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Committee calls for more clarity on Territory Plan amendments

Local Newstime Media - January 19, 2026

The ACT Government should provide greater clarity and community information during major Territory Plan amendments, says Assembly committee.

Emerson wants ACT childcare documents released in full

Local Newstime Media - January 15, 2026

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson says key information on serious ACT childcare incidents is still being withheld.

ACT flags lowered as leaders condemn Bondi terror attack

Local Newstime Media - December 16, 2025

Flags outside the ACT Legislative Assembly were flown at half-mast and ACT political leaders expressed solidarity with the Jewish community.

ACT leads nation in making housing a human right

Local Newstime Media - September 18, 2025

The ACT yesterday became the first jurisdiction in Australia to make housing a human right - “a landmark for social justice”, the Greens say.

ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 3 September

Local Newstime Media - September 3, 2024

The final sitting week of the ACT Legislative Assembly's current term begins - and the Greens and the Liberals have Labor in their sights.

Politics bulletin: Wednesday 28 August

Local Newstime Media - August 28, 2024

Elizabeth Lee vs. Yvette Berry: ACT government allegedly wasting money and breaking promises; city stadium; and more.

ACT politics: Thursday 16 May

Local Newstime Media - May 16, 2024

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

ACT politics: Wednesday 15 May

Local Newstime Media - May 15, 2024

Domestic violence, coercive control, registry marriages, rental homes, and new schools: ACT politicians' concerns this week.

ACT Greens: Helping young people quit vaping

Local Nicholas Fuller - March 21, 2024

ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall's first motion passed the Legislative Assembly: better supports for young people struggling with vaping.

ACT business: ‘deteriorated’ or ‘positive’?

Local Nicholas Fuller - March 20, 2024

Leanne Castley, deputy opposition leader and Shadow Minister for Business, is concerned by a “poor business climate” in the ACT.

Dr Paterson calls for sentencing reform in the ACT

Local Newstime Media - March 20, 2024

Dr Paterson has introduced a Bill to allow all parties to criminal proceedings - not only the defence - to make sentencing submissions.

Clay: ACT’s Territory Plan a ‘missed opportunity’

Local Newstime Media - March 13, 2024

The Legislative Assembly has published its report into the new Territory Plan - and the chair, Jo Clay, considers it a missed opportunity.

Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

Local Newstime Media - February 13, 2024

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

ACT inquiries: Mynas, climate change, property development

Local Newstime Media - December 15, 2023

Birds, climate change, and property development are the subject of Legislative Assembly inquiries announced this week.

ACT Government responds to dangerous driving inquiry

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 29, 2023

The ACT Government agreed to 15 recommendations of the Standing Committee Inquiry into Dangerous Driving in the ACT.

ACT Legislative Assembly week in review, 6-8 June

Local Nicholas Fuller - June 9, 2023

Calvary public hospital, petrol-free cars, rental affordability, the night-time economy, Gungahlin’s economic development, and wild horses.

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