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ACT politicians welcome Territory rights after 25 years

The Senate voted last night to allow the ACT and the Northern Territory to legislate on voluntary assisted dying.

Applications for ACT Government’s Arts Activities grants open

The latest round of the ACT Government’s Arts Activities $5,000 to $50,000 funding is now open, and Canberra’s creative sector can apply.

ACT Government reforms discrimination laws

ACT discrimination laws will be changed, some for the first time in three decades, to promote social inclusion and respect for diversity.

Healthy environment to be added to ACT Human Rights Act

The ACT Government will introduce a right to a healthy environment to the Human Rights Act 2004 in this term of the Legislative Assembly.

Bill to recruit Aboriginal child commissioner passes Assembly

A new, independent Commissioner will be established in the ACT next year to advocate for Indigenous children and young people.

Three designers in running for Canberra Theatre project

Three Australian leaders in theatre and architectural design will submit tenders for the Canberra Theatre Redevelopment project.

Canberra Theatre redevelopment update

National and international consortia are vying to become the ACT government's partner on the Canberra Theatre Redevelopment project.

ACT Government invests $9 million in Canberra arts organisations

The ACT Government has awarded more than $9 million in annual arts funding to Canberra arts and cultural organisations and arts centres.

New ACT arts prize celebrates Lanyon Homestead

A major new arts prize will encourage the region’s artists to capture their visions of idyllic Lanyon Homestead and its complex history.

FuelCheck now available in Canberra

Canberra motorists will have access to real-time fuel pricing comparisons from today after the NSW FuelCheck app was expanded into the ACT.

New arts projects benefit from ACT Arts Activities funding

The ACT Government has awarded more than $350,000 to Canberra creatives to develop and promote their work.

New human rights complaint pathway for ACT

Complaints about a breach of the Human Rights Act 2004 will be made to the ACT Human Rights Commission for confidential conciliation.

Developers face $81,000 fines in move to protect ACT waterways

Strengthened environment protection guidelines for ACT construction and land development will now see a risk-based framework for erosion and sediment control – and a hefty fine for non-compliance.

Essays win 2021 ACT Book of the Year award

Subhash Jaireth’s collection of essays, Spinoza’s Overcoat (Transit Lounge, 2020), is the 2021 ACT Book of the Year.

Easier RSA certification for interstate hospitality workers

Amended regulatory processes for Responsible Service of Alcohol will make it easier for interstate hospitality staff to work in the ACT.

2022 Climate Choices Business Awards winners

Embassies, businesses, charities, and hotels are among the winners of the ACT Government’s 2022 Climate Choices Business Awards, which recognise Canberra businesses and public event organisers who made an outstanding contribution to...

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