The Latest Breaking News from Marisa Paterson

ACT risks being 'national joke' if it can't shut illegal tobacco shops

Federal minister lashes ACT government over delayed action on black market trade.

The Canberra Times · Oct 16

The state laws that show human rights do not block illegal tobacco crackdown

Legal expert says better to get ACT laws right to prevent challenge.

The Canberra Times · Oct 15

ACT examines shutting illegal tobacco shops, but human rights come first

Health Minister would not commit to tougher rapid closure powers.

The Canberra Times · Oct 14

ACT faces pressure to crack down on illegal tobacco amid 'safe haven' fears

Lagging fines and inadequate powers among community concerns.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

Libs sound warning over plan issued by 'minister for closing clubs'

But government finds support for elements of pokie reduction plan.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15

Major cuts to ACT pokie numbers loom in game-changing overhaul

Gaming Minister wants to make a future 1000-machine limit into law.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14

Future-proof sports by centralising clubs' pokies contributions: Greens

The ACT Greens are seeking support for an overhaul of the scheme.

The Canberra Times · Sep 13

A widow's heartbreaking fight for her dying husband in the ACT

'The most terrible experience.'

The Canberra Times · Sep 8

Why a new ATM near the Hellenic Club has an ACT minister demanding answers

'I have a lot of questions and concerns', says Marisa Paterson

The Canberra Times · Aug 27

Top cop, minister sorry for botched gunpoint bus arrest of wrong boy

Family speaks out on 'demeaning' illegal search of Aboriginal teen.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25