MEDIA RELEASES

Budget Estimates questions asked by the independent Member for Kurrajong, Thomas Emerson MLA, have revealed that 69 public sector misconduct investigations have been stayed over the past five years due to staff who were...

Sport plays a vital role in fostering healthy communities. 

Independent Member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson MLA has welcomed the resignation of the Canberra Institute of Technology’s (CIT) CEO, Dr Margot McNeill. 

Four weeks ago, I wrote to the CIT Board Chair outlining serious concerns with Dr McNeill's ongoing tenure as CEO of CIT. This Privileges Committee report only strengthens these concerns.

Under questioning from the independent Member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson MLA, ActewAGL admitted in Budget Estimates yesterday that the ‘best offer’ included on customers’ energy bills is not, in fact, the best offer that...

Under questioning from the independent Member for Kurrajong, Thomas Emerson MLA, the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission revealed in Budget Estimates today that reported incidents of gambling harm in the Territory rose to 72,647...

During Budget Estimates hearings yesterday afternoon, Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Board Chair Mr Thomas Rogers revealed a new, independent investigation is under way into explosive whistleblower allegations aired by Thomas Emerson MLA in...

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has joined calls for the Deputy Chief Minister, Yvette Berry MLA, to resign following an Integrity Commission finding that her former Chief of Staff engaged in serious corrupt conduct.

Today, the ACT’s Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Act 2025 comes into effect, after a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Independent Member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson MLA was passed by the ACT...

Independent Member for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson MLA has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into his Private Member’s Bill that seeks to ban gifts and donations to political entities from gambling industry entities and...