The Latest Breaking News from Shane Rattenbury

Energy-relief program expanded for eligible ACT households

The government is also testing a new program with up to $10,000 of assistance for some.

The Canberra Times · May 12, 2023

ACT set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14

The ACT government will introduce a bill tomorrow proposing the minimum age of criminal responsibility be lifted to 12 years of age as soon as the legislation is passed, and then to 14 by July 2025.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

ACT's criminal responsibility age change bill to contain exceptions

The age will become 14, but will stay at 12 for serious offences.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2023

ACT to fork out for product advice to drive electric appliance take-up

CHOICE product test information informs a new government site.

The Canberra Times · Apr 18, 2023

'It takes a toll': New fund for struggling renters

The fund will provide one-off grants for four weeks of rent

The Canberra Times · Apr 16, 2023

Veil to finally be lifted on years of secrecy in Witness J case

The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.

The Canberra Times · Apr 14, 2023

Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages

A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes.

The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2023

'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times · Apr 3, 2023

Seaplanes' environmental impact on birds overlooked, critics say

The National Capital Authority said independent experts were commissioned to assess various aspects including environmental matters.

The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2023

Evidence recorded in courtrooms will be allowed in retrials

Shane Rattenbury has agreed to recommendations made by a committee.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2023