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ClubsACT proposes trial of self-exclusion facial recognition technology for problem gamblers

ClubsACT propose a trial of facial recognition technology that alerts staff to problem gamblers if they enter the poker machine or gambling areas in some Canberra clubs. The system would see patrons "opt-in" to be excluded from the venues.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Union alarm over 'soft' court outcomes putting public, police officers at risk

Shane Rattenbury and ACT courts described as "soft on crime"

The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 2022

Meet the criminals straightened out by 'transformational' sentencing

Eight offenders have graduated from the ACT Supreme Court's drug and alcohol sentencing list. None have reoffended.

The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022

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77 new stations: where you will be able to charge your electric car in Canberra

The ACT government has got more than it bargained for, with three companies to deliver 154 charging plugs in Canberra to make it easier to charge EVs.

The Canberra Times · Aug 10, 2022

Drug and alcohol sentencing scheme pays for itself, reduces recidivism: review

None of its graduates have reoffended, according to a review that shows it is cheaper than incarcerating people.

The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2022

'What purpose'? Doubts over inquiry into ACT's dangerous driving sentences

The committee will consider the criminal justice and police responses to dangerous driver offending, along with what capacity trauma and support services have to respond to the post-crash event.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2022

No new gas connections for ACT homes and businesses from 2023 under plan to phase out fossil fuels

Rising gas prices are already convincing ACT households to switch to electricity, but the government says all newly built homes will not be able to be connected to gas from January 1.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

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ACT's proposed ban on 'no-cause evictions', solicitation of rental bids opens for public consultation

The ACT government releases a draft bill proposing changes to rental laws, including banning landlords or agents from soliciting rental bids and eviction of a tenant without cause.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

ACT moves to reduce over-representation of First Nations people in justice system

There will be $11.5 million spent over the next four years.

The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2022

Concerns Canberrans on lower incomes will be left behind under ACT's new electric vehicle strategy

The ACT government's announcement that the sale of new petrol cars will be banned in the territory in 2035 is causing affordability concerns for Canberrans on lower incomes.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal service for people in care and protection

The funding is part of a range of budget announcements for legal centres in the territory.

The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2022

The ACT takes the fast lane to a fuel-free future. What happens next?

The future came into view in Canberra this week, when the government announced no new fossil-fuel powered cars would be allowed in 13 years' time.

The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2022

Concerns electric vehicles still won't be affordable for many by 2035 when ACT bans sale of new petrol cars

The CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association expresses concerns that a ban on the sale of new petrol cars from 2035 could cause affordability issues for poorer Canberrans.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

Fossil-fuel vehicle ban risks driving up prices, outlawing utes, industry warns

It was unclear whether there would be enough affordable electric vehicles available by 2035, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association said.

The Canberra Times · Jul 18, 2022

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The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2022

ACT sets date for ban on new fossil fuel cars

The ACT government wants between 80 and 90 per cent of new vehicles sold in 2030 to be electric.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

'System is broken': Grieving families seek tougher action on deadly drivers

Three grieving Canberra families have combined their voices to seek a review of the sentencing of repeat offenders by the ACT courts.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

Top judge plays 'long game' amid community 'angst' over sentencing

Chief Justice Lucy McCallum labelled prison "a blunt tool" in terms of rehabilitation when compared with more therapeutic sentencing options.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2022

Rattenbury digs in ahead of meeting with grieving parents

ACT government at odds with groundswell in public support for tougher sentencing.

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The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2022

Cops 'let down' by courts but govt rejects call for sentencing review

The Attorney-General says there is insufficient evidence to warrant "a wholesale review", rejecting suggestions the sentence imposed on a teenager who crashed into a police car was "soft".

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

ACT government rejects Australian Federal Police Association's call for sentencing review after man who crashed into cop car issued corrections order

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury rejects Canberra police union's call for a review of sentencing after a man who crashed a stolen vehicle into a police car was issued an intensive corrections order.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2022

'No treatment for people like our son': Parents push for change as coroner challenges govt

A coroner has challenged the ACT government to consider changes that would allow authorities to force mentally ill addicts into drug rehabilitation.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

No home solar battery rebates on offer in Queensland as the government opts for large-scale projects

Queensland invested in large-scale batteries in its budget, but there is nothing there for would-be home solar battery users. The Energy Minister says there is not a need, but experts say help with upfront costs could be a "good thing".

The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2022

Inclusion of First Nations voice in climate decisions among proposed changes

Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury would be required to consult with the ACT Climate Council, which includes academics, medical professionals and business representatives, on a range of issues.

The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2022

Major ACT renewables project set to change hands

Mugga Lane Solar Park likely to change hands following creditors vote

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022

Island in the energy price storm: renewables help ACT cut power costs

ACT is the only jurisdiction bucking the trend of soaring power bills now plaguing the rest of Australia

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