Latest News, Articles & Media

Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

New funding for clubs will reduce reliance on gambling revenue

24 April, 2023 - Six ACT community clubs will benefit from the latest round of industry funding aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the sector. ...

ACT Seniors Card providing support for older Canberrans

19 April, 2023 - The ACT Seniors Card is a valued support for older Canberrans but not all eligible people are aware of the concessions available to them, a rec...

Relief fund launches to support Canberrans experiencing rental stress

17 April, 2023 - Canberrans experiencing financial stress or hardship paying their rent can apply for financial assistance from the ACT Government from 17 April...

Review of offences will better protect vulnerable people

13 April, 2023 - The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to have their say on three criminal offences introduced in 2021 to better protect vulnerable people fro...

New Resident Judge for ACT Supreme Court

3 April, 2023 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has today announced the appointment of Verity McWilliam as the new Resident Judge of the ACT Supreme Court. ...

New energy efficiency standard will support Canberra renters

31 March, 2023 - Rental homes across the ACT will now have to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for ceiling insulation which will help keep Canberra hom...

The future of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) in Australia

29 March, 2023 - Canberra continues to charge forward, officially going live with its world first project that demonstrates how V2G services can be technically ...

ACT Region’s water quality reaches new heights in latest catchment health report

22 March, 2023 - The latest Catchment Health Indicator Program (CHIP) report shows that water quality across the ACT region has improved, making 2022 the best y...

ACT Government leads the way in strengthening renters’ rights with historic ban on ‘no cause’ evictions

21 March, 2023 - The ACT Government is leading the way in strengthening renters’ rights by becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of ten...

Ceiling insulation added to Sustainable Household Scheme

14 March, 2023 - Ceiling insulation has been added to the list of eligible items covered by the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS). The SHS ...

Statement on the passing of Aunty Agnes

12 March, 2023 - The ACT Greens wish to express our sincere condolences to her family and the broader Ngunnawal and regional community at the passing of Au...

Consultation on key elements of Canberra’s transition off fossil fuel gas

3 March, 2023 - Canberrans will be able to provide their feedback on proposals to prevent new gas network connections in the ACT as part of the Government’s pla...