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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...

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...