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Andrew Barr is seeking to extend his reign as ACT Chief Minister

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Andrew Barr will extend his record reign as chief minister in the ACT.

  • Jacob Shteyman

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The premiers who dictated our lives for two years are almost all gone

Just as the nation seems to be moving on post-pandemic, so do the state politicians tasked with managing the unprecedented health crisis.

  • Alexandra Smith
Former Queensland Court of Appeal president Walter Sofronoff, KC, gave his report to journalists before the ACT government.

Sofronoff demands ACT chief minister retract criticisms of inquiry leaks

Former judge Walter Sofronoff has sent a legal letter to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr denying any breach of law and inviting the politician to withdraw his criticisms.

  • James Massola
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury formally released the report on Monday.

Drumgold and Sofronoff face investigation in Lehrmann inquiry fallout

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury have foreshadowed further investigations into the territory’s top prosecutor, Shane Drumgold, and inquiry chair Walter Sofronoff.

  • Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos
Bruce Lehrmann has maintained his innocence over rape allegations he faced. The charges were discontinued last year.

Sofronoff gave journalists Lehrmann inquiry report before government: ACT

Calls are growing to immediately release the findings of the inquiry into the handling of the rape trial of former Coalition staffer Bruce Lehrmann, after they were leaked to the media this week.

  • Angus Thompson
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Japanese sect leader funds Scott Morrison’s night at the opera

A foundation started by Japanese businessman and Opera Australia funder Haruhisa Handa covered the former PM’s appearance at Opera Australia’s gala event this month.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
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LGBTQ representation in Parliament House in Canberra has gone backwards.

Where are all the gay MPs in Canberra?

Gays and lesbians are everywhere. But in federal parliament they are decidedly muted.

  • Stephen Brook
DPP Shane Drumgold  Bruce Lehrmann

ACT government prepares to launch inquiry into Lehrmann trial

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is expected to order an inquiry into tensions between ACT police and the public prosecutor’s office.

  • James Massola
Car registrations in the ACT would move from weight to emission levels under a plan to be unveiled on Wednesday.

ACT to use rego fees to reward EV drivers and replace lost revenue

The nation’s smallest jurisdiction is looking to make big changes to the way EVs are taxed and road user fees are charged.

  • Shane Wright
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean will lead a new group of state and regional governments collaborating on ways to cut emissions.

State governments join forces on realities of net zero targets

The NSW, ACT and South Australian governments have set up a new group to help state and regional governments achieve their net zero emissions targets.

  • Katina Curtis

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