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Inquiry launched into bill banning gambling donations

Local Nicholas Fuller - June 29, 2026

An ACT Legislative Assembly committee will examine a proposed ban on political donations from the gambling industry.

Chiaka Barry accounts for Leanne Castley’s threat allegation

Local Newstime Media - June 4, 2026

Canberra Liberals MLA Chiaka Barry has identified an incident to which she attributes Leanne Castley MLA’s allegation of a threat of violence.

Rebecca Vassarotti returns to Legislative Assembly

Local Nicholas Fuller - June 4, 2026

Rebecca Vassarotti, former deputy leader of the ACT Greens, has been returned to the Legislative Assembly in a countback.

What happened in the Legislative Assembly this week

Local Newstime Media - May 29, 2026

The ACT Legislative Assembly debated coercive control, teacher industrial action, hospital safety, light rail, and whistleblower protections.

Shane Rattenbury leaves the Legislative Assembly

Local Nicholas Fuller - May 8, 2026

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury gave his valedictory speech last night, ending a long and respected political career.

Committee finds CIT CEO Margot McNeill misled board

Local Newstime Media - May 4, 2026

A Legislative Assembly committee found that CIT CEO Dr Margot McNeill misled the Board during her recruitment.

Rebecca Vassarotti announces bid to return to ACT politics

Local Newstime Media - April 30, 2026

Former ACT Greens deputy leader Rebecca Vassarotti will contest the casual vacancy in the seat of Kurrajong, when Shane Rattenbury retires.

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury retires from ACT politics

Local Nicholas Fuller - April 20, 2026

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has announced he will retire from politics, bringing to a close a 17-year career in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Assembly backs evaluation of 13 early childhood safety reforms

Local Newstime Media - February 25, 2026

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has won Assembly support for examining a package of 13 reforms to strengthen safety standards in Canberra’s early childhood sector. The motion requires the ACT Government to evaluate options...

Legislative Assembly: ACT in housing crisis

Local Newstime Media - February 6, 2026

The ACT Legislative Assembly has unanimously acknowledged that Canberra is in a housing crisis, 1,100 homes behind its target.

ACT to commission independent sport infrastructure report

Local Newstime Media - February 5, 2026

The ACT Legislative Assembly has agreed to commission an independent, territory-wide report into sporting infrastructure.

Inquiry finds systemic failures in MyWay+ rollout

Local Newstime Media - October 30, 2025

MyWay+ was “clearly not ready for launch”. ACT's first successful censure motion in 15 years moved against transport minister Chris Steel.

Opinion: The ACT has had a parliamentary crisis for some time

Local Newstime Media - October 29, 2025

In the wake of the Canberra Liberals’ suspension of Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain, Leigh Cox — former campaign coordinator for Independents for Canberra — argues that the time has come for a credible new political force in the ACT.