Mar 22, 2018
Harmony Day
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to take the opportunity this Harmony Day to acknowledge a special group of people who work tirelessly to...
Dec 19, 2017
Kikkert encourages community donations for refugee families
ACT Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Families, Youth and Community Services, Elizabeth Kikkert reminds Canberra residents...
Oct 25, 2017
ACT Government should do more to track youth recidivism
The ACT Government should establish a system to record the number of children who serve a custodial sentence at an adult prison after...
Aug 3, 2017
Government fails to recognise Bimberi child and staff welfare issues
The ACT Labor-Greens Government has turned its back on mounting child and staff welfare issues inside the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre,...
Jul 6, 2017
Bimberi allegations should be referred to ACT policing
Rachel Stephen-Smith should refer the disturbing allegations of systemic violence, drugs and a toxic culture at Bimberi Youth Detention...
Jul 4, 2017
Kikkert invites Canberrans to connect with disengaged youth
There are many creative ways that the everyday citizen can help reverse youth disengagement in Canberra. Using your birthday as an...
Jun 22, 2017
Kikkert calls on government to take youth unemployment seriously
The ACT Minister for Youth confirmed today that there are no programs or projects targeting youth unemployment in Canberra, Shadow...
Apr 11, 2017
Kikkert calls on government to better protect children in care
A silent protest to raise awareness of systemic problems in child protection services are timely reminders for the ACT government to...
Mar 23, 2017
Canberra Liberals lead Barr Government on stronger health laws
The Canberra Liberals are delighted to have steered the ACT government into finally considering the Prime Minister’s proposal for uniform...
Feb 9, 2017
Isaac Delivers to feel included in Canberra community
Life can be tough for Isaac, who has an intellectual disability and struggles with basic learning and communication skills, but that...
