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Inquiry into Dhulwa Mental Health Unit report delivered to Government

1 December, 2022 - Today, the Inquiry into the Legislative, Workplace Governance and Clinical Frameworks of Dhulwa delivered its final report to the ACT Governm...

ACT Greens call to improve safety equipment at ACT’s waterways

30 November, 2022 - The ACT Greens are calling for improvements to safety equipment at swimming spots in the ACT’s rivers so that all Canberrans can swim safely...

ACT Greens welcome commitment to a Right to a Healthy Environment

30 November, 2022 - The ACT Greens have welcomed the commitment from the ACT Government to include the Right to a Healthy Environment into the Human Rights Act ...

Ending no cause evictions in the ACT

30 November, 2022 - No cause evictions will be removed from tenancies agreements under the ACT Government’s new legislation, which strengthens and modernises re...

Driving reform to make Canberra roads safer

23 November, 2022 - The ACT Government has today introduced new road safety legislation to tackle excessive speeding, targeting hooning and other dangerous driv...

ACT Greens Oppose Tarago Incinerator

21 November, 2022 - Veolia is pushing ahead with its proposal for an industrial waste incinerator in Tarago, despite environmental concerns and objections from ...

Arboretum to host a place of reflection for Mr Fluffy legacy

21 November, 2022 - A forest shelter at the National Arboretum will become a place of reflection to remember the impact of Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulat...

Learn about Canberra’s world-leading conservation efforts at Wildbark

21 November, 2022 - Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti welcomed the opening of the new nature-based nature reserve and learning centre, Wildbark, a...

Supporting the inclusion and belonging of the ACT veteran community

21 November, 2022 - Minister for Veterans and Seniors, Emma Davidson MLA today announced the recipients of the 2022-23 Veterans’ Grants. A total of $43,250 will...

Have YourSay on future of Namadgi’s bushfire damaged huts

19 November, 2022 - The ACT Government is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rebuild two heritage listed stockman huts in Namadgi National Park destroy...

Canberrans encouraged to share their views on the ACT Seniors Card Program

14 November, 2022 - The ACT Government is launching public consultation on the future of the ACT Seniors Card Program. More than 77,000 Canberrans aged over ...

Statement regarding incident at Adult Mental Health Unit

13 November, 2022 - “This is a very distressing situation for families of those involved and for staff and other patients at the Adult Mental Health Unit. My th...

ACT Residential Eating Disorder Facility site confirmed

9 November, 2022 - Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson has announced the ACT Residential Centre for eating disorders will be built in Coombs. A tender f...

New energy efficiency standard for Canberra rentals

9 November, 2022 - The ACT Government will introduce a new minimum energy efficiency standard for ACT rental properties from April 2023, with a phase in period ...

Know how to spot a scam this Scams Awareness Week

7 November, 2022 - Canberrans are encouraged to learn to identify the key scam signs to protect themselves and their loved ones, as more than $7 million was los...