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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Connecting Canberrans with community-led climate projects

12 July, 2023 - Canberrans can now explore and connect with local climate action initiatives happening near them through a new online resource called Canberra C...

ACT celebrates milestone of 5000 zero emissions vehicles as government launches new ZEV web tool

11 July, 2023 - The ACT has this month reached a milestone of more than 5000 zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) registered in the Territory as the ACT Government als...

Healthy Waterways Projects to support improved stormwater quality in Tuggeranong

10 July, 2023 - Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury has launched a suite of projects aimed at improving stormwater quality thro...

Calls for accurate terminology in National Gas Laws prior to Ministerial meeting

6 July, 2023 - Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury has called for accurate terminology in national gas laws ahead of a meeting of all ...

Funding round opens for sustainable clubs

30 June, 2023 - Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury has announced the annual Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund (DSSF) Tier 2 Funding Round opened...

New framework to provide more heat and smoke refuges during emergencies

28 June, 2023 - Community clubs will be able to open their doors as refuges to keep Canberrans safe during extreme heat and smoke events under a new law passed ...

Greens Ensure Budget Prioritises Climate, Housing and Vulnerable Canberrans

27 June, 2023 - In welcoming the 2023-24 ACT Budget, the ACT Greens have highlighted the cost-of-living crisis and the importance of governments making bold cho...

Protecting, conserving and restoring Canberra’s natural environment

26 June, 2023 - The ACT Government is boosting investment to protect, conserve and restore Canberra’s natural environment and waterways with an additional $13 m...

Budget further invests in a Zero Emissions Canberra

25 June, 2023 - The 2023-24 Territory Budget is making significant investments in the Government’s award-winning Sustainable Household Scheme, in a pioneering G...

Breaking the cycle: Expanded Drug and Alcohol Court to strengthen rehabilitation efforts

22 June, 2023 - The ACT Government is further investing in a justice system that breaks the cycles of drug and alcohol related crime, and will also provide impr...

ACT school students’ DrainART unveiled to safeguard waterways and inspire action

19 June, 2023 - ACT school students have been congratulated for their prize-winning artworks, created to raise awareness of stormwater pollution and the importa...

Statement on the passing of Graeme Neate AM

19 June, 2023 - I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Graeme Neate AM, President of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, over the weekend.&nbsp...