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Independents call for limited terms for ACT politicians

The Strong Independents propose limited terms (no more than three four-year terms) for Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Fit the Bill: Canberra Liberals need Jeremy Hanson

Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee last week removed Jeremy Hanson as her deputy. The up-and-coming, talented Leanne Castley became deputy. The vote was apparently five to three. Several days later, Elizabeth announced her shadow cabinet, and Jeremy Hanson and Elizabeth Kikkert were left out.

Canberra Liberals reshuffle sends Jeremy Hanson to backbench

Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, former deputy opposition leader, has been moved to the backbench in a reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet.

Leanne Castley elected Deputy Leader of the Canberra Liberals

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee believes the change will provide the party with a strong leadership team going into the election.

Panel will inquire into literacy and numeracy in the ACT

An Expert Panel has been appointed to conduct an independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in the ACT.

ACT drug decriminalisation begins tomorrow

From tomorrow, the personal possession of small amounts of drugs – including heroin and ice – will be decriminalised in the ACT.

Canberra Liberals call for review of literacy in ACT schools

Jeremy Hanson, Shadow Minister for Education, said reports show students falling behind in literacy, and he wants an inquiry.

Views on the Voice: David Pocock, Jeremy Hanson, Katy Gallagher

Independent Senator David Pocock, Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, and Labor Senator Katy Gallagher share their views on the Voice.

ACT teens want to vote, but Greens bill fails

ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals voted down a long-standing ACT Greens motion to lower the voting age from 16 to 18.

Michael Long retraces Long Walk two decades on for the Voice

Former Aboriginal footballer Michael Long OAM arrived in Canberra today on his ‘Long Walk’ from Melbourne to raise support for the Voice.

Canberra Liberals motion to delay drug decriminalisation fails

Jeremy Hanson MLA’s motion to delay the decriminalisation of hard drugs until after next year's election was defeated.

Canberra Liberals: Delay hard drug reforms until the election

Jeremy Hanson MLA says the ACT Government needs a mandate for their "reckless, dangerous" policy to decriminalise possession of hard drugs.

Canberra Liberals: Budget ‘full of deception and spin’

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT Budget will fail to fix more than a decade of decline under Labor-Greens government.

‘Largest investment’ in ACT police, but police are needed now

In the upcoming ACT Budget, the ACT government will spend $107 million to recruit 126 ACT Policing personnel over the next five years.

Catholics seek heritage listing for Calvary

In a bid to halt the ACT government’s acquisition, Catholic Action has called for Calvary Public Hospital Bruce to be heritage listed.

Consumer group to advise on ACT northside hospital

A new consumer reference group will help co-design all health infrastructure projects – including the new northside hospital.

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