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Statement on consent law reform

21 June, 2021 - The exposure draft released by Dr Marisa Paterson regarding consent law reform, including a positive model of consent, is welcomed by the ACT Gr...

Energy Ministers Meeting

11 June, 2021 - Comments attributable to Shane Rattenbury, ACT Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. “Energy Ministers meetings are an important natio...

Has COVID-19 made women more insecure at home? Emma Davidson Op-Ed

10 June, 2021 - In early 2020 I got stuck in New York as the world came to grips with the COVID pandemic. I had been supporting a group of Aboriginal and Pacifi...

Community members wanted for Legal Aid Review Committee Panel

8 June, 2021 - Canberrans seeking a rewarding volunteer role are encouraged to apply to become a member of the Legal Aid Review Committee Panel, which is respon...

Direct financial support for households that need it most

7 June, 2021 - Quotes attributable to Andrew Barr, Chief Minister and Treasurer: The ACT Government will provide direct financial support to around 31,000 lo...

Supporting positive mental health outcomes for students

7 June, 2021 - The Youth Aware of Mental Health program has been delivered to over 3,000 Year 9 students, promoting positive mental health outcomes for young Ca...

Funding for healthier environments and communities

4 June, 2021 - Community groups and rural landholders will receive a share of over $500,000 in funding as part of three ACT Government grant programs awarded to...

Galambany Court improving lives

3 June, 2021 - A new report has found ACT’s Galambany Circle Sentencing Court has improved wellbeing, health, education and economic outcomes for Aboriginal and...

Maintaining support to manage loose fill asbestos insulation

3 June, 2021 - Residential properties identified as affected by loose fill asbestos insulation after the current buyback program closes on 17 August 2021, will ...

ACT becomes highest level of government in the world to back Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

2 June, 2021 - An ACT Greens motion has passed the Legislative Assembly today, endorsing the push for a Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty, making the ACT the...

Employment and community triumph in Gungahlin Town Centre plans

2 June, 2021 - Future land sales in Gungahlin will be focused on generating employment and community vibrancy, now a motion put forward by Greens MLA for Yerrab...

Use wood heaters correctly for safe, clean air

1 June, 2021 - On the first day of winter it’s time to remember how to ‘Burn Right Tonight’, or consider switching from wood burners to a less polluting alterna...

Adam Bandt joins ACT Greens push for international Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

28 May, 2021 - Greens Leader Adam Bandt has joined with ACT Greens MLA Jo Clay and federal candidates Tim Hollo and Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng to announce that, i...

Protecting cats and wildlife at the heart of new ACT Cat Plan

28 May, 2021 - The ACT Government has today released a new plan to help cats live longer and healthier lives while better protecting native wildlife. The ACT...

Dragon breeding facility opens at Tidbinbilla

27 May, 2021 - A new breeding facility for the endangered Grassland Earless Dragon was today launched at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve following the arrival of 6 d...