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ACT Greens Correspondence to Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison

8 March, 2021 - Dear Prime Minister We are writing with regard to the announcement by your Attorney-General Christian Porter that he is the Cabinet Minister ...

New funding to help local heritage projects

6 March, 2021 - Applications are now open for the 2021-22 ACT Heritage Grants Program which helps celebrate the history and heritage of the ACT. “This is suc...

Drivers face registration cancellation for vehicles with deadly Takata airbags

5 March, 2021 - ACT drivers who have not replaced dangerous Takata airbags can now expect to have their car registration suspended or cancelled from next month....

Expressions of interest open for ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing

5 March, 2021 - The Assistant Minister for Seniors, Veterans, Families and Community Services, Minister Emma Davidson, has today opened Expressions of Interest ...

Improving renters’ rights in share houses and occupancy agreements

4 March, 2021 - Tenants have a greater assurance of their rights in share houses and occupancy agreements under a set of new reforms that came into effect this ...

New look ACT Heritage Council

2 March, 2021 - Four new members have been appointed to the ACT Heritage Council to help conserve the places and objects that tell our region’s story. Profe...

Over $130,000 awarded through Seniors and Veterans Grant Program

1 March, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services Emma Davidson today announced the recipients of the main round of the 2020-21 Seniors Grant Program and Veterans Grant Program.

Second-hand Electric Vehicles & charging infrastructure added to Government sustainability scheme

25 February, 2021 - The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme will be expanded to support Canberrans to purchase second hand electric vehicles and home ...

ACT Government calls for ongoing commitment to raise the rate

23 February, 2021 - The ACT Government is calling on the Federal Government to do more than what has been announced today and commit to further increases in Job...

Six battery providers powering Next Gen program

19 February, 2021 - Six eligible battery installers are now part of the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, providing more optio...

Updated Renting Book to help renters' rights

17 February, 2021 - The ACT Government has released a new Renting Book to help tenants understand rental laws and their rights in the ACT's rental system. “...

Improving chances of survival for our mammal emblem and unique orchid

16 February, 2021 - The ACT Government’s management of Canberra’s iconic Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Brindabella Midge Orchid is helping prevent their extinct...

Looking for love? Beware of romance scams this Valentine’s Day

12 February, 2021 - This Valentine’s Day, Canberrans are being encouraged to be cautious with personal information and funds when it comes to looking for love o...

Poverty task force is a step backwards

11 February, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services, with responsibility for Community Recovery and Emergency Relief, Emma Davidson said ...

Shane Rattenbury - Budget Reply Speech

11 February, 2021 - 11 February 2021 [E&OE] Madam Speaker, the Greens have in the past made the point that every budget, now, needs to be a climate bu...