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Children should be able to access VAD: Human Rights Commission

The ACT govt abandoned a proposal to allow under-18s to access VAD.

The Canberra Times

I bought a gift voucher for a business that ceased trading. Is there anything I can do?

Navigating gift cards in Australia is unnecessarily complex, writes consumer affairs expert Kat George, but you do have avenues for recourse

The Guardian - AU

Severe thunderstorm warning for ACT cancelled

Severe thunderstorms continue in the southeast of NSW.

The Canberra Times

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ACT's attempt at regulatory reform in NZ has failed 3 times already – what's different now?

As part of its coalition deal with National, the ACT Party is preparing to resurrect its “regulatory responsibility” legislation for the fourth time. This is despite the idea having been consistently rejected since 2007.

The Conversation

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Russia's ambassador will remain in New Zealand after a decision from Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is also mulling the future of envoy Jacinda Ardern.

AAP

'We are paying commission to a company which is actively trying to harm our business': Retailers rally against 'outrageous' Cycle to Work fees

Customers might not notice the commission charged, but bike shops certainly do

Cycling Weekly

More public hearings in Campbell school investigation

But the release of a final report is not imminent.

The Canberra Times

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Alleged drug network 'boss' refused liberty over 'chocolate bars'

ACT's 'largest illegal controlled drug distribution network': police.

The Canberra Times

'Significant failure': Auditor slams ACT processes which wasted $77.7m

Program was 'accepted' but not formally 'endorsed', auditor says.

The Canberra Times

'Love, friendship and community': The Canberran who defines Christmas spirit

Helping ACT's commitment to lend a helping hand and ensure no one goes hungry.

The Canberra Times

Attack on treaty exhibit at NZ national museum

An exhibit explaining New Zealand's nationhood was vandalised at Wellington museum Te Papa, as tension around the new government grows.

AAP

Review finds gaps in dismissed corruption reports to ACT watchdog

The inspector of the integrity commission did the investigation.

The Canberra Times

Integrity Commission proves its worth in Campbell school saga

The ACT government is on notice that honesty and integrity matter.

The Canberra Times

'Very difficult': As a wheelchair user, Renee couldn't get a mammogram

People with disability have helped develop a new ACT govt plan.

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'It's ludicrous': Light rail contract confirms Liberals' 'worst fears'

'When will [arrival in Woden] be? 2034? Will it be 2040? Who knows.'

AVNetwork

ACT Entertainment Acquires tvONE

The move, the company’s first venture into video equipment, includes the Green Hippo product line.

The Canberra Times

Electric sales remain on the charge as ACT take-up leads the country

Tesla Model 3 on target to be city's best-selling vehicle of 2023.

The Canberra Times

ACT maths, science and reading PISA scores dropping over time

Results from a major international assessment show room to improve.

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Formal partnerships for special and mainstream schools to be developed

Ms Berry announced the partnerships as part of a new strategy.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand: thousands protest against new government policies that unravel Māori gains

The new government recently announced it would dial back use of Māori language in government organisations, and scrap Māori Health Authority

The Guardian - AU

Dutton urges PM to put preventive detention on national cabinet agenda – as it happened

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Sex ed rewrite pledge draws ire in New Zealand

Beyond a pledge to scrap smokefree laws, the New Zealand coalition agreements contains plenty of controversial measures sure to create division.

The Independent UK

New Zealand smoking ban U-turn could be first of many steps to demolish Jacinda Ardern’s legacy

From housing reforms and workers’ rights to the Treaty of Waitangi, the new conservative coalition government is set to chip away at progressive policies enacted by the former prime minister, reports Maroosha Muzaffar

International Business Times

Luxon Sworn In As New Prime Minister Of New Zealand

Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand's prime minister Monday, vowing to tame inflation and bring down interest rates.

The Conversation

Why redefining the Treaty principles would undermine real political equality in NZ

All three parties in New Zealand’s new coalition government went into the election promising to diminish various Māori-based policies or programs. But it was the ACT Party that went furthest, calling for a referendum to redefine the “principles” of te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi.

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