Should the voting age be 16? Canberrans asked their views Australian Capital Territory ACT residents are being asked to have their say on legislation that would lower the voting age to 16 for territory elections. The Greens have
ACT zero-interest loans drive change among motorists December 7, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Canberrans looking to buy electric vehicles are being offered interest-free loans by the ACT government as it works towards a 2045 net-zero target. The loans
Era of only working from offices ‘over’ declares ACT chief minister December 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory ACT chief minister Andrew Barr says “white collar public servants” will work from hybrid workplaces around Canberra up to two days a week, amid pressure
Controversial Australian War Memorial works receive go ahead November 24, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Works at the Australian War Memorial have received a green light, with a consultation paper having received hundreds of submissions canvassing views on the project.
ACT Container Deposit Scheme turns three November 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Three years since it launched, the Australian Capital Territory container deposit scheme (CDS) is enjoying increasing demand and is giving away free cookies and coffees
State and territory governments launch forum to help reach net zero at COP26 November 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Three Australian governments have forged a commitment to work together on solutions to achieve net-zero emissions at COP26, in a new forum they hope subnational
Premium Insights and analysis Wage freezes not helping recruitment and retention October 25, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The Australian Public Service and other public services face a tough labour market with one hand tied behind their back thanks to the persisting stupidity
Open travel between Victoria and ACT set to resume in November for fully vaccinated October 25, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Travel between Victoria and the ACT is set to be permitted for fully vaccinated people from November 1, in line with arrangements in NSW. ACT
Union survey to identify key issues for public sector women October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory A national survey of women working for the Australian public sector, Northern Territory Public Service, and Australian Capital Territory Public Service is now open. This
No quarantine for ACT residents travelling from Sydney from November, Victoria still uncertain October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory People entering the ACT from any part of NSW including greater Sydney won’t have to quarantine from November 1 but when travel from Victoria will
‘No change to our cross border travel’ ACT says as NSW eases rules for entering state October 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory NSW has eased its restrictions for people leaving the ACT and entering the state but the terrority still requires residents returning from beyond its border
Premium Insights and analysis To renew democracy, let’s start by bringing meaning to the ministerial oath of office October 13, 2021 By Sean Innis Australian Capital Territory The swearing-in ceremony for new ministers is a seminal part of the modest pageantry of Australian democracy. After an election, soon-to-be ministers arrive polished and
Brittany Higgins accepts prestigious fellowship October 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory The global institute for women’s leadership (GIWL) at ANU has announced that former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins will be its first visiting fellow. Higgins, who
Premium Insights and analysis Solutions to the public service’s politicisation October 8, 2021 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The solutions proposed previously to address the damage inflicted by politicisation on the APS tend, at best, to rely on high-quality political leaders, and at
