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30 October 2023	New rules help keep the Assembly functioning at its best The Assembly has updated its rule book, or standing orders, as part of a major review to make sure how we work is innovative and best practice.
28 November 2022	Explainer: How does the ACT have laws which predate self-government? The Legislative Assembly didn't exist until self-government in 1989, so how does the ACT have laws on its books that predate then?
22 November 2022	Assembly launches second edition of the Companion to Standing Orders Guests gathered at a reception to launch the newest edition of the Companion to Standing Orders, the official procedural commentary for the ACT Legislative Assembly .
12 September 2022	Demise of the Crown: What does it mean for the ACT? Find out about the demise of the Crown, a unique legal process in countries where the late Queen was head of state, and how it affects the ACT.
15 August 2022	Be the ACT's nominee for the chance to attend the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago! We’re looking for one young Canberran to be the ACT’s nominee to attend the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Parliament, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from 20-24 November.
6 June 2022	Explainer: What happens when a member resigns? MLAs are elected to serve four-year terms, but what happens when a member resigns outside of an election period?
27 August 2021	Be the ACT's next nominee for the chance to attend the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Parliament! We’re looking for one young Canberran to be the ACT’s nominee to attend the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Parliament, held virtually between 18-22 October.
12 March 2021	Coe resignation: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the resignation of Alastair Coe, member for Yerrabi.
4 March 2021	Speaker appointed acting Chair of small parliaments' group Speaker of the Assembly, Joy Burch MLA, has been appointed acting chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Small Branches network.
21 October 2020	Opening the 10th Assembly: What's next? The polls have closed and we’re now counting down the days until the opening of the 10th Legislative Assembly. Read on to find out what to expect as with the start of a new Assembly.
16 September 2020	The last four years: Highlights of the 9th Assembly So much has happened in the past four years - take a look back at some of the momentous occasions which took place during the Ninth Legislative Assembly.
28 August 2020	What happens to the Assembly before an election? The doors to the Assembly chamber have closed for the last time this parliamentary term as the Territory gears up for the 17 October election. But what happens to the Assembly in the lead up to election day?
30 July 2020	Parliament’s Acknowledgement of Country delivered in Ngunnawal language in an Australian first The ancient language of the Ngunnawal echoed through the chamber as the Assembly’s daily Acknowledgement of Country was delivered in Ngunnawal language for the first time.
10 May 2019	Celebrate the Assembly's 30th birthday at our Open Day! With live performances, a student/MLA show debate, and free giveaways, there's plenty for the whole family to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first sitting of Legislative Assembly.
7 October 2019	Fitzharris resignation: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the resignation of Meegan Fitzharris, Member for Yerrabi.
18 December 2017	Learn more about your Assembly with our free public tours Our education team's free behind the scenes tours of the Assembly every Wednesday are a must do for all Canberrans.
25 November 2017	Doszpot passing: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the death of the late Steve Doszpot, Member for Kurrajong.
15 July 2016	Smyth resignation: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the resignation of Brendan Smyth, Member for Brindabella.
29 June 2016	Speaker accepts Commonwealth Parliamentary Association appointment Speaker Dunne has accepted an important appointment as acting Treasurer of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
18 February 2016	Porter resignation: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the resignation of Mary Porter, Member for Ginninderra.
19 January 2016	Australia-NZ clerks gather to look at keeping parliaments relevant The Clerk of the Assembly is joining other parliamentary officers at a conference in Wellington this week exploring how to keep parliaments relevant.
17 December 2015	Bare walls as the Assembly building is emptied for refurbishment Preparations for refurbishment of the Assembly is underway, with the small but significant art collection being taken down and stored for safe keeping.
16 December 2015	ACT joins experts measuring democracy in Asia's parliaments The Clerk of the Assembly is in Malaysia this week for a workshop measuring Asia's legislatures against democratic benchmarks.
2 December 2015	Speaker welcomes new citizens Speaker Dunne hosts over 100 new Australian citizens to celebrate their recent citizenship and welcome them to their Assembly.
27 November 2015	Speaker announces winner of Assembly's emerging artists award At a ceremony this evening at the ANU School of Art, Speaker Dunne announced this year's winners of the Assembly Awards for Art.
26 November 2015	Members, officials meet to tackle social vulnerability A team from the Assembly is attending the annual CPA Australia-Pacific conference in Darwin this week on how parliaments can tackle social vulnerabilities.
15 September 2015	Explore your Assembly at our 2015 Open Day! Come and explore your Assembly this Sunday with building and art tours, live performances, and a free BBQ hosted by MLAs.
8 April 2014	Assembly highlights now broadcast on ArtSound FM Speaker Dunne has received a loan from the Australian War Memorial by acclaimed Australian war artist Will Longstaff, to be displayed for the rest of the year.
8 December 2014	Gallagher resignation: What happens next? Find out what to expect following the casual vacancy in the Assembly triggered by the resignation of Katy Gallagher, Chief Minister and Member for Molonglo.
8 April 2014	Assembly highlights now broadcast on ArtSound FM Catching up on the latest from the Assembly will soon be easier thanks to community radio station ArtSound FM set to broadcast them across Canberra's radio waves.
4 December 2013	Tapestry to mark Canberra's centenary unveiled Speaker Dunne has welcomed guests from across the Canberra arts community at the official handing over of The Great Centenary Tapestry.