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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Consultation opens for ACT minimum rental standards

22 July, 2024 - Should rental properties in the ACT be expected to have locks, window coverings and sufficient ventilation? Or is it okay to rent someone a prop...

Funding to support vulnerable people interacting with justice system

22 July, 2024 - A family counselling pilot will be established at the Alexander Maconochie Centre to help improve the wellbeing of detainees and their loved one...

Additional support to increase access to justice

18 July, 2024 - New Legal Aid client liaison officers to provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and cultural and linguistically diverse Canbe...

Boost for restorative justice in the ACT

15 July, 2024 - The ACT Government is increasing access to restorative justice with additional funding from the Confiscated Assets Trust (CAT) and the 2024-25 A...

ACT electric fleet vehicles powered grid during energy emergency

9 July, 2024 - Sixteen ACT Government fleet electric vehicles (EVs) fed power back into Australia’s electricity grid during a major power emergency in February ...

Individual water metering for new apartments and units

1 July, 2024 - The ACT Government is creating a fairer water billing system for Canberrans living in apartments by introducing individual water metering for new...

Report highlights progress and improvement opportunities in Disability Justice Strategy

28 June, 2024 - A new evaluation report on the ACT’s Disability Justice Strategy – First Action Plan highlights strides made in improving access to justice for ...

Half-baked nuclear plan not welcome in the ACT

27 June, 2024 - The ACT Legislative Assembly today passed a motion expressing a commitment to powering Australia with 100% renewable energy as soon as possible,...

Cost-of-living relief for Canberrans

25 June, 2024 - Cost-of-living pressures are being felt across the country, and the Government is continuing to support Canberrans who are most impacted.  ...

GREENS WOULD GO FURTHER, FASTER WITH ACT BUDGET

25 June, 2024 - Following the tabling of the ACT Budget, the ACT Greens say the Territory is headed in the right direction, but needs to go further, faster to a...

Stronger renter protections and simpler rules for charities and recruiters

25 June, 2024 - New laws will close a loophole to prevent landlords from being able to increase rents beyond the current legal limit once a tenant moves to a mo...

Australia’s first intermediary conference to bring together world-leading experts

17 June, 2024 - A national conference exploring the vital role of intermediaries in supporting vulnerable individuals within the justice system opens tomorrow, ...