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When it comes to gas the ACT Greens are the only party willing to take the steps needed to reach net zero emissions

29 September, 2020 - “Today we learned that Chief Minister Andrew Barr believes our efforts to transition away from polluting gas by 2040 - in some two decades ...

‘All electric Canberra’ plan as Greens put our climate first

29 September, 2020 - At a time of climate crisis, the ACT Greens today announced plans to transition over time to a clean, green all-electric Canberra,  wi...

ACT Greens announce comprehensive plan to give renters a better deal

28 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens today have announced a comprehensive package to support Canberra renters, including building more affordable rental homes, e...

ACT Greens pledge support for student strikers

24 September, 2020 - Ahead of tomorrow’s School Strike 4 Climate Action, the ACT Greens have today pledged to establish stronger regulations that support the pa...

Greens to create a $50m ‘Just Transition Fund’ to deliver a climate-ready Canberra: for all of us

24 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens will today commit $50 million to create and leverage a ‘Just Transition Fund’ that will cut energy bills and make homes and ...

Liberals, Belco Party having a bet each way on cruel and exploitative greyhound racing industry: ACT Greens

24 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens have today called on the Canberra Liberals to give Canberrans an honest answer on whether they intend to bring greyhound rac...

World-class climate action as Greens pledge to deliver Australia’s first zero emissions commercial centre at Molonglo

23 September, 2020 - The Greens have again committed to world-class climate action efforts, cheaper energy bills and more clean energy jobs, with a pledge to en...

ACT Greens Respond to the Australian Education Union’s Public Education Pledge

22 September, 2020 - Here is the ACT Greens response to the Australian Education Union’s Public Education Pledge: o   Put public education first. The in...

Greens plan to create homes for local threatened species in new neighbourhood forest network

21 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens will create 5000 nest boxes to house local bird and mammal species across Canberra - homes that will be built by detainees a...

Greens launch major plan to properly value the arts

20 September, 2020 - With the arts sector struggling to stay afloat in the ongoing COVID crisis, the ACT Greens have today released a comprehensive plan to supp...

Greens pledge $80 million in walking, cycling upgrades

19 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens have committed today to build a world-class walking and cycling network, kickstarting a cycling revolution in Canberra and c...

As lead and asbestos found in more schools, Greens commit to a ‘Right to a Healthy Environment’ for all Canberrans

18 September, 2020 - With four Canberra schools having now been discovered to have high levels of lead contamination since the July school holidays, the ACT Gre...

Greens push to keep Canberra’s public spaces for our Canberra public

18 September, 2020 - In a push to ‘keep Canberra beautiful’, the Greens will today commit to removing outdoor corporate advertising out of public spaces through...

Canberra Liberals Light Rail backflip undermines voter trust: ACT Greens

17 September, 2020 - As other parties flip-flop on routes and stages, the ACT Greens today reaffirm their support for the next stage of light rail to go to Wode...

Greens plan to put people before property developers, deliver world-class climate-ready Canberra

17 September, 2020 - The ACT Greens have today released a major plan to overhaul Canberra’s planning system to ensure it delivers world-class buildings that are...