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New look ACT Heritage Council

2 March, 2021 - Four new members have been appointed to the ACT Heritage Council to help conserve the places and objects that tell our region’s story. Profe...

Over $130,000 awarded through Seniors and Veterans Grant Program

1 March, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services Emma Davidson today announced the recipients of the main round of the 2020-21 Seniors Grant Program and Veterans Grant Program.

Second-hand Electric Vehicles & charging infrastructure added to Government sustainability scheme

25 February, 2021 - The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme will be expanded to support Canberrans to purchase second hand electric vehicles and home ...

ACT Government calls for ongoing commitment to raise the rate

23 February, 2021 - The ACT Government is calling on the Federal Government to do more than what has been announced today and commit to further increases in Job...

Six battery providers powering Next Gen program

19 February, 2021 - Six eligible battery installers are now part of the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, providing more optio...

Updated Renting Book to help renters' rights

17 February, 2021 - The ACT Government has released a new Renting Book to help tenants understand rental laws and their rights in the ACT's rental system. “...

Improving chances of survival for our mammal emblem and unique orchid

16 February, 2021 - The ACT Government’s management of Canberra’s iconic Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Brindabella Midge Orchid is helping prevent their extinct...

Looking for love? Beware of romance scams this Valentine’s Day

12 February, 2021 - This Valentine’s Day, Canberrans are being encouraged to be cautious with personal information and funds when it comes to looking for love o...

Poverty task force is a step backwards

11 February, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services, with responsibility for Community Recovery and Emergency Relief, Emma Davidson said ...

Shane Rattenbury - Budget Reply Speech

11 February, 2021 - 11 February 2021 [E&OE] Madam Speaker, the Greens have in the past made the point that every budget, now, needs to be a climate bu...

ACT Government response to Inquiry into Youth Mental Health

10 February, 2021 - Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson yesterday tabled the ACT Government’s Response to the Standing Committee on Education, Employment a...

2020-21 ACT Budget to help Build a Better Normal

9 February, 2021 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the 2020-21 Budget which includes major investments in Real Climate Action, A Home for All and making sure...

New program to prevent young people entering justice system

8 February, 2021 - Minister for Justice Health and Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services, Emma Davidson today launched a family intervention pr...

Samuel Review: Future of our environment is at stake

8 February, 2021 - “The final report into the review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, released more than 90 day...

Service provider announced for new Southside Step Up Step Down

4 February, 2021 - Stride Mental Health Ltd (Stride) will provide psychosocial support services at the new Southside Step Up Step Down facility, located in Garr...