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ACT Government consults on licensing more construction trades

The ACT Government is seeking public feedback on plans to extend trade licensing to currently unregulated construction trades.

Canberra Theatre Centre accused of hindering independent sector

The Canberra Theatre Centre is overshadowing and undermining other Canberra companies, venues, and artists, argue independent theatremakers.

ACT to commission independent sport infrastructure report

The ACT Legislative Assembly has agreed to commission an independent, territory-wide report into sporting infrastructure.

Weak business growth in ACT

The ACT records weakest business growth rate of any mainland jurisdiction. Fiona Carrick wants Athllon Drive future-proofed for light rail.

ACT politics bulletin: Criminal responsibility raised to 14

Minimum age of criminal responsibility raised to 14 . ACT Government reduces health levy to $100. And more.

ACT has fastest business growth rate in Australia

The ACT has recorded the fastest business growth rate in the country from 2019 to 2024, increasing every year.

ACT Legislative Assembly: 4 to 6 March

The ACT Legislative Assembly’s latest sitting week saw debates over knife crime legislation, support for businesses affected by light rail construction, aged care services, and infrastructure delays.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 2 October

ACT Labor announces better trains to Sydney - are they on the right track? - and the Liberals reveal their plan for Gungahlin, oop north.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 26 September

ACT Labor: more free school meals. Canberra Liberals: health workers and disabled people. Belco Party: community sport.

A Certain Justice: ACT Policing

Several ACT parties have pledged to increase funding for police, and are running current or former officers as election candidates.

Canberra Liberals promise more police

The Canberra Liberals have promised more police and tougher penalties on crime in order to keep the ACT safe.

2020 election commitment of tennis facility ‘a step closer’

In 2020, ACT Labor promised a tennis facility for Gungahlin; three months before the next election, the facility still has not been built.

ACT politics: Thursday 16 May

Reinstating sentencing submissions for the prosecution; police empowered to scan for knives; and oversight of prisons.

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" .

Opinion: It’s time to prioritise community safety and well-being

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Government has not made the safety and well-being of police and emergency services a priority.

Gungahlin emergency services centre contaminated

Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre has temporarily closed due to lead and diesel contamination.

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