Latest News, Articles & Media

Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

ACT Region’s water quality reaches new heights in latest catchment health report

22 March, 2023 - The latest Catchment Health Indicator Program (CHIP) report shows that water quality across the ACT region has improved, making 2022 the best y...

ACT Government leads the way in strengthening renters’ rights with historic ban on ‘no cause’ evictions

21 March, 2023 - The ACT Government is leading the way in strengthening renters’ rights by becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of ten...

Ceiling insulation added to Sustainable Household Scheme

14 March, 2023 - Ceiling insulation has been added to the list of eligible items covered by the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS). The SHS ...

Statement on the passing of Aunty Agnes

12 March, 2023 - The ACT Greens wish to express our sincere condolences to her family and the broader Ngunnawal and regional community at the passing of Au...

Consultation on key elements of Canberra’s transition off fossil fuel gas

3 March, 2023 - Canberrans will be able to provide their feedback on proposals to prevent new gas network connections in the ACT as part of the Government’s pla...

Yowani Country Club becomes ‘pokie-free’

10 February, 2023 - The ACT Government continues to reduce harm from electronic gaming machines while supporting sustainable community clubs, as Yowani Country ...

Help the ACT reduce emissions and inspire change

6 February, 2023 - To support community-led projects focused on reducing emissions, the ACT Government’s 2023 Community Zero Emissions Grant program is now open...

Coordinator General to oversee improving housing access, affordability and choice

3 February, 2023 - The ACT Government’s policy framework to deliver more housing in the ACT will be overseen by a new Office of the Coordinator General for Hous...

Board of Inquiry lead appointed

2 February, 2023 - The ACT Government has appointed Mr Walter Sofronoff KC as Chair of the Board of Inquiry into the conduct of criminal justice agencies involv...

Canberra’s first grid-scale battery switched on

2 February, 2023 - The ACT’s first grid-scale battery, supported by the ACT Government, has been switched on, representing a significant milestone in Canberra’s...

Updating the ACT registration system and introducing new motor vehicle concessions

1 February, 2023 - As part of our commitment to reduce light vehicle emissions, the ACT Government will gradually transition from the current weight-based vehic...

Next Gen Energy Storage reaches program target

11 January, 2023 - The ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program will draw to a close, having reached its target of 5,000 batteries in ...