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ACT Greens welcome Reconciliation Day, reaffirm calls to #ChangeTheDate

17 August, 2017 - The ACT Greens today welcomed the ACT Government’s moves to establish Reconciliation Day, and called on all parties to reaffirm their commitme...

ACT Greens welcome Reconciliation Day, reaffirm calls to #ChangeTheDate

17 August, 2017 - Shane Rattenbury The ACT Greens today welcomed the ACT Government’s moves to establish Reconciliation Day, and called on all parties to reaffi...

Greens spearhead tripartisan action on intimate images abuse

16 August, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur  Today the ACT Greens are proud to have led a campaign for legislative action to criminalise intimate image abuse, Greens ...

Leadership and community consultation key to effective intimate images reform

2 August, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur  Following an extensive consultation process, Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur today tabled a refined and updated Invasion of...

ACT Greens welcome government action on Charter of Young People’s Rights in Detention

1 August, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur The ACT Greens welcome news that the government has heeded the call from the Greens’ to establish a Charter of Rights for Y...

ACT Greens welcome government action on Charter of Young People’s Rights in Detention

31 July, 2017 - “We know that a young person’s time in detention will have consequences not only for their time during detention, but for years to come—impactin...

ACT Greens welcome Victorian moves on voluntary assisted dying

25 July, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur, MLA In welcoming news that Victoria will introduce legislation on voluntary assisted dying, the ACT Greens today called on ...

ACT Greens call on Government to commit to participatory budgeting pilot

23 July, 2017 - “Participatory budgeting involves citizens in the decision-making that will shape our city’s future,” said Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur. “...

Lease Variation charge reprieve a welcome step: ACT Greens

19 July, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur MLA Today the ACT Greens welcomed the government’s decision today to postpone the introduction of an increased Lease Variati...

Greyhound Racing Industry Statement

14 July, 2017 - The Greens do have a view that greyhound racing is an outdated industry that promotes animal exploitation. The ACT Greens have long argued for a...

Statement on media report

13 July, 2017 - The ACT Greens recognise the devastating impact of sexual assault, harassment and violence on women and are committed to doing everything we can...

Protecting intimate privacy: not just sex

2 July, 2017 - “We’ve heeded clear advice—particularly from the ACT Human Rights Commission, among others—to redefine key sections of our Bill to ensure greater...

ACT Greens welcome prospect of third federal seat for the ACT

29 June, 2017 - The ACT Greens welcome the prospect of the ACT gaining a third seat in the federal House of Representatives. “The people of Canberra deserve to...

Work for us! - Lead Party Organiser

29 June, 2017 - Applications Close COB 11 August 2017 The ACT Greens are seeking a lead party organiser to support the smooth running of the party office, facil...

Ban welcomed in greyhound racing industry transition

23 June, 2017 - In welcoming the government’s decision to ban greyhound racing in the ACT, the ACT Greens today call the government to focus on the welfare of d...