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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions

2 November, 2023 - ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions The ACT Government has introduced a new “right to appeal” agai...

Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors

2 November, 2023 - Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors A Bill to support an improved experience of the court system f...

ACT raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility

1 November, 2023 - ACT raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility In an Australian first, the ACT Legislative Assembly has passed legislation to raise...

FuelCheck to continue to provide savings to Canberra motorists

1 November, 2023 - FuelCheck to continue to provide savings to Canberra motorists Canberra motorists will continue to have access to real-time fuel pricing a...

Greens welcome Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation

31 October, 2023 - The Greens say today’s introduction of legislation to enable Voluntary Assisted Dying in the ACT represents victory in a decades-long battle ...

Jury reform seeks to minimise need for retrials

26 October, 2023 - Jury reforms seek to minimise need for retrials Reforms to improve the operation of jury trials and reduce the occurrence of retrials in t...

Increased access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders

25 October, 2023 - Increased access to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders The ACT Government continues to take measures to reduce crime, improve community...

Businesses encouraged to review contracts before new penalties come into effect

20 October, 2023 - Businesses encouraged to review contracts before new penalties come into effect The ACT Government is encouraging businesses to review ...

Understand how gambling works to prevent gambling harm

18 October, 2023 - Understand how gambling works to prevent gambling harm This Gambling Harm Awareness Week (16 to 22 October 2023), Canberrans are encourage...

Personal message on the aftermath of The Voice referendum

16 October, 2023 - Personal message from Minister Shane Rattenbury, Leader ACT Greens, on the aftermath of the Voice referendum The Uluru Statement generousl...

ACT Greens recommit to First Nations justice

15 October, 2023 - ACT Greens Leader, Shane Rattenbury, has expressed his disappointment at the outcome of the Federal Referendum, but committed the ACT Greens ...

Response to Israel's planned retribution attacks on Palestine, by Shane Rattenbury, Leader ACT Greens

12 October, 2023 - Hi everyone, In response to questions that have been put to me this week I feel compelled to state clearly the ACT Greens condemn the atta...