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Good news for local energy innovation

31 July, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced two recipients that will receive the first share of $17 million in funding as part of the Energy Innovation Fun...

Greens continue to challenge the Chief Minister to divest from companies profiting from genocide in Palestine

30 July, 2024 - Andrew Braddock, ACT Greens MLA for Yerrabi, today challenged the Chief Minister to follow through on divestment from companies involved in the ...

ACT Greens will establish $50 million fund to restore and reconnect long lost habitat

29 July, 2024 - Today, the ACT Greens have announced an election initiative to establish a ‘Bush Capital Restoration Fund’, guaranteeing $50 million to substant...

Have your say on gambling advertising restrictions to protect young Canberrans

29 July, 2024 - Should children and young people be protected better from gambling ads on TV and radio that normalise risky behaviour? More than 90% of child...

ACT GREENS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO SAVE LIVE MUSIC

26 July, 2024 - Today the ACT Greens have launched their plan to support musicians and rebuild the live music scene in Canberra by enjoying a set from local ban...

AMC grows native plants to help restore Yass region

26 July, 2024 - People at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) have propagated around 3,000 native plants over the past year to help Murrumbateman Landcare Gro...

More money to remove wood heaters improves air quality and help Canberrans

26 July, 2024 - Today the ACT Government has announced increased rebates are available to remove woodfire heaters as Canberra winter brings heating choices fron...

ACT GREENS ANNOUNCE PLAN TO END HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE

25 July, 2024 - The ACT Greens have today announced an ambitious circular economy plan, which includes expanding food waste recycling to all of Canberra by 2026...

GREENS CALL FOR INVESTMENT IN PATHS, NOT JUST ROADS

24 July, 2024 - The ACT Greens have today continued to push for the ACT Government to provide better paths and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists,...

Consultation opens for ACT minimum rental standards

22 July, 2024 - Should rental properties in the ACT be expected to have locks, window coverings and sufficient ventilation? Or is it okay to rent someone a prop...

Funding to support vulnerable people interacting with justice system

22 July, 2024 - A family counselling pilot will be established at the Alexander Maconochie Centre to help improve the wellbeing of detainees and their loved one...

Freestanding birth centre study must address community needs

19 July, 2024 - The ACT Greens welcome progress on a northside birth centre feasibility study and stress the importance of a freestanding midwife-led option, se...

Additional support to increase access to justice

18 July, 2024 - New Legal Aid client liaison officers to provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and cultural and linguistically diverse Canbe...

ACT GREENS TO FUTURE-PROOF ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS, LAUNCH SUSTAINABILITY HUB

15 July, 2024 - Today, the ACT Greens have announced an election initiative to future-proof funding to environmental volunteers, build biodiversity in our subur...

Boost for restorative justice in the ACT

15 July, 2024 - The ACT Government is increasing access to restorative justice with additional funding from the Confiscated Assets Trust (CAT) and the 2024-25 A...