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‘The right foundations’ to measure emissions in construction

The ACT Government has secured agreement for a nationally consistent approach to measuring emissions in the commercial construction sector.

Knitting Nannas needle politicians on climate change

Knitting nannas – an elderly environmental protest group – meet with Federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen.

Rattenbury calls for accurate terminology in national gas laws

At a national meeting, Shane Rattenbury will propose that terminology in national laws accurately reflect the nature of fossil fuel gas.

Canberra youth demand a bite of the democracy sausage

Both the Australian Young Labor and Young Liberal movements accept membership fees from 16-year-olds and engage them in policy development and campaigns, so it begs the question, why can’t they vote?  A non-partisan,...

What to do with Canberra’s political ghosts?

Where do retired politicians go when they’re voted out? A shed in suburban Canberra for now, but these redundant political puppets are looking for a forever home. The first of five, Tony Abbott,...

Senator Pocock calls for extended Parliamentary sittings

Independent ACT Senator David Pocock has called on the Federal Parliament to extend the number of sitting days for 2022.

Shane Rattenbury welcomes national energy policy

Minister Shane Rattenbury believes a new national energy policy will help transform Australia’s energy sector – but action is urgent.

ACT Senator David Pocock aims to be ‘peace broker’ in parliament

David Pocock, the ACT's new Independent Senator, gave his maiden speech this week. He intends to act in the best interests of the ACT.

‘Well past time’: Territory rights bill goes to parliament

Alicia Payne MP and NT colleague Luke Gosling today introduced a bill to allow the ACT to legislate on assisted dying.

Kim Rubenstein announces running mate

There will be two ‘Kims’ for Canberra: Dr. Kim (“Kimbo”) Huynh, local ABC Radio presenter, ANU politics and philosophy lecturer, and dedicated Canberran, will join Kim Rubenstein on her ballot paper at...

McBain op-ed: Disaster deja vu

Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden-Monaro, writes that Australia's government should doing more to prepare for and prevent natural disasters.

What place for transgender women in women’s sport?

Do laws need to be changed so women and girls can play “single-sex sport”? Where would that leave transgender people?

Kim for Canberra launches campaign

Kim Rubenstein, independent Senate candidate for the ACT, officially launched her Kim for Canberra campaign at Aspen Island on Sunday.

Concerns over ‘opaque’ political donations

The Centre for Public Integrity has called for reform as it reveals shadowy sources comprise over a third of Australia's political donations.

Coalition defends slump in latest polls

Coalition ministers have been rolled out to defend the federal government and prime minister's poor standing in the polls, after support for the party and the prime minister slumped further. 

Kim Rubenstein’s party is above the line

Kim Rubenstein’s Kim for Canberra party achieved formal registration from the Australian Electoral Commission this week.

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