of rapid antigen COVID-19 tests for staff and students.

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