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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Supporting businesses and organisations to electrify vehicle fleets

4 April, 2022 - To reduce our transport emissions to meet our target of net zero emissions by 2045, the ACT Government has today launched a new service to suppo...

Two Special Magistrates appointed

1 April, 2022 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has appointed former NSW Magistrate Paula Russell and Sydney barrister Thomas Jones as Special Magistrates of ...

Home Energy Support Program to provide solar rebates for low-income households

31 March, 2022 - To ensure a just transition, the ACT Government has today launched the first stage of its Home Energy Support Program, which will assist low-in...

Response to recommendation 15 from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Steering Committee’s report

23 March, 2022 - The ACT Government has committed funding through the 2021-22 ACT Budget Review to establish a multidisciplinary team to review recent cases rep...

Catchment report shows waterways bouncing back thanks to recent rain

22 March, 2022 - Following the impacts of the 2019 bushfire season, Canberra’s waterways have bounced back strongly with 44 reaches showing improvement in the 2...

Cutting the number of pokies with new surrender incentive

18 March, 2022 - To support Canberra’s community clubs while reducing the harm caused by pokie machines, the ACT Government will provide $15,000 for each gaming...

New judges for ACT Supreme Court

11 March, 2022 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has announced Mr Geoffrey Kennett and Ms Belinda Baker as two new resident judges to be appointed to the ACT ...

Celebrating Next Gen battery program expansion at carbon-neutral tennis club

10 March, 2022 - To help more Canberrans take control of their energy and take action on climate change, the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage pro...

Supporting community clubs to reduce their energy costs and emissions

9 March, 2022 - To help the drive towards a zero emissions future, a new ACT Government program is supporting local community clubs in upgrading their buildings...

Chief Justice McCallum sworn in

8 March, 2022 - On International Women’s Day, the ACT is celebrating the women who have shaped and will continue to guide the ACT Supreme Court, as her Honour L...

Dedicated Coroner and Magistrate appointed

25 February, 2022 - Ken Archer, senior member of the ACT Bar, has been named as the first dedicated coroner in the ACT in a key appointment aimed at improving t...

Clear and transparent sanctions policy for National Redress Scheme

24 February, 2022 - To ensure victim-survivors of institutional child sexual abuse receive the redress they deserve, the ACT Government has strengthened its san...