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Latest news: Federal Government

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

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The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Senator Pocock: Government must protect subcontractors

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Senator Pocock maintains the Federal Government must stop subcontractors being left out of pocket when construction companies collapse.

Federal government urged to end discrimination by life insurers

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Senator David Pocock and others say Australians with a family history of cancer or illness are avoiding life-saving genetic tests.

Work begins on Molonglo River Bridge

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Construction has begun on the first stage of works on the Molonglo River Bridge, the Australian and ACT Governments announced.

Road works: $230.5 million to upgrade Monaro Highway

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Work on the new Lanyon Drive Interchange, the first of three interchanges planned for the Monaro Highway, has begun

Changes to Stage 3 tax cuts pass House of Representatives

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A redistribution of stage three tax cuts towards middle- and lower-income Australians has passed the House of Representatives.

Water rebates for ACT farmers available

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ACT rural leaseholders can now apply for rebates to install, repair or replace water infrastructure for livestock or horticulture. 

Commonwealth inquiry for ‘just outcomes’ in sexual violence cases

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The ACT Government has welcomed the announcement of a Commonwealth inquiry into how the justice system handles sexual violence.

ACT light rail 2A to begin in 2028

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The major works contract for Light Rail Stage 2A was signed, and the Commonwealth will contribute $125.5 million more.

Pocock: Bills for workers and protecting sea life

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Senator David Pocock will table bills to fast-track protections for workers, and opposes amendments to sequester carbon dioxide in the seabed.

ACT signs National Skills Agreement

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Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the five-year National Skills Agreement will support a strong and skilled workforce for Canberra’s future.

Monaro Highway upgrade contract awarded

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The contract to design and construct a flyover of the Monaro Highway over Lanyon Drive has been awarded to Woden Contractors.

Disability royal commission calls for more inclusive society

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A Royal Commission into people with disability released its report today - and the ACT Government has welcomed the news.

National Cabinet: ‘More housing for Canberrans’

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National Cabinet agreed to a target of 1.2 million new homes over five years - but the Greens, Liberals, and renters' groups are unconvinced.

ACT Parliamentary Triangle carpark under construction

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Work has begun on the multi-storey carpark for the National Security Office Precinct in Barton - "the first step in a major project". 

Disaster Ready Fund prepares ACT for natural disasters

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The Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund has funded 13 projects to better protect and prepare the ACT for natural disasters.
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