Lucy Bladen

Canberra

ACT Politics Reporter at The Canberra Times

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Articles

How many ACT public servants were sacked for misconduct last year

Jan 11, 2025 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen |Jasper Lindell

Fourteen ACT public servants were sacked on the spot in the past financial year after findings of serious misconduct. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaA further two government workers had their employment terminated, while five were handed a financial penalty.
It's been five years since Black Summer. Could it happen again this season?

Jan 8, 2025 | theland.com.au | Lucy Bladen

The 2019-20 bushfires devastated large parts of eastern Australia. Pictures by Dion Georgopoulos, Sitthixay DitthavongIt's been five years since the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires.
'Significant' increase in complaints about Integrity Commission: Inspector

Jan 6, 2025 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

There has been a significant increase in complaints about the ACT Integrity Commission over the past year, the corruption watchdog's inspector has revealed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Former CIT chief executive claims 'errors of law' in 'corrupt conduct' finding

Dec 1, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen |Hannah Neale

Black Friday Sale Subscribe Now! or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaLeanne Cover is suing the ACT Integrity Commission, accusing the corruption watchdog of a "misunderstanding of the law" in determining the conduct.
'A bad system will beat a good person': massive restructure for ACT health system

Nov 23, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

Canberra's fragmented public health system has let patients down, the boss says, as the organisation embarks on a massive restructure.
'Troubling': Audit finds transparency problems with how levy is spent

Nov 21, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

Money collected from a tax specifically aimed at reducing domestic and family violence is not spent transparently, with no clear strategy on how the funds responded to community needs, an audit has found.
ACT's new police minister outlines priorities, says 'significant' changes needed

Nov 20, 2024 | braidwoodtimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

The ACT's new police minister says "significant" changes are needed across the criminal justice system, flagging dangerous driving and addressing sexual assault as key priorities. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
AFP officers narrowly accept 11.2 per cent pay rise

Nov 18, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

Canberra police officers have narrowly voted in favour of a pay deal offering a raise that is only a fraction of what their NSW counterparts will receive.
See who's who as Castley unveils new Liberal shadow cabinet

Nov 17, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

The Canberra Liberals have created shadow ministries for home ownership and customer experience, with the party saying their new-look shadow cabinet will be focused on improving service delivery. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Time to admit': Castley sets out her plan, vision for the Canberra Liberals

Nov 16, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Lucy Bladen

Leanne Castley's reaction to being told she is not a typical politician is a big sigh of relief. Subscribe now for unlimited access.