Govt awaits invite to quell Calvary takeover tensions The government has not been invited to chat with staff. The Canberra Times · May 15, 2023
'We have a pathway': Barr dismisses health royal commission call Mr Barr said health was a challenge for every jurisdiction. The Canberra Times · May 9, 2023
Liberals take royal commission call to Barr A motion will be moved in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The Canberra Times · May 8, 2023
Support grows for inquiry into ACT's health system The Canberra Liberals have called for a health royal commission. The Canberra Times · May 4, 2023
'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 · May 3, 2023
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 · Apr 19, 2023
'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 · Apr 18, 2023
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 · Apr 13, 2023
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 · Feb 9, 2023
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
'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 · Oct 24, 2022
Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT The laws will come into effect in 12 months. The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022
ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws. The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022
ABC News · Oct 11, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Oct 10, 2022 ACT government takes next step on sexual assault law reform Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury will also face renewed pressure on sentencing.
The Canberra Times · Oct 7, 2022 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 · Sep 19, 2022 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.
ABC News · Aug 22, 2022 '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 · Aug 3, 2022 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 · Jun 21, 2022 Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.
The Canberra Times · Jun 1, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · May 18, 2022 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 · May 5, 2022 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 · Apr 26, 2022 ACT families confused over school COVID rules Parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures.