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Gallagher ‘hopeful’ of striking deal on NDIS changes

A deal on NDIS reform that would see the disability scheme's funding capped each year is close to being reached, a federal minister says.

AIS Arena to reopen

Closed since 2020, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Arena will soon re-open, following a $15 million refurbishment.

Extended paid parental leave; consumer complaints

Parents can receive 22 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, and three consumer and small business advocates have been appointed as complainants.

Federal Government: APS reforms & financial hardship counselling

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

The 2024–25 Budget will inject more than $350 million into Canberra, finance minister Senator Katy Gallagher has announced.

Gorman Arts Centre upgrade: ACT Government submits DA

The ACT Government submitted the Development Application for the Gorman Arts Centre upgrade project this week.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

Federal government: More funding for ACT light rail planning

The Federal Government has announced it will provide $50 million to plan for Stage 2B of the Canberra Light Rail.

Finding savings in budget getting ‘harder’: Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

The People’s Letter to the World Health Organization

Community advocacy group Stand Up Now Australia is calling on Aussies to communicate their rejection of the 2022 World Health Organisation's proposed amendments to its International Health Regulations by reading and signing The People’s Letter by Friday 1 December.

Bulk billing incentive tripled for Canberra doctors

From today, the Federal Government has tripled the bulk billing incentive for GPs (a 34 per cent increase in payments).

Expanded paid parental leave hinges on room in budget

More paid parental leave and other policies targeted at improving the economic fortunes of Australian women are on the cards, if the money can be found. Minister for Women Katy Gallagher said the...

Views on the Voice: David Pocock, Jeremy Hanson, Katy Gallagher

Independent Senator David Pocock, Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, and Labor Senator Katy Gallagher share their views on the Voice.

Fit the Bill: Do we need more senators?

I once thought, for purely selfish reasons, that the ACT should have six senators.

2, 4, 6? Federal Labor commits to more senators for the ACT

The national Labor conference passed a motion today to increase the number of Senators in both the ACT and the Northern Territory.

ACT Parliamentary Triangle carpark under construction

Work has begun on the multi-storey carpark for the National Security Office Precinct in Barton - "the first step in a major project". 

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