Good morning, Canberra. Batten down the hatches ... it's going to be a very wet and windy day, with a top of 14 degrees and up to 90mm of rain forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
ACT politics: Chief Minister Andrew Barr has declared he plans to lead the Labor party to the next territory election in 2024, buoyed by a change in the federal government.
Court: A historical child sexual abuse victim has successfully sued her abuser and has been awarded more than $762,000 in damages by the ACT Supreme Court.
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Analysis: Neither independent ACT Senator David Pocock nor the Jacqui Lambie Network senators have confirmed they are definitely on board, writes Karen Barlow.
Health: Canberra residents will be able to access free abortion services with the ACT government to fund out-of-pocket costs for women and people who can become pregnant.
Analysis: If it hadn't already, the fourth upward ratchet in as many months erased the rosy picture the RBA had voluntarily painted for borrowers, writes Mark Kenny.
