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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Support for community projects tackling climate change

11 May, 2022 - Six projects will share over $155,000 under the ACT Government's Community Zero Emissions Grants program to deliver projects that help ...

Clearer and stronger sexual consent laws

5 May, 2022 - The ACT Legislative Assembly has today passed reforms of sexual consent laws in the ACT, ensuring that consent to sexual activity must be actively...

Review strengthens human rights in ACT terrorism law

5 May, 2022 - To keep the community safe, while protecting human rights, the ACT Government has proposed improvements to special terrorism laws. Today in the...

Reducing gambling harm from poker machines

29 April, 2022 - Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury has released a discussion paper outlining the proposed changes for community consultation. “The ACT Gov...

Feedback into proposed rental reforms released

27 April, 2022 - Tenants have warmly welcomed the ACT Government’s commitment to remove no cause evictions from residential tenancy agreements, saying it will g...

More funds flow to promote ACT Healthy Waterways

8 April, 2022 - To improve waterway health and provide greater amenity for Canberrans, the ACT Government has provided a significant funding boost to the ACT He...

Real estate licencing reforms to protect consumers

7 April, 2022 - To improve protections for renters and potential homeowners in the ACT, the ACT Government will strengthen real estate agent licencing, to ensur...

Improving justice through a new ‘right to appeal’

6 April, 2022 - To ensure a transparent and fair justice system, the ACT Government has released a new discussion paper proposing reforms to allow a person conv...

Supporting businesses and organisations to electrify vehicle fleets

4 April, 2022 - To reduce our transport emissions to meet our target of net zero emissions by 2045, the ACT Government has today launched a new service to suppo...

Two Special Magistrates appointed

1 April, 2022 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has appointed former NSW Magistrate Paula Russell and Sydney barrister Thomas Jones as Special Magistrates of ...

Home Energy Support Program to provide solar rebates for low-income households

31 March, 2022 - To ensure a just transition, the ACT Government has today launched the first stage of its Home Energy Support Program, which will assist low-in...

Response to recommendation 15 from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Steering Committee’s report

23 March, 2022 - The ACT Government has committed funding through the 2021-22 ACT Budget Review to establish a multidisciplinary team to review recent cases rep...