Latest News, Articles & Media

Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

New framework to provide more heat and smoke refuges during emergencies

28 June, 2023 - Community clubs will be able to open their doors as refuges to keep Canberrans safe during extreme heat and smoke events under a new law passed ...

Greens Ensure Budget Prioritises Climate, Housing and Vulnerable Canberrans

27 June, 2023 - In welcoming the 2023-24 ACT Budget, the ACT Greens have highlighted the cost-of-living crisis and the importance of governments making bold cho...

Protecting, conserving and restoring Canberra’s natural environment

26 June, 2023 - The ACT Government is boosting investment to protect, conserve and restore Canberra’s natural environment and waterways with an additional $13 m...

Budget further invests in a Zero Emissions Canberra

25 June, 2023 - The 2023-24 Territory Budget is making significant investments in the Government’s award-winning Sustainable Household Scheme, in a pioneering G...

Breaking the cycle: Expanded Drug and Alcohol Court to strengthen rehabilitation efforts

22 June, 2023 - The ACT Government is further investing in a justice system that breaks the cycles of drug and alcohol related crime, and will also provide impr...

ACT school students’ DrainART unveiled to safeguard waterways and inspire action

19 June, 2023 - ACT school students have been congratulated for their prize-winning artworks, created to raise awareness of stormwater pollution and the importa...

Statement on the passing of Graeme Neate AM

19 June, 2023 - I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Graeme Neate AM, President of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, over the weekend.&nbsp...

New wind farm to help power an all-electric Canberra

13 June, 2023 - The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria’s Western Plains, is now in operation. Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reductio...

ACT reaches milestone preventing new fossil fuel gas connections

8 June, 2023 - The ACT Government’s Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Natural Gas Transition) Amendment Bill will be voted on in the Legislative Asse...

New data shows ACT electricity price stability benefits Canberrans

7 June, 2023 - The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has announced its final decision on regulated electricity prices in the ACT. The ...

Planning amendments protect our environment and give Canberrans a voice on development

6 June, 2023 - The ACT Greens have today helped bring in an amended planning bill with strengthened environmental protections, better transparency and the abili...

Independent review to reduce First Nations over representation in the ACT justice system

2 June, 2023 - Today the ACT Government announced it is commissioning an independent review into its progress in delivering on recommendations aimed at addressi...