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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...

Grants open to build community connection

3 February, 2021 - Minister for Mental Health and Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services, Emma Davidson has launched a new round of Community Co...

Mental health programs supporting Canberrans in need

3 February, 2021 - The ACT Government is funding mental health programs to ensure Canberrans continue to receive the support they need during the COVID-19 pande...

Aquarium weed Frogbit declared a pest plant in the ACT

1 February, 2021 - The freshwater weed Frogbit is now listed as a pest plant so that it can be eradicated to protect Canberra’s natural environment. Ministe...

Caring for Canberra’s unique reserves and waterways

30 January, 2021 - The ACT’s natural environment and the people who work to maintain it will receive an injection of new funding to enhance our precious waterwa...

Expanding homelessness and housing services

29 January, 2021 - The ACT Government is committed to providing secure, long-term accommodation to Canberrans who need it most. To meet the complex needs of peo...