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ACT politics bulletin: Saturday 12 October

One week to the election. Canberra Liberals: multicultural and multifaith policies. Master Builders ACT: election priorities.

Peter Cain’s textbook: Is the timing of this story political?

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain's 2002 textbook has sparked controversy - but why now, two weeks before the ACT election?

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.

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.

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.

Opinion: The Canberra Liberals’ genuine plan to make our city safer

Peter Cain MLA says the Canberra Liberals will boost the police force, build a stronger justice system, and make Canberra safer for all.

ACT Labor’s plan for Belconnen

ACT Labor has announced a $20 million election commitment package to renew infrastructure and services in Belconnen.

Canberra Liberals: Community safety

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

ACT Government’s 2024-25 Planning Priorities

ACT planning minister Chris Steel has released his Planning Priorities for the next financial year, focusing on more housing.

ACT politics: Thursday 16 May

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

Canberra Liberals push for coercive control laws

The Canberra Liberals will introduce legislation to create a standalone criminal offence for coercive control.

ACT Government uses controversial call-in powers for housing

The ACT Government has announced two housing developments. But ACT Labor's use of call-in powers has angered other parties.

ACT Legislative Assembly’s first sitting week of 2024

Light rail, hospital wait times, and cost of living were once more debated in the ACT Legislative Assembly's first sitting week for 2024.

Majura Valley farmers welcome Canberra Liberals’ support

The ACT Government has promised to degazette Majura Valley farmers' land blocks from National Land, but the process is slow.

Canberra Liberals reshuffle sends Jeremy Hanson to backbench

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, former deputy opposition leader, has been moved to the backbench in a reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet.

Liberals demand accountability in ACT government procurement

Peter Cain MLA will call on the ACT Government to improve transparency and integrity on the awarding of public funds through procurement.

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