Georgia Roberts

Labor senator Fatima Payman has been "indefinitely suspended" from the Labor Party caucus by the prime minister after a series of defiant actions regarding her support for Palestine.

The government launches an intimate partner homicide counter with stringent criteria that sets it apart from unofficial counters that have reported different numbers of women killed.

Twelve weeks out from the territory election, the ACT Labor conference has seen a rallying call from party elders to intensify campaigning and a national-first vote to recognise the state of Palestine.

The ACT government proudly labels itself as progressive and was the only jurisdiction in Australia to vote for the Voice to Parliament in the referendum. So, how does Australia's capital fare when graded on the quality of life of its First Nations people? 

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin addressed the National Press Club on Wednesday facing a room almost entirely of women, but it seemed she was trying to reach the ears of a different demographic.

The ACT chief minister says it was a mistake to appoint Walter Sofronoff to head an inquiry into the trial of Bruce Lehrmann. 

For the first time in 20 years, the ACT has elected independent members to parliament. Thomas Emerson and Fiona Carrick have become the first independents elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly since 2001.

Rozalia Spadafora's mother was holding back tears but she did not mince her words when she spoke about Canberra Health Services following the coronial inquest into her daughter's untimely death.

A record fine has been handed down to an NDIS service provider after a man choked and died in its care.

An analysis of data by the ABC shows 69 women were killed in instances of gendered violence last year in Australia. All but 10 were killed by someone known to them.