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A better building and construction system

14 September, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government will introduce the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 which aims to improve the effectiven...

$80,000 available in grants to support older Canberrans

13 September, 2023 - A new report commissioned by the ACT Government has found Canberrans have better mental health outcomes as they grow older. Applications...

Labor and Liberals refuse to commit to Belco Busway

13 September, 2023 - ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals have today combined to vote down ACT Greens’ calls to commit to better buses and public transport prior...

New President for ACAT

13 September, 2023 - Ms Mary-Therese Daniel, a current presidential member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), will be the Tribunal’s next Pres...

New territory plan centres climate action and quality homes

11 September, 2023 - The ACT Greens say nation-leading design guidelines now attached to the new Territory Plan will deliver a more beautiful, liveable, sustain...

ACT Government leadership acknowledged with Climate Innovation Award

8 September, 2023 - The ACT Government has won the Innovation Award at the Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards for our ‘Make Your Next Choice Electric’ web ...

Canberra's first food strategy: Strengthening local production and community wellbeing

8 September, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government is releasing a Canberra first food strategy for community consultation. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Va...

An extinction crisis: threatened species day to shine a light on Canberra’s endangered wildlife

7 September, 2023 - This National Threatened Species Day, the ACT Government is drawing attention to the unique plant and animal life at risk of extinction in A...

A new suite of fast chargers open in Canberra at the Royal Australian Mint

5 September, 2023 - Six new DC fast electric vehicle charging bays, installed by ENGIE, are now available at the Royal Australian Mint, as part of ACT Governmen...

Further boost for Rent Relief Fund supporting vulnerable households

4 September, 2023 - An extension of the ACT Government Rent Relief Fund will provide targeted, short-term emergency support for private renters in low-income ho...

Securing fruitful change: new program to protect fruit bats with wildlife safe netting

3 September, 2023 - ACT Wildlife have launched a new program, supported by the ACT Government, to replace fruit netting with wildlife safe options for free. ...

CANBERRANS SHORTCHANGED AS LABOR & LIBERALS INSIST ON $41 MILLION GIFT TO RACING INDUSTRY

1 September, 2023 - The ACT Greens’ move to amend the Territory’s budget, to begin phasing out the government’s $41 million subsidy to the horse racing industry...

ACT Government to expand drug and alcohol treatment order eligibility

31 August, 2023 - To support the rehabilitation of offenders with drug and alcohol dependency, the ACT Government has expanded eligibility for drug and alcohol ...

ACT Government introduces new mandatory safety standards for home swimming pools

30 August, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government will introduce new regulatory reforms to make it mandatory for all home swimming pools to comply with modern safety ...

ACT Gov responds to dangerous driving inquiry

29 August, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government has responded to 28 recommendations from the Standing Committee Inquiry into Dangerous Driving in the ACT. Attorn...