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Treasurer Chris Steel appears before the fiscal sustainability committee today at 4pm as part of its ongoing inquiry int...
02/06/2026

Treasurer Chris Steel appears before the fiscal sustainability committee today at 4pm as part of its ongoing inquiry into the ACT's finances.

▶️ Watch: broadcast.act.gov.au

This first Monday after May 27 each year is , a public holiday to recommit to reconciliation efforts with Aboriginal an...
01/06/2026

This first Monday after May 27 each year is , a public holiday to recommit to reconciliation efforts with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ⚫🟡🔴

It is unique to the ACT, created by the Assembly in 2017 to align with the week of two major reconciliation milestones: the success of the 1967 referendum 🗳 and the 1992 Mabo case decision ⚖️

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kmntYe

The last day of the sitting week wraps up with a petition, ministerial statements💬 and the presentation of a new bill.📜F...
27/05/2026

The last day of the sitting week wraps up with a petition, ministerial statements💬 and the presentation of a new bill.📜

Following question time at 2pm⏰, members will consider motions on the light rail🚊 (Mark Parton MLA) and funding for public schools.🏫 (Jo Clay MLA)

🔗 What's on: http://bit.ly/2Wa59tF
▶️ Watch: https://bit.ly/3QHy81F

The Assembly is back today with more petitions, ministerial statements, committee business and resumption of debate on a...
26/05/2026

The Assembly is back today with more petitions, ministerial statements, committee business and resumption of debate on a bill.

Following question time members will consider a motion on whistleblower support 📢(Thomas Emerson) and on occupational violence in the health sector⚕️ (Mark Parton MLA).

Follow along using the links below👇
🔗 What's on: http://bit.ly/2Wa59tF
▶️ Watch: https://bit.ly/3QHy81F

Today, a delegation led by Kiribati's infrastructure minister Hon Tekeeua Tarati called on Speaker Jeremy Hanson and wer...
26/05/2026

Today, a delegation led by Kiribati's infrastructure minister Hon Tekeeua Tarati called on Speaker Jeremy Hanson and were formally welcomed to the chamber by Assistant Speaker Peter Cain 🇰🇮🤝🇦🇺

Minister Tarati is in Australia after a regional energy ministers meeting and visited the Legislative Assembly as part of our continuing 18-year partnership with the Maneaba ni Maungatabu

🏝 About Kiribati-ACT relations: https://bit.ly/3a4CFLM
, Australian High Commission, Ministry of Infrastructure

While there are no bills to start the sitting week, there's still plenty to discuss - including ministerial statements, ...
25/05/2026

While there are no bills to start the sitting week, there's still plenty to discuss - including ministerial statements, committee reports, and motions on teachers' industrial action 📢 (Elizabeth Lee) and future planning for light rail 📝🚊 (Andrew Braddock & @ Jo Clay)

🔗 What's on: http://bit.ly/2Wa59tF
▶️ Watch: https://bit.ly/3QHy81F

The legal affairs committee has published its report on the government's proposed fi****ms law reforms 📘🔍It makes two fi...
25/05/2026

The legal affairs committee has published its report on the government's proposed fi****ms law reforms 📘🔍

It makes two findings and 11 recommendations, including suggested amendments to the Fi****ms Prohibition Order bill.

👀 You can read the report here: https://bit.ly/3WqLqo0

This Thursday 27 May is our last tour until July, as the next stage of renovations limits access the building's public s...
25/05/2026

This Thursday 27 May is our last tour until July, as the next stage of renovations limits access the building's public spaces 😢🏗️

Join our last tour with the education team, this Thursday at 1pm from the temporary public entrance on Civic Square.

🔗 More info: parliament.act.gov.au/visit-and-learn/visit/tour

Have you got something to say about proposed changes to the ACT's bail laws, including what decision-makers must conside...
21/05/2026

Have you got something to say about proposed changes to the ACT's bail laws, including what decision-makers must consider before granting bail? The legal affairs committee want to hear from you! 👂⚖🔍

⏰ Submission close Friday 12 June

ℹ️ About the inquiry: https://bit.ly/3Pg7npX
✍🏼 How-to guide: https://bit.ly/3tdzD1g

Committees are holding two public hearings today:🏘 From 11:10am, the ACT Revenue Commissioner and planning minster Chris...
19/05/2026

Committees are holding two public hearings today:

🏘 From 11:10am, the ACT Revenue Commissioner and planning minster Chris Steel appear before the missing middle housing bill inquiry

📈 From 4:05pm, education and housing minister Yvette Berry appears before the fiscal sustainability inquiry

▶️ Watch: broadcast.act.gov.au


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