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$18.9 million for ACT DPP as pressures grow

Local Nicholas Fuller - May 19, 2026

Following warnings last year that prosecutors were under severe pressure, the Director of Public Prosecutions will receive $18.9 million.

ACT moves to ban bikie gang insignia from public spaces

Local Newstime Media - March 21, 2026

The ACT Government is drafting legislation to ban outlaw motorcycle gang members (OMCGs) from publicly wearing or displaying insignia.

AFPA blames flooded Belco police station on government neglect

Local Newstime Media - March 10, 2026

The AFPA said the station had flooded repeatedly in recent years, and accused the ACT Government of “a long-standing failure”.

AFPA calls for more funding for ACT Director of Public Prosecutions

Local Newstime Media - October 15, 2025

The DPP handles complex and high-risk cases, but is being asked to do more with less each year, AFPA president Alex Caruana said.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 18 June

Local Newstime Media - June 18, 2025

ACT Govt to spend millions on police and helping vulnerable access legal services. But other parties want them to restore rent relief.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 6 May

Local Newstime Media - May 6, 2025

The ACT Government opens consultation on bail law reform. Its pokie machine surrender program closes after reducing machines by 30 per cent.

ACT politics: 17 to 20 March 2025

Local Newstime Media - March 20, 2025

Key decisions this week in ACT politics include transport, rental levies and workplace reforms.

ACT Legislative Assembly: 4 to 6 March

Local Newstime Media - March 7, 2025

The ACT Legislative Assembly’s latest sitting week saw debates over knife crime legislation, support for businesses affected by light rail construction, aged care services, and infrastructure delays.

A Certain Justice: Bail and sentencing

Local Nicholas Fuller - September 7, 2024

Concerns are growing in the ACT over bail and sentencing; while the ACT Government proposes reform, others want an independent review.

Politics bulletin: Wednesday 28 August

Local Newstime Media - August 28, 2024

Elizabeth Lee vs. Yvette Berry: ACT government allegedly wasting money and breaking promises; city stadium; and more.

Canberra Liberals promise more police

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 1, 2024

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

New laws targeting drink and drug driving in the ACT

Local Newstime Media - May 15, 2024

The ACT Government has passed the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to stamp out high-risk drink and drug driving.

ACT politics: Wednesday 15 May

Local Newstime Media - May 15, 2024

Domestic violence, coercive control, registry marriages, rental homes, and new schools: ACT politicians' concerns this week.

Australian Federal Police vote for industrial action for better pay

Local Newstime Media - March 14, 2024

Police union members voted 96.7 per cent in favour of protected industrial action, to secure better pay and conditions.

New ACT laws target drunk and drugged driving

Local Newstime Media - November 29, 2023

Chris Steel:“Drink or drug driving is not tolerated on ACT roads, and these dangerous behaviours will be targeted under these new laws.”

Nearly 500 sign petition to amend ACT paedophile sentencing laws

Local Nicholas Fuller - November 24, 2023

‘Your Reference Ain’t Relevant’ has a petition to stop paedophiles in the ACT from using good character references to lessen their sentences.

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