Canberra morning briefing

EV charging access expanded at Canberra shopping centres

Good morning, Canberra. Seven degrees and overcast, but there's positive news for the disability community.

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Accessible EV charging bays unveiled at four major shopping complexes
The ACT Government has unveiled accessible EV charging bays at four major shopping centres including Civic Shopping Centre, Kippax Fair, and Mawson's South Lanes Shopping Centre as part of a trial for disabled drivers.
the-riotact.com
Australia and Vanuatu set to sign strategic pact after months of negotiations
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to sign the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony citing sovereignty concerns.
abc.net.au
'The real issue is accountability': new rule aims to tackle contract blowouts
A new finance policy rule forces senior executives to sign off on government contract blowouts in a bid to improve accountability.
canberratimes.com.au
Tom's seen more Assembly debates than anyone. It hasn't dimmed his passion for Parliament
The long-serving ACT Assembly clerk is retiring, still maintaining his passion for Parliament despite witnessing more debates than anyone else.
canberratimes.com.au