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Labor marks one year of progress for women

The ACT Government claims major gains in equality and inclusion — but the Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens are critical.

No fee for Working with Vulnerable People registrations

To the relief of Canberra's volunteers, the ACT Government has scrapped its plans to impose an $11 fee for Working with Vulnerable People registrations. Human rights minister Tara Cheyne MLA said the fee,...

Opposition seeks to disallow Working with Vulnerable People fee

Come September, volunteers will have to pay $11 for a Working With Vulnerable People card, but could the cost deter volunteering?

ACT politics bulletin: Criminal responsibility raised to 14

Minimum age of criminal responsibility raised to 14 . ACT Government reduces health levy to $100. And more.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 18 June

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: Thursday 8 May

Inquiry into Aboriginal deaths in custody. More funding for the community sector. Protecting endangered lizards.

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