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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Government tests market for “central monitoring system” to reduce gambling harm

18 March, 2024 - The ACT Government is testing the market for technology to reduce harms associated with poker machines. A four week ‘market sounding’ commen...

ACT Government boosts support for retirement village residents  

13 March, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced a $25,000 grant to the ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association (ACT RVRA) to enhance support for retirem...

Canberrans choose ACT Greens leadership team

13 March, 2024 - Shane Rattenbury and Rebecca Vassarotti have been elected the Parliamentary Leader and Deputy Parliamentary Leader of the ACT Greens, in an Aus...

Sustainable Travel Street Party coming to the streets of Braddon

6 March, 2024 - On Sunday 24 March, sections of Mort and Elouera streets in Braddon will be transformed into a street party showcasing sustainable travel and fe...

Drumgold v Board of Inquiry outcome

5 March, 2024 - On Monday 4 March 2024, the ACT Supreme Court handed down its decision in the matter of Drumgold v Board of Inquiry. Mr Drumgold was successf...

Expanded Energy Innovation Fund now open

5 March, 2024 - The ACT Government today launched the 2024 Energy Innovation Fund to support Canberra’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045. Minister fo...

Water management in the upper Murrumbidgee River a key priority

4 March, 2024 - A recent survey undertaken by the Australian River Restoration Centre reveals strong community attachment to the Upper Murrumbidgee River, and a...

ACT hosts energy and climate change Ministers

1 March, 2024 - ACT Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury, today hosted the National Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council meeti...

NEW SPECIAL MAGISTRATES FOR THE ACT

28 February, 2024 - ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has announced the appointments of Mr Marcus Hassall and Ms Lucinda Wilson as Special Magistrates to th...

Helping local businesses to take up electric vehicles

27 February, 2024 - Three businesses have received funding as part of the ACT Government’s Business Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Grants program to help purchase...

‘Swipe left’ on suspiciously perfect lovers to avoid heartbreak Valentine’s Day

13 February, 2024 - The ACT Government is encouraging Canberrans to stay vigilant on dating apps this Valentines Day and make sure they don’t get caught out by ...

Taskforce launched on Chief Psychiatrist’s review into complex mental health care

12 February, 2024 - The ACT Government has today announced a cross-government taskforce to respond to the recommendations of the Chief Psychiatrist’s review int...