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Consultation opens on ACT’s next Age-Friendly City Plan

Minister Emma Davidson has opened community consultations on a 10-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.

US drug-decriminalisation U-turn: lessons for ACT, Liberals warn

Last month, the American state of Oregon ended three years of drug decriminalisation. James Milligan MLA says it is a "salutary experience" .

Support for Canberra new mothers with emotional difficulties

Canberra Health Services has extended a therapy program helping new mothers struggling with complex social and emotional difficulties.

Canberrans urged to get ‘flu vaccines before winter

Emma Davidson MLA got her 'flu vaccine at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service: "Now is the time to think about winter wellness."

ACT politics: Thursday 11 April

Time to scrutinise the Budget is inadequate, the Canberra Liberals say. Also: workplace health and safety; corrective services; and youth.

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.

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 Greens: Helping young people quit vaping

ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall's first motion passed the Legislative Assembly: better supports for young people struggling with vaping.

Canberra Liberals: Escape of mental health patient raises concerns

The Canberra Liberals are concerned about the state of the ACT mental health system after a patient escaped from a mental health facility.

ACT taskforce for reforms after ANU attacks

The ACT Government will establish a cross-government taskforce to implement the Chief Psychiatrist's recommendations.

Review published into how ACT Greens handled Davis allegations

The ACT Greens acted “largely in line” with Legislative Assembly policy, but they made some questionable judgement calls, the review finds.

Independent review to tackle ACT’s Indigenous imprisonment crisis

Professor Lindon Coombes, academic and former policy advisor, will conduct an independent review into First Nations overrepresentation.

ROGS: ACT Indigenous incarceration rates highest in Australia

The ACT has the highest Indigenous imprisonment rate in the country, and it is rising yearly, according to the 2022–23 ROGS.

ACT Government: Stay COVID Smart

COVID case numbers and hospitalisations are once more on the rise, and the community should stay vigilant, ACT ministers advise.

Emma Davidson will continue the fight for disability rights

Emma Davidson reflects on her three years as Minister for Disability, and shares her views on federal disability policy.

Andrew Barr reshuffles ACT cabinet

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the lead-up to the 2024 election year.

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