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Latest news: Federal Government

Right to repair scheme boosts competition and consumer choice

Local Newstime Media -
The Australian Government’s Review of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme was released today.

Hospital funding impasse ends in last-minute $25b deal

National AAP -
National cabinet has signed off on an extra $25 billion of federal funding for public hospitals over the next five years.

‘Be the safe driver you believe you are’

News Newstime Media -
A national road safety campaign ‘Don’t let a car change who you are’ aims to keep road safety front of mind this summer.

Federal funding for ACT non-government schools

Local Newstime Media -
Three non-government ACT schools will receive more than $2.5 million in Commonwealth funding for classroom upgrades under the Capital Grants Program. St Matthew’s Primary School in Page will receive $771,954 to refurbish three...

Environmental groups want Monaro Rock Quarry proposal rejected

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Conservation Council wants the proposed Monaro Rock Quarry rejected, warning of “serious and irreversible” environmental damage.

$14 million to boost VET completions and job pathways in the ACT

Local Newstime Media -
The Federal and ACT Governments will fund support programs to help vocational education and training (VET) students complete qualifications.

Lesley’s Place upgraded to better support women in recovery

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government has refurbished Toora Women’s Lesley’s Place, a facility for women rehabilitating from drug dependence.

Plasma donation ban lifted for LGBTQ+ Australians

Local Newstime Media -
Chris Steel MLA among the first to donate plasma under new rules for gay and bisexual men, transgender women, and sex workers.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 June

Local Newstime Media -
Climate activists protest gas project extension. Budget invests in young women in construction. Allegations over bikies in construction.

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 Newstime Media -
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.
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