Canberra Notebook: ACT Government media statement has sparked social media backlash.

Canberra Buses

Source: Canberra Airport

An ACT Government media statement to invite "ladies to come and try driving a bus" has sparked a social media backlash. Also, a number of ACT personalized number plates applications were rejected because they would cause offence. Kenneth Wong reports.



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