2023-12-22
The third report on the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement (PAGA) for the 10th ACT Legislative Assembly shows good progress on the agreement between ACT Labor and the ACT Greens.
Key milestones have been delivered including affordable housing initiatives, supporting our community’s transition to a low emissions future and improving equitable access to early childhood education.
Important legislative reform has progressed and significant changes have been made to the Territory Plan, increasing housing choice, access and affordability.
Over the last 12 months more than 60 initiatives have been delivered.
The PAGA was signed by all ACT Labor and ACT Greens MLAs represented in the ACT Legislative Assembly following the 2020 Election, summarising the shared priorities and commitments of the two parties.
ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall is now also a signatory to the PAGA after being elected to fill the casual vacancy for Brindabella.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury
“The Greens are focused on facing up to the climate crisis and the housing crisis with the urgency they demand.
“As the housing crisis continues to deepen, we’ve changed the power imbalance for renters by ending no cause evictions, lifted the quality of homes in our planning system, and required that all new homes in Canberra be accessible for people regardless of age, disability or other factors.
“As the impacts of the climate crisis continue, we’re building up our community’s defences with energy efficiency standards in rental properties, sustainability standards in the Building Code, protection for mature trees that provide shade and habitat, and a ban on new gas connections to make all new homes and buildings all-electric, powered by 100% clean energy.
“We’ve enhanced human rights amid the climate crisis by legislating Canberrans’ right to a healthy environment, and we’re tacking inequality by providing better support to children and families as part of raising the age of criminal responsibility.
“This two-party government is working hard to make Canberra a place where everyone is able to live a healthy, fulfilling life with strong connections to their community, in a way that cares for our planet. We are proud to have worked together to deliver on big promises that make a real difference to people’s lives.”
The latest PAGA update is available at: https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/policystrategic/cabinet/cabinet-office