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Despite Canberra Liberals opposition, UN human rights protections will be realised in the ACT

15 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT is now ready for the United Nations Subcommittee to inspect its places of detention following the ratification...

NEG must not stymie climate action elsewhere, must deliver on a clean energy future: ACT

15 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Serious reform is required if the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) is to allow states and territor...

Protect your heart and wallet when looking for love online

14 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA This Valentine’s Day Canberrans are being encouraged to be cautious with personal information – and funds - when it co...

ACT Greens: Despite legislation, Government failing to set affordable housing targets

12 February, 2018 - The ACT Greens today warned that the ACT Government was at risk of failing to comply with its own legislation in failing to set affordable h...

Improved health model of care at the Alexander Maconochie Centre

7 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLC Detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre will benefit from improved health services with the implementation of the ...

Improving security at the Alexander Maconochie Centre

7 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT Government will invest nearly $9 million in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) to improve security arrangeme...

Community survey to give insight of climate change impacts

6 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA A comprehensive community survey assessing attitudes and vulnerability to climate change will take place over coming we...

Have your say on speeding enforcement in the ACT

6 February, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Canberrans can share their thoughts on the ACT’s road safety camera program as part of a community survey launched toda...

Slow down in school zones or pay the price

31 January, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Drivers are on notice for the start of the school year - from next Monday (5 February) it is time to slow down to 40km/...

Less gas a win for the environment

30 January, 2018 - MLA, Shane Rattenbury The latest Gas Price Trends Review shows Canberrans are making the switch away from gas, Minister for Climate Change an...

‘Boys to men’: additional funding for youth mental health

22 January, 2018 - Shane Rattensbury, MLA The ACT Government will provide $100,000 over two years to support a Menslink mental health support program for school...

Celebrating hard working corrections staff in Canberra

19 January, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT’s correctional officers and community corrections staff will be recognised today as part of Australia’s first a...

Vale Dr Joe Baker AO OBE

19 January, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA “We are saddened today to learn of the passing of Dr Joe Baker, AO OBE. “A marine pharmacology pioneer and world author...

Service expansion delivering better mental health outcomes for young Canberrans

17 January, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Consultation and Liaison Service at Canberra Hospital will expan...

More than 1,600 Canberra businesses committed to saving energy and reducing waste

16 January, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA More than 210 businesses signed up to Actsmart programs during 2017 saving on electricity bills and improving recycling...