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ACT modernises jury system

10 April, 2024 - The ACT has today passed new laws to protect the integrity of jury trials and streamline the process, reducing delays and costs for all involve...

ACT strengthens criminal justice system with clearer disclosure laws and new protections for victim-survivors 

10 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced significant reforms designed to make the Territory’s criminal justice system fairer and more transparent. T...

Delivering on nationally agreed reforms to renters’ rights and national fundraising principles

9 April, 2024 - The ACT Government is introducing legislation designed strengthen tenants’ rights and make de-regulatory reforms for charities and recruitment c...

Old Parties Combine to Vote Against Renters

9 April, 2024 - ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals have today voted against measures to address the inequality crisis. They’ve said no to freezing rents for th...

Consultation opens on laws for off-the-plan property contracts

8 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has opened consultation on the laws protecting off-the-plan home buyers from unfair contract cancellations.  In 2021 ...

ACT GREENS TO BUILD AND BUY 10,000 HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PUBLIC HOMES

4 April, 2024 - Today, the ACT Greens have announced an election commitment which will  fundamentally reshape Canberra's housing market and empower Canberr...

ACT FULFILS WATER RECOVERY COMMITMENTS UNDER MURRAY-DARLING BASIN PLAN

3 April, 2024 - The Albanese Labor Government and the Australian Capital Territory Government have reached an agreement to fulfill the ACT’s water recovery obli...

Playgroup for parents in custody keeps families connected

27 March, 2024 - ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), together with SHINE for Kids, have launched a playgroup for family members in custody at the Alexander Maconoc...

ACT Region’s waterway health improving

22 March, 2024 - ACT Region’s waterway health improving The latest Catchment Health Indicator Program (CHIP) report has delivered promising results with the ...

ACT Region’s waterway health improving

22 March, 2024 - The latest Catchment Health Indicator Program (CHIP) report has delivered promising results with the water quality of our local catchments show...

Justice Housing Program found to reduce homelessness and reoffending factors

22 March, 2024 - The ACT Government’s Justice Housing Program (JHP) successfully addresses a significant gap in housing and support for people exiting prison an...

New ACT Director of Public Prosecutions

21 March, 2024 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury today announced Victoria Engel SC will become the next ACT Director of Public Prosecutions and commence in th...

New environment report damning about the impact of greenfield development

21 March, 2024 - Today, the ACT Government has released the 2024 State of the Environment Report, showcasing the dire need for legislated city limits to stop en...

New law to further reduce the number of poker machines in the ACT

21 March, 2024 - The ACT Government has taken another important step toward further reducing the number of poker machines in the Territory. The Parliamentary...

Urgent steps needed to protect Canberra’s unique environment

21 March, 2024 - Today, the ACT Government has released the independent 2023 State of the Environment Report, prepared by the ACT Commissioner for Sustainabilit...