Legal action launched over Canberra airport mask mandate Australian Capital Territory The Canberra Airport Group has launched legal action against the ACT government over the mask mandate in the airport, saying it is in violation of
ACT’s head of public service commits to change perception of unwelcome innovation February 28, 2022 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Just over half of ACT government public servants believe their directorate or organisation promotes innovation and creativity, prompting head of service Kathy Leigh to commit
PSsst! Speed Barr lowered February 25, 2022 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Public servants don’t want a Barr of it Public servants in Canberra are asking what the ACT’s chief minister, Andrew Barr, has against them. A
Gates open for public servants to return to offices February 21, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Federal agencies should now be able to return workers to offices after the easing of COVID restrictions in Canberra and NSW, the Australian Public Service
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
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
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
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
ACT reaches 80% fully vaccinated while Queensland eyes Christmas border opening October 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health The ACT is set to reveal what a further relaxation of restrictions could look like after reaching its 80% vaccination target, while Queensland’s border 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
Vic public healthcare workers’ $60 allowance, ACT-NSW border to open further in late October October 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Victoria will pay patient-facing public hospital workers up to $60 extra for every shift and will draw on up to 1000 healthcare workers from overseas
Chief minister has ‘absolute confidence’ vaccinations will nudge 100% in ACT September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health ACT chief minister Andrew Barr says the territory will get “very close” to its entire population being vaccinated as it continues to lead the national
COVID-19 payments to wind back as targets hit September 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The COVID-19 support payments that cost the federal government more than $9 billion since June will end as states and territories hit vaccination targets. The
