Brindabella car park inquiry ruled out as committee flags precedent

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1. No separate inquiry into Brindabella car park as committee warns of ‘concerning precedent’

   Brindabella Christian College's controversial car park will be examined as part of a wider probe into planning enforcement rather than through a separate inquiry. An ACT Legislative Assembly committee warned that creating a pathway for its approval could set a "concerning precedent" and appear to reward non-compliance.

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2. Apple hit with $18,000 compo bill over city store’s accessible toilet

   Apple has been ordered to pay a former employee at its Canberra city store $18,000 in compensation for indirect discrimination after an accessible toilet was used as a storeroom. The employee had a physical condition resulting from several operations that required sudden toilet access.

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3. Liberals push for stronger policing in Molonglo

   Canberra Liberals Ed Cocks and Deborah Morris are calling for more police patrols in Molonglo and a delivery plan for a promised police station. They say residents have raised concerns about home invasions and police response times.

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4. Consulting giant Accenture garners $667m in contract variations in a single year

   Consulting giant Accenture garnered $667 million in contract variations in a single year, with the AEC defending surging Accenture technology costs as the variations mount.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. Barr shoots down Greens call for data centres to heat pools

   Chief Minister Andrew Barr has poured cold water on a Greens suggestion to locate data centres near public pools. The call to consider the "innovative" option as a cost-efficient way to heat pool water is included in a Private Members Business motion to be moved this week in the Legislative Assembly.

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