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ACT Greens welcome government action on Charter of Young People’s Rights in Detention

31 July, 2017 - “We know that a young person’s time in detention will have consequences not only for their time during detention, but for years to come—impactin...

ACT Greens welcome Victorian moves on voluntary assisted dying

25 July, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur, MLA In welcoming news that Victoria will introduce legislation on voluntary assisted dying, the ACT Greens today called on ...

ACT Greens call on Government to commit to participatory budgeting pilot

23 July, 2017 - “Participatory budgeting involves citizens in the decision-making that will shape our city’s future,” said Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur. “...

Lease Variation charge reprieve a welcome step: ACT Greens

19 July, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur MLA Today the ACT Greens welcomed the government’s decision today to postpone the introduction of an increased Lease Variati...

Greyhound Racing Industry Statement

14 July, 2017 - The Greens do have a view that greyhound racing is an outdated industry that promotes animal exploitation. The ACT Greens have long argued for a...

Statement on media report

13 July, 2017 - The ACT Greens recognise the devastating impact of sexual assault, harassment and violence on women and are committed to doing everything we can...

Protecting intimate privacy: not just sex

2 July, 2017 - “We’ve heeded clear advice—particularly from the ACT Human Rights Commission, among others—to redefine key sections of our Bill to ensure greater...

ACT Greens welcome prospect of third federal seat for the ACT

29 June, 2017 - The ACT Greens welcome the prospect of the ACT gaining a third seat in the federal House of Representatives. “The people of Canberra deserve to...

Work for us! - Lead Party Organiser

29 June, 2017 - Applications Close COB 11 August 2017 The ACT Greens are seeking a lead party organiser to support the smooth running of the party office, facil...

Ban welcomed in greyhound racing industry transition

23 June, 2017 - In welcoming the government’s decision to ban greyhound racing in the ACT, the ACT Greens today call the government to focus on the welfare of d...

Protecting intimate privacy, not just sex: ACT Greens

2 June, 2017 - Today ACT Greens spokesperson for women Caroline Le Couteur MLA announced the release of a discussion paper and exposure draft legislation to add...

“All the evidence that’s needed”: Greens call for urgent action to close loopholes and reduce pokies harm

2 June, 2017 - Today’s  release of the ACT Gaming and Racing Commission’s report into cash withdrawal facilities in gaming machine venues highlights the need fo...

ACT Greens call on for urgent action following reports of women and children sleeping in cars

30 May, 2017 - “Despite our high standards of living, the ACT is home to the second highest rate of homelessness in Australia,” said Caroline Le Couteur, ACT Gr...

Bring Them Here: ACT Greens call for Gay and Queer refugees to be welcomed to Canberra

17 May, 2017 - In marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT Day), ACT Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur today called for i...

ACT Greens launch People Before Pokies and move to introduce immediate measures to curb pokies harm

11 May, 2017 - In launching the People Before Pokies campaign, ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury will today move a motion in the Legislative Assembly that will...