Seatbelt camera fines paused after 'unlawful' oversight

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1. Seatbelt infringements issued ‘unlawfully’ due to ‘administrative oversight’, but don’t expect a refund

   Canberra's seatbelt cameras haven't issued infringement notices for two weeks after an 'administrative oversight' enabled a legal technicality that made the fines unlawful. The City and Environment Directorate found the problem when mobile device detection cameras were also authorised to issue notices.

   the-riotact.com

2. 'Extremely embarrassing': Libs not keen but Greens will back seatbelt fine fix

   The ACT Government is working to fix the seatbelt fine legal issue after they 'monumentally stuffed up', with the Greens willing to back a fix but Liberals calling the situation 'extremely embarrassing'.

   canberratimes.com.au

3. The ice skating debacle is yet another hollow promise to a city that deserves far better

   The Phillip ice skating redevelopment has been called 'yet another hollow promise' to a city that deserves better, with critics questioning whether approving the project was ever a good idea.

   canberratimes.com.au

4. It's been 911 days since Anne lodged her claim with Veterans' Affairs. She's still waiting

   It has been 911 days since Anne lodged her claim with Veterans' Affairs and she is still waiting, saying the delays impact her mental health and wellbeing.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. Bathla suspensions point to 'larger storm' coming in construction industry

   Embattled property developer Bathla Group, under voluntary administration and having stood down two-thirds of its staff, has left dozens of projects in limbo, with suspensions pointing to a 'larger storm' coming in the construction industry.

   abc.net.au

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