Canberra Transport Review Sparks Debate Over Commuter Impact
Local experts and community members weigh in on potential changes amid growing transport demands in Canberra.
Policy News
Latest policy stories from Canberra, updated daily.
Zoning and development rules shape housing costs for Canberra households
Rules governing where homes and apartments can be built in Canberra suburbs affect the prices residents pay for housing and the share of household budgets that goes to rent or mortgages.
Housing policy developments and daily life for Canberra households
Canberra residents face ongoing adjustments to housing costs and availability as federal and territory approaches continue to intersect with local infrastructure and public service employment patterns.
Federal Housing Policy Changes Impact Canberra Household Budgets
New measures targeting housing affordability are projected to affect monthly budgets for many Canberra residents amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
ACT Government Transport Review Targets Jobs, Infrastructure Investment
The Canberra community can expect an emphasis on employment opportunities, improved services, and infrastructure developments emerging from the ACT transport policy review.
ACT Government review of rapid bus network examines service gaps for Canberra residents
The review of Canberra's rapid bus network, with results due by September 2026, looks at patronage, overcrowding and connections that affect daily commuting costs for households across suburbs including Gungahlin and West Belconnen.
ACT Referendum Guide: Canberra Residents Learn Voting Rules Before Election Day
From registration deadlines to counting timelines, here is a practical breakdown of how ballot measures and referendums work, and when residents will actually feel the outcome.
Canberra Allows Second 120sqm Dwellings on Large RZ1 Blocks
The 2023 Territory Plan update permits a second dwelling up to 120 square metres on RZ1 blocks larger than 800 square metres, giving residents in suburban zones new options for separate ownership on existing land.
ACT Defies National Trend, Protects Judicial Discretion on Sentencing
As other states tighten bail laws and the federal Labor party debates mandatory minimum sentences, ACT legislation continues to prioritize judicial discretion and health-based approaches, guided by the Territory’s Human Rights Act.
ACT Council Advances Affordable Housing Policy to Help Canberra Residents
New local affordable housing measures will improve access for Canberra residents, reflecting broader shifts seen in other Australian cities.
ACT Government Allows Dual Homes on Single Blocks to Increase Housing
The policy change allows for two homes on many single-dwelling blocks across Canberra, a move aimed at increasing housing density within existing suburbs.
Canberra Migration Policy Changes Impact APS Jobs
How Canberra's federal workforce and employers are adapting to new skilled migration pathways affecting APS recruitment, wages, and job prospects across the nation's capital.
Environmental Policy Changes Reshape Canberra Community Services and Infrastructure
Changes in environmental policy affect local services and daily life for Canberra residents through adjustments in community support and infrastructure demands.
ACT Infrastructure Upgrades Reshape Canberra Services: Major Light Rail Plans Advance
New funding and project priorities bring major light rail and road changes to some parts of Canberra, while others see delays to anticipated upgrades and services.
Labor Restores Human Oversight of Aged Care Funding Decisions in Canberra
A Senate-backed move to restore human oversight of aged care funding decisions may ease cost pressures on Canberra residents seeking home support for elderly relatives.
Commonwealth Rent Assistance Changes Hit Canberra Households This July
Canberra residents on income support in suburbs such as Belconnen and Gungahlin will receive adjusted Commonwealth Rent Assistance payments from July, altering monthly housing costs ahead of the federal election.
Territory Plan Takes Effect, Reshapes Canberra Development Rules
The Territory Plan that took effect in September 2024 sets the rules for where and what development can occur in Canberra under the ACT planning system.
ACT Environmental Compliance Guide: Water, Carbon, Risk Standards Explained
A guide to the standards governing local environmental risk, water use, and carbon targets for Canberra residents and businesses.