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Nearly 13,000 ACT seatbelt fines thrown into legal doubt by admin error

The ACT forgot to properly approve its seatbelt camera system. Nearly 13,000 earlier fines are now at legal risk.

Why it mattersThousands of drivers could escape fines, and the government may face costly refunds if it chooses to honour legal challenges.

AustraliaACT residents caught by seatbelt cameras before September 2026 may have grounds to appeal their fines, potentially reversing enforcement of road safety rules.

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Canberra man denied bail twice over alleged child sexual assault

A 39-year-old Canberra man faces multiple charges of sexual assault on a child relative; bail has been refused twice.

Why it mattersThe case demonstrates cross-border police cooperation; magistrates have refused bail due to risk assessment findings.

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ACT to issue $13B in new debt as borrowing costs hit 10-year high

Most of ACT's current debt is at fixed rates, so only future borrowing at higher costs will strain the budget.

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Nearly 13,000 ACT seatbelt fines thrown into legal doubt by admin error

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Canberra man denied bail twice over alleged child sexual assault

ACT to issue $13B in new debt as borrowing costs hit 10-year high

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