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New complaints process to help Canberra’s vulnerable

22 May, 2020 - The ACT Human Rights Commission (HRC) can now take complaints about abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable people in our community. The ...

Public and community housing upgraded with solar and sustainability improvements

22 May, 2020 - The ACT Government has allocated $365,000 to undertake solar and sustainability upgrades on public and community housing as part of the governmen...

One more misogynist off the airwaves: Good, say ACT Greens

12 May, 2020 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the resignation of radio broadcaster Alan Jones. “Farewell Alan. On behalf of Canberrans and women everywhe...

Greens introduce major legislation for a better planning system

7 May, 2020 - The ACT Greens will table sweeping legislation today to deliver substantial reform to the ACT’s planning and development system. The Bill, to b...

Greens support careful re-opening of schools

7 May, 2020 - The Greens have been very conscious of balancing health precautions - for both students and teachers, and the desire to return to face to face lea...

Greens welcome extra protections for Canberra’s most vulnerable

7 May, 2020 - The ACT Greens today welcomed more protections for vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse – including seniors. This follows calls from the G...

$4.5 million COVID-19 mental health support package to help Canberrans

6 May, 2020 - The ACT Government today announced $4.5 million in additional funding for mental health services to address increased demand by many Canberrans im...

Win for renters as Government commits to Greens calls for a tenancy mediation service

6 May, 2020 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the ACT Government’s commitment to fund a tenancy mediation service. This follows regular calls from the Gre...

Community garden and zero emissions grants available

4 May, 2020 - The popular ACT Government grants for community gardens and zero emissions projects are now open with $167,000 available to help community groups ...

New Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment appointed

4 May, 2020 - Dr Sophie Lewis has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainabil...

Vale Deb Foskey

1 May, 2020 - Shane Rattenbury, ACT Greens leader and Member for Kurrajong Caroline Le Couteur MLA, Member for Murrumbidgee The ACT Greens are saddened by t...

ACT Greens welcome support for international students and temporary visa holders affected by COVID-19

28 April, 2020 - The ACT Greens today welcomed a commitment from the ACT Government to provide financial support for international students and temporary visa h...

ACT Government condemns rise in racist incidents in response to COVID 19

23 April, 2020 - The ACT Government is today dismayed and disappointed to learn of a number of reports of racist, discriminatory incidents that have taken place...

As COVID pandemic continues, ACT Greens call on Government to immediately house all rough sleepers

20 April, 2020 - Canberra’s rough sleepers should be immediately housed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the ACT Greens said today. “We all need a saf...

Driver licence extensions due to COVID-19

17 April, 2020 - ACT learner licence holders will have their licence renewal date extended under temporary changes to the ACT’s driver licensing scheme in respo...