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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...

Nazi symbols banned in ACT

29 August, 2023 - New criminal offences will help keep Canberrans safe after the ACT Legislative Assembly passed legislation prohibiting the public display of N...

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: ACT GREENS CALL FOR ZONING OVERHAUL TO ADDRESS HOUSING CRISIS

25 August, 2023 - The ACT Greens have resolved to campaign for substantial changes to zoning across Canberra as one way to address the escalating housing crisis...

Heritage refresh to tell Canberra’s stories

25 August, 2023 - It’s time for community input on a proposed refresh of the ACT’s heritage system, to better identify, protect and celebrate places of natural ...

New rebate to help small businesses electrify

25 August, 2023 - ACT small businesses can now access rebates of up to $10,000 to help transition their workplaces and work practices away from fossil-fuel gas ...

ACT Government moves to phase-out wood heaters by 2045

24 August, 2023 - The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment's investigation into wood heater polic...

Our Vision for Canberra's future: ACT Greens Planning Policy

24 August, 2023 - On August 21st the ACT Greens members backed an exciting plan for Canberra's future.

Older, wiser and mentally healthier Canberrans

23 August, 2023 - A new report commissioned by the ACT Government has found Canberrans have better mental health outcomes as they grow older. The PATH Throug...

ACT Gov releases 20-year plan for Canberra’s natural resources

22 August, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government will announce the new ‘Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal: A Natural Resource Plan for the ACT 2022-2042’ which will ...