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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

ACT Government to establish Law & Sentencing Advisory Council

7 October, 2022 - The ACT Government will establish a Law and Sentencing Advisory Council. The new body will advise the Government on areas of potential la...

Feedback into proposed gambling harm reforms released

27 September, 2022 - The ACT Government has taken another step towards realising its commitment of reducing harm from electronic gaming machines (EGMs), with th...

2022 Climate Choices Business Awards winners announced

21 September, 2022 - Businesses from across the Canberra region have been recognised for their commitment to delivering a more sustainable future at the Climate...

Planning Bill welcome, more improvements still needed

21 September, 2022 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the tabling of the ACT’s new Planning Bill, whilst indicating that further issues need to be addressed b...

More energy efficiency rebates available for low-income households

15 September, 2022 - To support low-income homeowners in the ACT to make the switch to electric, the ACT Government has today announced the expansion of the Hom...

Canberra Electric Bike Library expanded

31 August, 2022 - Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years,...

Emissions reduction added to National energy laws

12 August, 2022 - In a positive step that will help transform Australia’s energy sector and deliver a 100% renewable, zero emissions energy grid, Energy Ministe...

Super-charging the ACT’s electric vehicle charging network

11 August, 2022 - To drive the uptake of electric vehicles in the ACT and to ensure charger availability for the community, the ACT Government has announced the...

ACT Drug and Alcohol Court review shows positive results for the community

9 August, 2022 - The ACT Drug and Alcohol Court is reducing re-offending, helping offenders get their lives on track, and saving the community money, according ...

Budget 22-23 reply speech. Ft. Shane Rattenbury

4 August, 2022 - On behalf of the ACT Greens, I rise to respond to the 2022-23 Budget. With your indulgence I’d like to start this Budget reply with a brief ...

Powering Canberra: Our Pathway to Electrification

4 August, 2022 - The ACT Government today announced that it will phase out fossil fuel gas by 2045 by electrifying Canberra over the next two decades.   ...

ACT Greens push Government to strive for progressive policy

2 August, 2022 - “The 2022-23 ACT Budget demonstrates the impact of having Greens in government and how a collaborative approach to politics can result in good ...