Tahlia Roy

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Harry Frost |Tahlia Roy

Narelle King, whose son Steven Freeman died in Canberra's jail, has welcomed the ACT government's support for an inquiry into the treatment of Indigenous detainees. Ms King has decried a lack of answers for bereaved mothers. "To this day, I don't know what happened to my son, but every day I find the courage to fight for him," Ms King said.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tahlia Roy |Greg Jennett

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is the most senior federal representative the ACT has ever had and is now seeking her fourth election win as a senator. There's just one problem though — at the height of her powers within the Albanese government, Senator Gallagher risks being bumped from first to second place in the ACT pecking order by independent Senator David Pocock.

Mar 1, 2024 | abc.net.au | Tahlia Roy

In short: The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has shed light on its decision to revoke a man's release from detention. The man was previously found not guilty of murder on mental health grounds. What's next? The man was ordered back to jail for indefinite detention at the tribunal’s discretion. ACT authorities have shared rare insight into the way a powerful tribunal decides whether or not to release people into the community who are subject to mental health orders.

Feb 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost |Tahlia Roy

In short: The discovery of lead dust and diesel particulates at Gungahlin's emergency services station has forced most staff to temporarily relocate to Belconnen. The Emergency Services Agency is reassuring the community the disruption will not impact emergency response times. What's next? The investigation into the contaminants is being handled by a contractor but there are calls for the ACT government to probe the safety of all emergency services buildings and assess the health of workers.

Feb 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Tahlia Roy |Harry Frost

In short: ACT Planning Minister Chris Steel has used call-in powers to approve the development of a new housing estate in the Molonglo Valley. Stromlo Reach is the second stage of Denman Prospect and will have 1,000 new dwellings. What's next? Conservationists and the ACT Greens say they were blindsided by the decision, with concerns for native flora and fauna in the area.