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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...

Progressive vision for Canberra means light rail for everyone

5 December, 2022 - The ACT Greens have reaffirmed their vision for a sustainable, accessible city for all Canberrans – a vision that has been supported by the C...

Protecting Grey-headed flying foxes from dangerous netting

5 December, 2022 - To protect grey-headed flying foxes from dangerous garden netting, the ACT is developing a program that will encourage the Canberra community...

$25,000 grant funding to support I-Day events

2 December, 2022 - The ACT Government has announced $25,000 in funding for community events to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (I-Day). &n...

After 26 years Territorians have their rights restored

1 December, 2022 - The Australian and ACT Greens have welcomed the passing of the Federal Territory Rights bill that will remove restrictions on the ACT and Nor...

Engineer registration scheme introduced in the ACT

1 December, 2022 - To give Canberrans confidence that the engineers they engage have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide professional enginee...

Inquiry into Dhulwa Mental Health Unit report delivered to Government

1 December, 2022 - Today, the Inquiry into the Legislative, Workplace Governance and Clinical Frameworks of Dhulwa delivered its final report to the ACT Governm...

ACT Greens call to improve safety equipment at ACT’s waterways

30 November, 2022 - The ACT Greens are calling for improvements to safety equipment at swimming spots in the ACT’s rivers so that all Canberrans can swim safely...

ACT Greens welcome commitment to a Right to a Healthy Environment

30 November, 2022 - The ACT Greens have welcomed the commitment from the ACT Government to include the Right to a Healthy Environment into the Human Rights Act ...

Ending no cause evictions in the ACT

30 November, 2022 - No cause evictions will be removed from tenancies agreements under the ACT Government’s new legislation, which strengthens and modernises re...

“For The Lake’s Sake” – We must protect Lake Tuggeranong from grass clippings and leaf litter.

24 November, 2022 - ACT Greens Member for Brindabella Johnathan Davis MLA will tomorrow move a motion in the ACT Legislative Assembly calling on the ACT Governm...

Driving reform to make Canberra roads safer

23 November, 2022 - The ACT Government has today introduced new road safety legislation to tackle excessive speeding, targeting hooning and other dangerous driv...

Expanding voting rights to 16 & 17 year olds

22 November, 2022 - ACT Greens welcome the New Zealand Labor Government’s announcement that it will draft legislation to expand voting rights to 16 & 17 yea...

ACT Greens Oppose Tarago Incinerator

21 November, 2022 - Veolia is pushing ahead with its proposal for an industrial waste incinerator in Tarago, despite environmental concerns and objections from ...

Arboretum to host a place of reflection for Mr Fluffy legacy

21 November, 2022 - A forest shelter at the National Arboretum will become a place of reflection to remember the impact of Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulat...