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ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions

2 November, 2023 - ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions The ACT Government has introduced a new “right to appeal” agai...

Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors

2 November, 2023 - Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors A Bill to support an improved experience of the court system f...

Registration open for the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

2 November, 2023 - Registrations are now open to anyone based in the ACT and surrounding region who would like to host an event as part of the 2024 Canberra and...

ACT raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility

1 November, 2023 - ACT raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility In an Australian first, the ACT Legislative Assembly has passed legislation to raise...

FuelCheck to continue to provide savings to Canberra motorists

1 November, 2023 - FuelCheck to continue to provide savings to Canberra motorists Canberra motorists will continue to have access to real-time fuel pricing a...

GREENS UNITED AGAINST EXCEPTIONS TO RAISING THE AGE

1 November, 2023 - The ACT Greens today sought to insert sunset clauses in the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility legislation, to automatically end carve-ou...

GREENS UNITED AGAINST EXCEPTIONS TO RAISING THE AGE

1 November, 2023 - The ACT Greens today sought to insert sunset clauses in the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility legislation, to automatically end carve-ou...

Way forward for Belco Busway

1 November, 2023 - Today ACT Greens and Labor reached an important agreement to progress delivery of the Belconnen Busway project within five years. “Belconn...

Greens welcome Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation

31 October, 2023 - The Greens say today’s introduction of legislation to enable Voluntary Assisted Dying in the ACT represents victory in a decades-long battle ...

Legislative Assembly backs Greens and community’s calls for stronger protection for Canberra’s nature spaces

31 October, 2023 - The ACT Legislative Assembly has today backed community calls for ACT Government to better protect Canberra’s nature, after Greens MLA Jo Cla...

ACT GREENS MOTION WILL GIVE ALL CANBERRANS THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

26 October, 2023 - Today the ACT Government has agreed to a longstanding policy of the ACT Greens, to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in law. “Th...

Greens to raise community calls for stronger nature protection

26 October, 2023 - ACT Greens MLA Jo Clay will announce the motion she is bringing to the Legislative Assembly next week, calling on the ACT Government to bette...

Jury reform seeks to minimise need for retrials

26 October, 2023 - Jury reforms seek to minimise need for retrials Reforms to improve the operation of jury trials and reduce the occurrence of retrials in t...

Increased access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders

25 October, 2023 - Increased access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders The ACT Government continues to take measures to reduce crime, improve community...

Strengthening regulatory functions to support compliance and improved outcomes with the new planning system

25 October, 2023 - The ACT Government is strengthening its regulatory functions to support attention to compliance with the Territory’s new planning system. Thi...