Issues related to Policing, Emergency Services and other legislative related issues.
The Select Committee on Estimates 2009-2010 completed its inquiry into the Appropriation Bill 2009-2010 and tabled a report (in 3 volumes) in the Legislative Assembly today (16 June 2009). The report can be assessed via the following weblink: http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/committees/index1.asp?committee=122&inquiry=774&category=19
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a theft incident in Civic 9/6/2009 where a large quantity of medication was stolen from a vehicle. About 4.30pm police were advised that two tourists had returned to their vehicle in a carpark off London Circuit to find it had been broken into. A search of the vehicle revealed that three backpacks containing large quantities of heart, diabetes and other medication had been stolen. ACT Policing has been informed that misuse of this medication can have serious health consequences and is warning members of the community against taking any medication that is not specifically …
ACT Policing is investigating two inner-city robberies that occurred on Sunday 7 June 2009.
The ACT Government is considering implementing a scheme to provide for the reallocation of gaming machines in order that they can be spread equitably across the Territory so that people in all residential areas, including in future areas such as Molonglo, would have access to a local club and its community services. The Government has also decided to consider options to reduce the number of gaming machines in the ACT. The ACT Government is seeking submissions from stakeholders and interested members of the community on options for the reallocation scheme and reduction of the gaming machine cap. Submissions will assist …
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery of a business on Alinga Street, City June 4. About 4.50pm a male offender entered the Cash Stop Financial Services store and pushed a bag under a barrier before threatening a female staff member with what she believed to be a firearm and demanded money.
ACT Policing is investigating two robberies which occurred June 3, which may be linked.
The June 2009 edition of the Hackett Neighbourhood Watch newsletter is now available and residents of the suburb of Hackett will receive a copy of this publication in their letterboxes. The newsletter can also be accessed from the Hackett Neighbourhood Watch page on this website
ACT Policing is investigating an incident on the school grounds of Lyneham High School overnight. Two sheep which were part of the school’s agricultural program were attacked between midnight and 8am (May 22) before they were found by staff at the school.
The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services is seeking public submissions for their Inquiry the Crimes (Bill Posting) Amendment Bill 2008. Bill posting refers to the act of putting up posters, notices or placards on any public property like light poles, walls, trees, bus shelters, fences etc and on private property without permission of the owner. The bill proposes to amend the Crimes Act 1900 (s120) so that strict liability applies to bill posting. A strict liability offence is one without a fault element, so there is no need to prove intent, …
