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Reforming ACT sexual assault laws

9 May, 2023 - Today, the ACT Legislative Assembly passed the first phase of law reforms to improve and strengthen the ACT’s response to sexual violence. Atto...

The ACT is raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14

8 May, 2023 - ACT Attorney-General and Greens leader Shane Rattenbury will introduce a bill into the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday to raise the minimum age of...

ACT GREENS JOIN CALLS FOR RENT FREEZE

3 May, 2023 - We are in a housing crisis.  The ACT is one of the most expensive places to rent in the country. Many Canberrans are facing severe rental ...

Greens work toward a better Planning Bill

3 May, 2023 - The ACT Greens heard overwhelming feedback from the Canberra community during public consultations that the Planning Bill needed improvement.&nbsp...

Have YourSay on a Healthy Waterways raingarden in Higgins

3 May, 2023 - The ACT Government is calling for community feedback on plans to build a mini raingarden in Higgins to help improve the quality of storm water ent...

Updated National Construction Code marks the next step in ACT building quality

2 May, 2023 - New requirements for building and construction outlined in the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) came into effect in the ACT on...

Canberra drivers lead the way in electric vehicles

1 May, 2023 - New data for the ACT has shown that nearly one in five new cars registered is a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV). ZEV registrations in the ACT have...

Native ACT animals under threat: urgent conservation action being taken

1 May, 2023 - The ACT continues to face significant challenges to the conservation of its native animals with the threatened species listings of nine animals ch...

New funding for clubs will reduce reliance on gambling revenue

24 April, 2023 - Six ACT community clubs will benefit from the latest round of industry funding aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the sector. ...

ACT Seniors Card providing support for older Canberrans

19 April, 2023 - The ACT Seniors Card is a valued support for older Canberrans but not all eligible people are aware of the concessions available to them, a rec...

Australian first partnership helps Canberrans make their next choice electric

19 April, 2023 - The ACT Government and CHOICE have collaborated to create a new free online tool to make it easier for Canberrans to start thinking about trans...

New ACT Heritage Council appointed

19 April, 2023 - A new Heritage Council has been appointed by the Minister for Heritage under the Heritage Act 2004 for an interim period to lead the ...

Relief fund launches to support Canberrans experiencing rental stress

17 April, 2023 - Canberrans experiencing financial stress or hardship paying their rent can apply for financial assistance from the ACT Government from 17 April...

Spit Hoods leave the Neighbourhood

14 April, 2023 - ACT Greens Police spokesperson Andrew Braddock MLA for Yerrabi has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Federal Police to discontinue th...

Review of offences will better protect vulnerable people

13 April, 2023 - The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to have their say on three criminal offences introduced in 2021 to better protect vulnerable people fro...