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ACT politics bulletin: Friday 20 September

Today's election commitments: a paediatric care package from ACT Labor and a northside hydrotherapy pool from the Strong Independents.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 19 September

The Canberra Liberals plan to deliver 125,000 new homes by 2050, and ACT Labor promises better maternity care.

Dangerous driving report faces backlash from victims’ advocates

Culpable driving sentences in the ACT are not lenient, a report finds, but advocates disagree and call for reform,

ACT Labor promises northside healthcare

ACT Labor promises a public medical imaging service, a new health centre, and spaces for community organisations.

ACT Greens’ policy for climate-resilient Canberra

The ACT Greens have announced their plan for “a smart, climate-resilient [Canberra] that remains cool and liveable as the climate changes”.

Independents for Canberra promise to act for Future Generations

Independents for Canberra have committed to make the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a Future Generations Act.

Opinion: It’s time to hold our government to account

Independents for Canberra candidate Sara Poguet calls for a new approach to politics in the Legislative Assembly.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 16 September

Fiona Carrick wants the government to plan a new aquatic centre in Woden before developers buy sites. Labor and Belco election commitments.

Opinion: Independent calls for equal investment in women’s sport

Independents for Canberra candidate Dr Vanessa Picker calls on the ACT Government to equally fund women and men's sports teams.

ACT election: Caretaker period begins

The caretaker period of the ACT election begins - and could ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury be the next Chief Minister?

Evaluation of Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List

The ACT’s Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List is not cost-effective, but is “achieving significant avoided costs and economic benefits".

ACT politics bulletin: Saturday 7 September

Canberra Liberals promise new convention centre. Independents call for ban on political donations from gambling. And more.

A Certain Justice: Bail and sentencing

Concerns are growing in the ACT over bail and sentencing; while the ACT Government proposes reform, others want an independent review.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 5 September

Will the ACT meet its National Housing Accord target? New suburbs in Molonglo. Free public transport. Independents election commitments.

Independents for Canberra call for review of justice system

The Independents for Canberra say that the criminal justice system failing both victims and offenders in the ACT.

A Certain Justice: Recidivism and rehabilitation in the ACT

Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury says the ACT is on track to reduce recidivism by 25 per cent by 2025 - but Inspector Richardson disagrees.

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