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Innovative approaches needed to end homelessness

7 October, 2022 - Minister for Homelessness and Housing Services Rebecca Vassarotti says the ACT’s homelessness indicators released by the Australian Institute ...

Launch of draft Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal: A Natural Resource Plan

6 October, 2022 - The ACT Government has released a draft 20-year plan for Canberra’s natural resources including our biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural herit...

Construction and Land Development guidelines strengthened

5 October, 2022 - To protect and preserve Canberra’s important ecosystems and waterways during land development and construction, the ACT Government has strengt...

Easing hospital pressures for mental health in the ACT

1 October, 2022 - Canberrans experiencing mental health conditions are spending less time in hospital due to services such as the Garran Step Up Step Down progr...

Feedback into proposed gambling harm reforms released

27 September, 2022 - The ACT Government has taken another step towards realising its commitment of reducing harm from electronic gaming machines (EGMs), with th...

2022 Climate Choices Business Awards winners announced

21 September, 2022 - Businesses from across the Canberra region have been recognised for their commitment to delivering a more sustainable future at the Climate...

Planning Bill welcome, more improvements still needed

21 September, 2022 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the tabling of the ACT’s new Planning Bill, whilst indicating that further issues need to be addressed b...

ACT Policing under pressure to stop use of spit hoods as another jurisdiction ends the dangerous practice

20 September, 2022 - Queensland Police Service has announced that they will cease use of spit hoods, increasing the pressure on ACT Policing to follow suit. The...

It’s time to take the next steps to embrace the Right to Repair

15 September, 2022 - ACT Greens MLAs Jo Clay and Shane Rattenbury are supporting the Hawker Repair Cafe launch, a space where the community can learn to restore...

More energy efficiency rebates available for low-income households

15 September, 2022 - To support low-income homeowners in the ACT to make the switch to electric, the ACT Government has today announced the expansion of the Hom...

ACT Greens call for clear investment plan for Stromlo Forest Park

8 September, 2022 - Jo Clay MLA is calling for more community consultation at Stromlo Forest Park and a clear plan for investment into mountain biking infrastru...

Greens continue to ask questions about ACT Policing’s use of spit hoods

1 September, 2022 - The ACT Greens have continued to examine ACT Policing’s use of spit hoods during Estimates hearings today after learning that a teenage girl...

Canberra Electric Bike Library expanded

31 August, 2022 - Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years,...

ACT Greens challenge $41m of public money given to horseracing industry

29 August, 2022 - Today in Estimates, Jo Clay MLA asked how it is in the public interest to provide $41 million of taxpayer funds to the horseracing industry. ...

Grants open to support veterans and their families

29 August, 2022 - The ACT Government has today opened the Veterans Grants Program to support veterans and their families better connect with their communities a...