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ACT faces pressure to crack down on illegal tobacco amid 'safe haven' fears

Lagging fines and inadequate powers among community concerns.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

Libs sound warning over plan issued by 'minister for closing clubs'

But government finds support for elements of pokie reduction plan.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15

Major cuts to ACT pokie numbers loom in game-changing overhaul

Gaming Minister wants to make a future 1000-machine limit into law.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14

ACT's bikie monitoring bill hits $628k, expert warns colours ban may backfire

ACT bill banning bikie gang colours to be tabled in coming months.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23

'Take guns off our streets': ACT government to join national buyback scheme

There are about 23,000 firearms in the territory.

The Canberra Times · Aug 21

Cleaners join hospital staff ranks in move to 'more integrated system'

Job security for insourced workers comes is worth it, govt says.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11

'At least 10 gangs' operating in overcrowded jail: top official reveals daily pressures

Limited accommodation, outdated design 'challenge' improvements.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1

Mental health patients allege unexplained sedation, improper wards

Patients say they were discharged prematurely.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1

Who's in, who's out: making sense of the new ACT cabinet

Safe for now, but a wrong move and it'll sink.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27

ACT paramedics get high-tech training room to combat on-the-job-violence

Nearly 200 incidents in 2025-26 involved aggression against paramedics.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19