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ACT politics: Wednesday 10 April

Construction delays, renting, electric buses, healthcare challenges, and legislation for jury reforms and the night-time economy.

ACT ESA reflects on high-risk summer

Despite forecasts for above-average heat and fire risk, the ACT experienced a mild fire season due to heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures.

Politics roundup: Monday 8 April

A new endoscopy suite; consultation on property contract laws; a renewed schools program; maternity scholarships; and a new dog park.

Politics roundup: Friday 5 April

The Emergency Services Agency wins an award; a $1.5 million contract for health infrastructure comms; and an intersex board.

ACT Greens launch housing policy

The ACT Greens have launched their first policy platform for the 2024 election: addressing the housing crisis.

Canberra GPs offer free abortions

Two GPs on Canberra’s northside and southside will offer free abortions for pregnancies up to nine weeks gestation.

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Canberra Liberals’ public transport policy

The Canberra Liberals would restore the bus network, and make Canberra a major manufacturing hub for electric buses.

Australia’s government-induced transition to a high-cost, unreliable electricity supply

Australian governments are forcing a “transition” in electricity supply from coal (and gas) to wind and solar. Though the ACT has virtually no electricity generation other than that from rooftops, it leads the way in terms of its purchasing contracts for grid-sourced renewables.

ACT Government’s weekly roundup

Record-breaking tourist numbers; Canberra Health Services's research; a dragon boat facility; a playgroup for detainees' children; and more.

Public consultation opens on dangerous driving sentencing in ACT

The ACT Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council is holding a public consultation into dangerous driving: sentencing and recidivism.

Molonglo Valley Library co-design begins

The public can help shape the design and construction of the future Molonglo Valley Library, the ACT Government announced.

Clubs sector opposes compulsory acquisition of pokies in ACT

ACT gaming minister Shane Rattenbury could force clubs to surrender poker machines, a bill introduced this week proposes.

State of the ACT’s water and environment

The condition of ACT water catchments is improving, but the ACT’s resource use is unsustainable, according to reports published this week.

ACT Justice Housing Program fills gap

The ACT Government’s Justice Housing Program (JHP) provides accommodation for offenders, but can be improved, an ANU report found.

ACT’s new assisted reproduction act

The ACT Government has legislated increased protections for people who access and are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART).

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