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Latest news: Federal Government

ACT Government responds to Disability Royal Commission

Local AAP -
129 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability are relevant to the ACT.

‘One death is one too many’: Funding to lower road toll in ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT and federal governments will jointly fund a $10 million program to reduce deaths and injuries on Canberra roads.

Extended paid parental leave; consumer complaints

National Nicholas Fuller -
Parents can receive 22 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, and three consumer and small business advocates have been appointed as complainants.

Federal Government: More support for child sexual abuse survivor

National Newstime Media -
The government is investing $33 million in National Redress Scheme services to increase support for institutional child abuse survivors.

Federal Government: APS reforms & financial hardship counselling

Local Newstime Media -
A bill to amend the Public Service Act 1999 has passed the Senate, and the government has boosted funding for financial counselling services.

$350 million for the ACT in 2024-25 Budget

Local Newstime Media -
The 2024–25 Budget will inject more than $350 million into Canberra, finance minister Senator Katy Gallagher has announced.

ACT Greens: Federal Budget ‘unsurprising and uninspiring’

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Greens say the 2024 Federal Budget disappoints, failing to deliver cost-of-living support for those doing it tough.

Pocock: Budget must put people first and help Canberra catch up

Local Newstime Media -
Senator David Pocock says the budget must support those suffering from the cost-of-living crisis and invest in health, education and housing.

Federal Budget funding a lifeline for Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Local Newstime Media -
The Canberra Symphony Orchestra has received a critical funding boost from the Federal Government in this week's Budget.

Gorman Arts Centre upgrade: ACT Government submits DA

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government submitted the Development Application for the Gorman Arts Centre upgrade project this week.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

Local Newstime Media -
The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

Federal government: More funding for ACT light rail planning

Local Newstime Media -
The Federal Government has announced it will provide $50 million to plan for Stage 2B of the Canberra Light Rail.

Fit the Bill: Federal government defence statement a slap in the face of the ADF on the eve of Anzac Day

News Bill Stefaniak -
Anzac Day is probably the most sacred day, and for good reason, in the Australian calendar.

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Senator Pocock: Government must protect subcontractors

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Senator Pocock maintains the Federal Government must stop subcontractors being left out of pocket when construction companies collapse.

Federal government urged to end discrimination by life insurers

Local Newstime Media -
Senator David Pocock and others say Australians with a family history of cancer or illness are avoiding life-saving genetic tests.
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