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David Pocock’s bill to make housing a human right

Independents Senator David Pocock and Kylea Tink MP will today introduce a bill to transform Australia’s “dysfunctional” housing system.

Significant stamp duty cuts in 2024/25 ACT Budget

The ACT Government's 2024/25 Budget introduces significant changes aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first home buyers in Canberra.

‘The right foundations’ to measure emissions in construction

The ACT Government has secured agreement for a nationally consistent approach to measuring emissions in the commercial construction sector.

ACT Greens: Labor not meeting public housing targets

ACT Labor has failed to meet legislated targets for public, community and affordable housing, the ACT Greens claim.

$25 million for literacy and education gaps in ACT schools

Canberra students' literacy and numeracy rates are dire; can the ACT Government's $25 million investment turn them around?

ACT Budget: Tourism and trade

The ACT 2024–25 Budget will build international business and trade connections and grow the local tourism industry, Chief Minister Barr says.

ACT Government: 21,000 more homes for Canberrans by 2029

The ACT Government will release land to deliver more than 21,000 new homes by the end of the decade, this year's ILRP states.

Apply now for ACT Teacher Scholarships

The ACT Teacher Scholarships fund further education, training and research for ACT public school teachers and school leaders.

CIT CEO Leanne Cover resigns, report blocked

CIT CEO Leanne Cover has resigned, while legal action has been taken to prevent the publication of a report investigating corruption.

ACT Government releases electricity plan

The ACT Government has released the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 2024–30, setting the long-term pathway for net zero emissions by 2045.

More funding for Canberra drug checking service

The ACT Government will fund CanTEST, Australia’s first fixed-site health and drug checking service, until June 2027.

ACT Budget: City services

Funding for a new recycling facility, toilets, FOGO, and mowing and horticultural maintenance, the ACT Government announces.

ACT election thoughts: Angela Burroughs (AEU ACT)

Angela Burroughs, branch president of the Australian Education Union (AEU) ACT, gives the ACT Government their report card for this term.

Canberra Liberals promise RSV vaccines for all infants

The Canberra Liberals would ensure all newborns and vulnerable infants could access a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Gathering Momentum: How intermediaries improve justice in ACT

Australia’s first conference exploring how intermediaries support vulnerable people in the justice system opens tomorrow.

Master Builders ACT: Budget must support local infrastructure

Master Builders ACT wants the ACT Government Budget to invest in infrastructure, CEO Michael Hopkins says.

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