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Latest news: Shane Rattenbury

‘Too far, too early’: Liberals seek to amend minimum responsibility

The Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 will be debated today; the Canberra Liberals want to amend it.

FuelCheck scheme continues in ACT

The ACT Government says access to real-time fuel pricing at petrol stations will save Canberra motorists money.

ACT government overhauls jury system

Reforms to improve the operation of jury trials in the ACT will allow majority verdicts and create a new offence for juror misconduct.

More Canberrans eligible for ACT Drug and Alcohol Court

Under new ACT laws, more people with lower sentences will be eligible for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders as an alternative to prison.

ACT introduces penalties for unfair contracts

ACT businesses should review their standard form contracts – and remove or amend unfair contract terms – before penalties come into effect.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week in the ACT

The ACT Government will launch a 12-month campaign to educate the public about gambling products, gambling harm, and free support.

Pro-Palestine rally divides Canberrans

The ACT Greens have publicised a pro-Palestine rally this week, angering many, appalled by Hamas atrocities and celebrations of the attack.

Stakeholders call for club and poker machine reforms in ACT

Canberrans lost more than $190 million on electric gaming machines last year, and clubs and politicians believe a new approach is needed.

Test drive an electric vehicle in the ACT next month

Canberrans can test drive an electric vehicle and find out about owning EVs at the NRMA EV Drive Day event on 10 to 11 November.

Views on the Voice: Shane Rattenbury

The ACT Greens support the Voice to Parliament. ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury explains why he is voting Yes.

Combat climate change at the Sustainable Canberra Expo

Next weekend, the Sustainable Canberra Expo will showcase the latest sustainable technologies and initiatives.

ACT Street Party for sustainable travel options

A wide range of sustainable travel options will be displayed at a street festival to be held in Braddon in November.

ACT Government’s plans for fish stocking

The ACT Government has released a five-year strategy that plans the ongoing stocking of native fish in ACT waterbodies.

ACT Government briefed on ANU attack

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist will review the circumstances surrounding the stabbing attack at the Australian National University this week. 

New legal service for ACT sexual assault victims

Women’s Legal Centre ACT and Victims Support ACT will take part in the national pilot of a legal service for sexual assault victim-survivors.

Next ACAT president appointed

Mary-Therese Daniel will be the next President of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), beginning next week.

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