Jasper Lindell

A controversial health levy will be abandoned and the ACT will set a new target to tame its fast-rising levels of debt in a budget that outlines more than $10 billion in annual spending for the first time.

Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry will face a censure motion on Thursday, with the Liberals and Greens uniting to condemn the minister over her handling of the public school system at the same time teachers go on strike

Campaigners' use of roadside galleries of political candidates will face a fresh challenge after an ACT election review recommended even tighter restrictions on election corflutes.

Opposition Leader outlines Liberal agenda in his first budget reply speech.

The minister in charge of Canberra's public libraries has defended cuts to weekend opening hours, declaring any push to keep branches open in the evening or on Sundays is not in the best interests of staff.

Medicinal cannabis users would not immediately face a criminal charge or be barred from driving if the drug is picked up in their system on a roadside test under a law set to be debated in the ACT.

A government takeover of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre to control its redevelopment was among the options contemplated by officials before the site was sold to a developer, an audit has revealed.

Ministers wanted a key planning study for the pool. Officials decided not to bother.

Now the Greens' Rebecca Vassarotti has returned to the Legislative Assembly , she's eager to spend less time there. Login or signup to continue reading