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We need deep, genuine consultation with the community to get planning right in the ACT

10 December, 2021 - In light of the release of the District Planning Engagement Report last week, and the Planning Review Project Update Paper today, the ACT Gr...

Celebrating climate action champions in ACT schools

9 December, 2021 - Today the ACT is celebrating students and staff for their sustainability projects and efforts to reduce emissions at this year’s Actsmart Sch...

Improving access to zero emissions vehicles

6 December, 2021 - The ACT Government is opening applications for Canberrans to access zero interest loans for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.  ...

ACT’s Drug and Alcohol Court helping change lives

3 December, 2021 - On the second anniversary of the ACT’s Drug and Alcohol Court, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has celebrated the success of the court in p...

Celebrating inclusivity this International Day of People with Disability

3 December, 2021 - The ACT community is celebrating the rich diversity of Canberra this International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) as part of our colle...

Labor’s emissions announcement unacceptable to Canberrans, says ACT Greens

3 December, 2021 - In response to the leaking of Labor's updated emission's targets, which are weaker than Labor took to the previous Federal Election, the ACT ...

Another year of nation-leading climate action

2 December, 2021 - Canberra remains a leader on climate action with a new report highlighting the ACT’s climate change achievements for 2020-21. Minister for...

Legislating ACT climate action – a decade in review

2 December, 2021 - After ten years in operation, a review of the Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 has found the legislation continues t...

My Culture, My Canberra 4. Ft: Jo Clay MLA

1 December, 2021 - My Culture, My Canberra is a celebration of community - where you will hear from Canberrans from all walks of life, coming together to celebr...

New laws will protect homebuyers from rescission clause misuse

1 December, 2021 - Homebuyers will be protected from sunset and development delay clauses in illegitimate and unjustifiable circumstances after the Legislative ...

Ensure your pool is safe this summer

30 November, 2021 - Canberrans with backyard pools are encouraged to be extra vigilant this summer and to check if their pool fencing and barriers meet current ...

Listening to communities to protect and develop dryland ovals around Canberra

30 November, 2021 - Jo Clay MLA is moving a motion in the Legislative Assembly today, calling on the ACT Government to listen to communities to develop dryland ...

Significant progress on Parliamentary & Governing Agreement

27 November, 2021 - Protecting and creating secure local jobs, maintaining Canberra’s natural environment, supporting the transition to a net zero emissions fut...

More support for Canberrans experiencing emotional distress

26 November, 2021 - The ACT will open its first Safe Haven tomorrow so Canberrans experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, isolation or lon...

New Rental Relief Fund to support tenants as eviction moratorium ends

26 November, 2021 - As the ACT Government’s moratorium on evictions for rent arrears for COVID-19 impacted households ends, struggling Canberrans will still rec...