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ACT community sector workforce pushed to the brink

ACT community organisations warn that rising burnout, pay inequity, and chronic underfunding threaten their sustainability.

Opinion: The ACT has had a parliamentary crisis for some time

In the wake of the Canberra Liberals’ suspension of Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain, Leigh Cox — former campaign coordinator for Independents for Canberra — argues that the time has come for a credible new political force in the ACT.

Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain suspended from Canberra Liberals

Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley MLA has suspended MLAs Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain from the party room after the two backbenchers broke ranks with their colleagues and voted with the ACT...

Leanne Castley: The outsider leading the Liberals

Self-described “chick from Charny”, “hard-working ordinary family battler”, and country singer, Leanne Castley MLA, is the new leader of the Canberra Liberals — and the first to admit she is not a typical politician.

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 politics bulletin: Cain resigns from shadow cabinet

Canberra Liberals MLA Peter Cain has resigned from the shadow cabinet. Gay men can donate blood. Health care and Belconnen in the budget.

ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 18 June

ACT Govt to spend millions on police and helping vulnerable access legal services. But other parties want them to restore rent relief.

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: 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 promise more police

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

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