'What a coincidence!': Barr fizzes with frustration at media over inquiry leaks Andrew Barr's careful language masked a frustration bordering on fury at the media. The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023
ACT govt supports all recommendations from board of inquiry But the ACT is seeking advice on whether Walter Sofronoff breached the Inquiries Act. The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023
'The fire has been extinguished': Drumgold resigns, disputes findings He says he acted in good faith, though his conduct was 'less than perfect'. The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2023
Board of inquiry released Sofronoff report without ACT govt authorisation The ACT will now release the report formally early next week. The Canberra Times · Aug 3, 2023
ACT govt to crack down on same-day alcohol delivery The government is considering laws to limit delivery hours. The Canberra Times · Aug 2, 2023
ACT gas network may become unviable before 2045 shut-off date The ACT expects steep gas price rises as fewer customers rely on the network in the 2030s. The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2023
ACT Greens release bill for two-year rent freeze in capital The Chief Minister has already weighed in with his view. The Canberra Times · Jul 28, 2023
Reynolds' law change calls have 'victim blaming component': Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury does not want ACT to 'constrain' victims. The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2023
'Proud day for First Nations people': ACT to appoint first Indigenous judge Louise Taylor's elevation marks a shift in the structure of the Supreme Court. The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2023
Recruitment to start for 13-member ACT law and sentencing council Expressions of interest for the 'representative' body will be sought from Monday. The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2023
ACT backs raising criminal responsibility age but not too high: research Focus groups found most Canberrans don't know about the reform. The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2023
ACT considers more suburban chargers as EV numbers hit 5000 A new website now compares total running costs for EVs and other vehicles in the ACT. The Canberra Times · Jul 11, 2023
Projects to tackle algae-plagued waterways There will be a focus on 're-naturalising' waterways. The Canberra Times · Jul 9, 2023
Australian energy ministers to consider renaming natural gas to ‘fossil gas’ in law Meeting to discuss updating national gas law to reflect fuel’s environmental impact as well as overhauling hydrogen strategy The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023
The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2023 Top prosecutor extends leave again amid Lehrmann inquiry controversy Anthony Williamson SC will keep acting as Director of Public Prosecutions.
The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2023 Cost-of-living budget help to push ACT towards zero emissions target The expanding scheme aims to electrify more homes and government buildings.
The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2023 Waterways, biosecurity funding addressed in ACT budget Immediate action is needed, Rebecca Vassarotti says.
The Canberra Times · Jun 21, 2023 Diversion boost for addicted offenders and added support for coronial processes With too many cases and not enough places, Canberra's drug and alcohol sentencing list now has the funding to take on more.
The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023 'You can't divide that': ACT police don't support carve outs for serious offences But police only want the age to rise to 12, not 14.
The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023 'Uncertain future': the downside to ACT's skyrocketing EV sales Canberra's electric car acceleration is raising questions for the government.
The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2023 Director of Public Prosecutions extends leave until end of month Anthony Williamson SC will remain in the role until June 30.
The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2023 New wind farm could power 71,000 ACT homes a year The ACT awarded the contract for the Victorian wind farm to be built.
The Canberra Times · Jun 10, 2023 Greens 'disappointed' no alternatives found to removing Narrabundah trees The 27 trees will be removed from a park in Sprent Street.
The Canberra Times · Jun 5, 2023 International agents behind Legal Aid cyber attack: A-G An AFP investigation into the November 2022 incident is ongoing.
ABC News · Jun 2, 2023 Indigenous advocate says ACT government review into incarceration rates doesn't go far enough The ACT government announces it will hold a review into how it is responding to the over-representation of Indigenous people in its criminal justice system, but local First Nations advocates say it does not go far enough.