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EU stands against ISDS clauses, Australia should too

24 May, 2018 - News today that the European Union and Australia are set to commence free trade agreement negotiations are notable for what is non-negotiable – s...

2018 Actsmart Business Sustainability Award winners announced

24 May, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Businesses across the Canberra region were today recognised for their commitment to delivering a more sustainable future at...

Greens urge Labor to change tack and block Turnbull tax cuts in Senate

24 May, 2018 - Greens urge Labor to change tack and block Turnbull tax cuts in Senate After Labor last night voted in the House to support Turnbull’s tax plan i...

Tone deaf Liberals plunder from ABC to build yet another Captain Cook monument

23 May, 2018 - The Liberal Government has refused to rule out further cuts to the ABC and does not know the name of the Indigenous nation it is planning to plac...

Turnbull Government and Labor must show political courage and commit to increasing Newstart: Greens

23 May, 2018 - Research by the Salvation Army showing the average Newstart recipient has just $17 a day to live off after accommodation expenses should not be i...

Tone deaf Liberals plunder from ABC to build yet another Captain Cook monument

23 May, 2018 - The Liberal Government has refused to rule out further cuts to the ABC and does not know the name of the Indigenous nation it is planning to plac...

Shadow of a doubt: Concerns raised as proposed 50m high venue to overshadow Garema Place

23 May, 2018 - Caroline Le Couteur, MLA Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT Greens have today expressed significant concerns with a proposed site for a 14-storey hote...

Turnbull Government and Labor must show political courage and commit to increasing Newstart: Greens

23 May, 2018 - Research by the Salvation Army showing the average Newstart recipient has just $17 a day to live off after accommodation expenses should not be i...

Death on Manus

22 May, 2018 - The death of a Rohingyan refugee who was in Australia’s care on Manus Island is another preventable tragedy that is a direct result of the bipart...

More support for those living with mental illness

22 May, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The upcoming ACT Budget will provide greater support for Canberrans suffering with different levels of mental illness. This...