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Important progress on Parliamentary and Governing Agreement

12 December, 2022 - The latest update on the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement (PAGA) for the 10th ACT Legislative Assembly outlines strong progress on the ...

Last chance to save Murujuga from Perdaman

9 December, 2022 - Clough falling into voluntary administration may be the final hope for the world's oldest and largest collection of rock art. As a result ...

Statement regarding Energy Ministers Meeting

8 December, 2022 - Today Energy Ministers agreed on a Capacity Investment Scheme that will support new, zero emissions dispatchable capacity. The Scheme will he...

Response to Samuel Review an encouraging start

8 December, 2022 - "I welcome this encouraging start to the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act reform, the commitment to establish an En...

Govt's enviro law reforms lack urgency and climate action

8 December, 2022 - Responding to the Albanese Government's response to the 'Samuel Review' released today, Australian Greens Spokesperson for the Environment Se...

Senate committee recommends ACCC inquiry into fisheries and seafood market

8 December, 2022 - A Greens-initiated Senate Inquiry into the fisheries quota system has recommended an ACCC inquiry into market concentration and potential abu...

Detail is what will count in the Federal Government’s plan to overhaul environmental protection laws

8 December, 2022 - The Federal Government has today formally responded to the Samuel Report, announcing a broad overhauling of our national environmental laws. ...

Be a Backyard Lifeguard and make your pool safe this summer

8 December, 2022 - Canberrans are being called on to be backyard lifeguards this summer and ensure their pool barriers meet best practice safety standards. “...

Survey shows yet more reason to introduce a gambling card

7 December, 2022 - A Survey shows yet more reason to introduce a gambling card: Greens “Today’s media reports only demonstrate what we already know - the com...

Unprepared teachers no solution to shortage crisis

7 December, 2022 - The Greens say the Federal Government’s plan to fast-track interns into classrooms would further entrench education inequality while doing ve...

2022 on track to be the biggest for company profits

7 December, 2022 - Greens Treasury spokesperson, Senator Nick McKim, has responded to the release today by the ABS of the September National Accounts. “2022 ...

Statement regarding ACT Heritage Council and next steps for heritage reform

7 December, 2022 - Following a review into the workings of the ACT Heritage Council and their supporting government agency (the ACT Heritage within the Environm...

Greens rent freeze plan could’ve saved renters almost $5,000 each last year

6 December, 2022 - Updated analysis by the Parliamentary Library estimates that renters across Australia would be $10.7 billion better off if rents had been fro...