Latest News, Articles & Media

Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

ACT legislates for National Preventive Mechanism, strengthening oversight of places of detention

16 May, 2024 - The ACT Government has taken steps to further safeguard the rights of people in detention and ensure greater oversight of places of detention wit...

ANU should answer, not disband, peaceful protesters

16 May, 2024 - The ACT Greens have today defended the right to peaceful protest and called on the Australian National University to meet the demands of the Pale...

ACT justice reinvestment supports progress towards recidivism target

15 May, 2024 - The ACT Government’s focus on justice reinvestment has contributed to a reduction in recidivism and is helping build a safer Canberra. In 2018...

UNSURPRISING & UNINSPIRING: LABOR’S 2024 FEDERAL BUDGET DISAPPOINTS

15 May, 2024 - The ACT Greens have expressed their disappointment in the Federal Labor Budget, which has failed to deliver real cost of living support for those...

Consultation opens on the refreshed ACT Water Strategy

13 May, 2024 - Consultation is now open on a refresh of the ACT Water Strategy 2014-2044: Striking the Balance (the ACT Water Strategy) in line with the Strateg...

Release of the Sexual Assault (Police) Review

30 April, 2024 - The Sexual Assault (Police) Review Report recommends changes to improve system response to sexual crime. It examined 684 sexual assault cases r...

Strengthening supports for renters with hardship grants and clear tenancy advice

29 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has emailed all tenants and landlords with a registered bond in the ACT to inform them about the Government’s Rent Relief Fu...

Sustainable upgrades for public and community housing

22 April, 2024 - Approximately 585 public and 70 community housing properties have received ceiling insulation upgrades through Phase 1 of the Home Energy Suppo...

ACT modernises jury system

10 April, 2024 - The ACT has today passed new laws to protect the integrity of jury trials and streamline the process, reducing delays and costs for all involve...

ACT strengthens criminal justice system with clearer disclosure laws and new protections for victim-survivors 

10 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced significant reforms designed to make the Territory’s criminal justice system fairer and more transparent. T...

Delivering on nationally agreed reforms to renters’ rights and national fundraising principles

9 April, 2024 - The ACT Government is introducing legislation designed strengthen tenants’ rights and make de-regulatory reforms for charities and recruitment c...

Consultation opens on laws for off-the-plan property contracts

8 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has opened consultation on the laws protecting off-the-plan home buyers from unfair contract cancellations.  In 2021 ...