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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

ACT Greens mark January 26 as a Day of Mourning

26 January, 2021 - The ACT Greens are today marking January 26 as a Day of Mourning, calling for greater discussion in the local community about how our city, a...

Statement on the resignation of Alistair Coe

23 January, 2021 - Upon Alistair Coe’s announcement that he will resign his seat, the ACT Greens wish to acknowledge Mr Coe’s contributions to the ACT Legislati...

Commercial Tenancies Relief supports hundreds of businesses impacted by COVID-19

22 January, 2021 - The Commercial Tenancies Relief, which was initiated to support local businesses and commercial property landlords affected by COVID-19, will...

Free webtool to help renters cut energy costs

22 January, 2021 - Canberra’s renters will be able to assess their home energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs, after the ACT Government today launched...

Climate Action an ACT Budget priority

21 January, 2021 - The ACT Government recognises that climate change poses a real and immediate threat to our city, our country, and the world. Through the 2...

Rooftop solar boom

14 January, 2021 - Canberra’s rooftops are playing a larger part in ACT’s 100% renewable electricity supply, as the number of solar generators increased by over...

Jane Campbell appointed as new Special Magistrate

5 January, 2021 - Jane Campbell has been appointed as a Special Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury announced today. M...

COVID-19 support for tenants to continue into 2021

22 December, 2020 - Canberrans will have greater housing assurance ahead of the holiday period as the ACT Government continues its COVID-19 support for tenants ...

Shop smart and local this Christmas

7 December, 2020 - As the holidays approach, Canberrans are being encouraged to shop smart, shop local, and think about both safety and sustainability when...

ACT meets nation-leading 40% emissions reduction

4 December, 2020 - The ACT has reached a nation-leading milestone of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% on 1990 levels, in fact achieving a 45% reduction....

Protecting the rights of older Canberrans

3 December, 2020 - The Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly today will look to make perm...

Better access to justice with new resources

1 December, 2020 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury MLA, the Minister for Disability Emma Davidson MLA, and Legal Aid ACT’s Chief Executive Officer John B...