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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Canberra’s vulnerable witnesses heard during first year of ACT Intermediary Program

9 March, 2021 - Over 150 vulnerable witnesses have provided their best evidence to the justice system with the help of the ACT’s Intermediary Program, which mar...

Vulnerable witnesses heard during first year of ACT Intermediary Program

9 March, 2021 - Over 150 vulnerable witnesses have provided their best evidence to the justice system with the help of the ACT’s Intermediary Program, which mar...

Drivers face registration cancellation for vehicles with deadly Takata airbags

5 March, 2021 - ACT drivers who have not replaced dangerous Takata airbags can now expect to have their car registration suspended or cancelled from next month....

Improving renters’ rights in share houses and occupancy agreements

4 March, 2021 - Tenants have a greater assurance of their rights in share houses and occupancy agreements under a set of new reforms that came into effect this ...

Second-hand Electric Vehicles & charging infrastructure added to Government sustainability scheme

25 February, 2021 - The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme will be expanded to support Canberrans to purchase second hand electric vehicles and home ...

Six battery providers powering Next Gen program

19 February, 2021 - Six eligible battery installers are now part of the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, providing more optio...

Six battery providers powering Next Gen program

19 February, 2021 - Six eligible battery installers are now part of the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, providing more optio...

Updated Renting Book to help renters' rights

17 February, 2021 - The ACT Government has released a new Renting Book to help tenants understand rental laws and their rights in the ACT's rental system. “...

Looking for love? Beware of romance scams this Valentine’s Day

12 February, 2021 - This Valentine’s Day, Canberrans are being encouraged to be cautious with personal information and funds when it comes to looking for love o...

Shane Rattenbury - Budget Reply Speech

11 February, 2021 - 11 February 2021 [E&OE] Madam Speaker, the Greens have in the past made the point that every budget, now, needs to be a climate bu...

2020-21 ACT Budget to help Build a Better Normal

9 February, 2021 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the 2020-21 Budget which includes major investments in Real Climate Action, A Home for All and making sure...

Rattenbury - Speech for the Commencement of the Legal Year

28 January, 2021 - I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on, the Ngunnawal people. I acknowledge and respect their continuing cult...