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Two Special Magistrates appointed

28 April, 2021 - Dr Anthony Hopkins has been appointed as a Special Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court, while Margaret Hunter OAM has also had her appointm...

Community consultation opens to expand use of body worn cameras

23 April, 2021 - The ACT Government is calling for the community to have their say on legislative changes being considered by the government, which will allow A...

Independent assessments trial threatens choice, control and continuity

23 April, 2021 - ACT Minister for Disability Emma Davidson is standing by her call to abandon the pilot of independent assessments in the NDIS, saying it’s snea...

New accessibility standards to make homes fit for all

23 April, 2021 - The ACT Government wants to ensure every new residential is built to meet accessibility standards, not just in the ACT but across Australia. ...

Participation grants expanded to support wellbeing through COVID-19

22 April, 2021 - 120 social housing tenants and their families will receive a one-off grant through the 2020-21 Tenant Participation Grants Program to part...

Corrected trees claim throws shade on Canberra Liberals

20 April, 2021 - The record has been corrected today in the ACT Legislative Assembly, in response to repeated questions from the Canberra Liberals about the sud...

Legislation to give energy consumers a better deal

20 April, 2021 - ACT Energy retailers will be required to tell their customers if a better deal is available, and make it easier to compare deals, under new leg...

New set of recommendations to ACT Government would build a better normal in Canberra’s suburbs

20 April, 2021 - Greens proposals like improving Canberra’s walking and cycling network, giving communities a stronger say on developments and better integratin...

Protecting vulnerable Canberrans from abuse

20 April, 2021 - Institutions and individuals who abuse, fail to protect, or neglect vulnerable people in their care will be committing an offence under new law...

Canberrans invited to Light Up the Dawn this ANZAC Day

19 April, 2021 - Canberrans are invited to participate in local ANZAC Day events across the Territory, including Light Up the Dawn, the Dawn Service, and the Na...

Respite Effect and Recovery Grants open for people with disability and carers

16 April, 2021 - The ACT Government has today made $100,000 available to support people with disability, their families and carers under the ACT COVID-19 Disabi...

Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing on track to drive positive change

15 April, 2021 - The ACT’s Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing has been found to have an excellent reputation – offering credible leadership, delivering earl...

Statement on 30th Anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

15 April, 2021 - Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, which handed down its final report on 15 April 1991...

Funding to help Canberra clubs cut costs and create new revenue sources

13 April, 2021 - Seven community clubs have received funding as part of the ACT Government’s Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund, which helps Canber...

Greater support for mental health patients transitioning back into the community

8 April, 2021 - The ACT Government has bolstered support for people receiving inpatient mental health care to transition back to everyday living in the communit...