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$22 million for Canberra public schools

The ACT Government has allocated more than $22 million for 2023-24 to improve infrastructure at 37 Canberra public schools.

Canberra Liberals: ‘You cannot trust this government…’

Jeremy Hanson says the Calvary bill allows the government to legalise breaking their promise, and to take over the hospital without consent.

Calvary acquisition bill passes, Calvary approaches court

The Health and Infrastructure Enabling Bill has passed the ACT Legislative Assembly, but Calvary has sought a legal injunction to stop it.

Calvary threatens legal action unless bill debate is adjourned

The debate on the bill to compulsorily acquire the site of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce will take place tomorrow morning.

Liberals call for Royal Commission into ACT health system

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT’s health system is “broken”, and they have called for a Royal Commission to investigate.

Motion for investigation into ACT police numbers rejected

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, Shadow Minister for Police, said he was disappointed that the ACT Government yesterday voted down his motion to refer the issue of ACT police numbers and resourcing...

Canberra Liberals move no-confidence motion in mental health minister

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, deputy opposition leader, today moved a motion of no-confidence in mental health minister Emma Davidson.

Jeremy Hanson MLA calls for more police

Jeremy Hanson MLA will call on the ACT Government to increase the number of police to fully meet operational requirements.

Union, Liberals call for more funding for ACT police

After the publication of the ROGS police data this week, the AFPA is calling for 300 more police, while the Liberals want an inquiry.

Light rail has gone off the rails, Canberra Liberals say

Once more, the next ACT election will be fought over light rail. The Canberra Liberals announced that they cannot support light rail to Woden.

ACT Legislative Assembly divided on hard drug decriminalisation

Drugs decriminalisation is being debated in the ACT Legislative Assembly this afternoon. The amendments health minister Rachel Stephen-Smith made in June to her ACT Labor colleague Michael Pettersson’s motion are expected to pass. But the ACT Greens also want to make amendments, while the Canberra Liberals oppose the decriminalisation of hard drugs entirely.

Fight for independent review of bail is not yet over

Liberal MLA Jeremy Hanson will continue his campaign for an independent review of bail and sentencing in the ACT.

Liberals threaten no confidence motion in Attorney-General

The Canberra Liberals will call for Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury’s resignation if he refuses a review into sentencing and bail.

Liberals say Molonglo Valley needs a police station

The ACT Government cannot provide a timeline for a police station in the Molonglo Valley, the Canberra Liberals claim.

Reform of bail and sentencing in ACT needed, AFPA says

Canberra's bail and sentencing laws need reform, the police union says: far too often, criminals are caught then let out on bail.

More teachers needed for the ACT, taskforce reports

Demand for teachers is growing in the ACT, but recruitment will be challenging, according to the Teacher Shortage Taskforce’s final report.

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