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This Refugee Week, ACT Greens call on Federal Government to #BringThemHere

15 June, 2020 - In marking National Refugee Week this week, The ACT Greens today have called on the Federal Government to bring refugees trapped in offshore det...

More concrete, less trees on the cards at Weston Creek?

12 June, 2020 - The ACT Greens call on the ACT Government to clarify its position on a ‘temporary’ car park at Cooleman Court, following media reports that the ...

Make pokies a ‘safer bet’ post COVID-19, propose ACT Greens

11 June, 2020 - The ACT Greens want the return to pokies made safer for people experiencing gambling harm by reducing Canberra’s poker machine bet limits to $5 ...

Smiley faces encourage drivers to slow down

10 June, 2020 - An evaluation of the ‘Smiley Face’ road sign trial has found the signs have been successful in slowing down drivers on Canberra’s roads. ...

ACT electricity prices set to drop

5 June, 2020 - ACT residents will soon see cheaper electricity costs on their bills thanks to the ACT Government’s investment in renewable energy. The Indepe...

ACT Greens secure win for community against big, dirty waste polluters

29 May, 2020 - The ACT Greens today welcomed the ACT Government’s long-awaited commitment to rule out any incineration of waste - a polluting, dirty means of wa...

Public school solar batteries get fast tracked

25 May, 2020 - Public school solar batteries get fast tracked The ACT Government continues to build on its commitment to do the heavy lifting for the commu...

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...