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Human Rights Standards for ACT Corrective Services: community feedback sought

7 April, 2018 - Shane Rattenbuiry, MLA Community feedback is welcomed on Human Rights Standards that will apply to ACT Corrective Services to ensure detainees a...

ACT Greens: Smaller housing and improved planning for a growing Territory

3 April, 2018 - Caroline Le Couteur, MLA The ACT Greens have today called for a major review of development rules for Canberra’s residential areas to ensure fut...

ACT Greens: Smaller housing and improved planning for a growing Territory

3 April, 2018 - The ACT Greens have today called for a major review of development rules for Canberra’s residential areas to ensure future housing is diverse as...

From L plates to no plates: road safety reforms to prioritise road safety, community views sought

3 April, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLAThe community is encouraged to share their thoughts on special considerations the Government must have for new reforms that...

ACT Greens’ land tax exemption to help tackle housing affordability crisis

30 March, 2018 - A move from the Greens to tackle the ACT’s housing crisis has finally been realised in a new land tax exemption for socially responsible landlo...

Baking buns for the community and AMC visitors

29 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Detainees working in the Alexander Maconochie Centre Bakery are giving back to the community this Easter by providing hot...

Think safety this long weekend: Takata airbag recall

29 March, 2018 - Before hitting the road this Easter long weekend, Canberrans are reminded to take the five minutes to check their vehicle is not impacted by th...

The ‘little jurisdiction’ making a big impact: nation’s climate action capital sharing our renewables story with the world

28 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT’s lead in achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2020 and its journey towards zero net emissions by 2050 at the ...

Creating a safer nightlife for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

24 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The CBR NightCrew has recruited three new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers until 30 June 2018 as part of a t...

Research on perinatal depression, anxiety released

21 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA National research, released at tonight’s Post & Ante Natal Depression Support & Information (PANDSI) Twilight Seminar, wi...

2,866 reasons why we should keep the conversation going about suicide prevention

18 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Minister for Mental Health Shane Rattenbury will on Sunday participate in the Puka Up bike ride, which is taking the conv...

Boost for mental health early intervention services

16 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT Government will provide new funding to headspace Canberra to improve access and reduce wait times for early inter...

ACT’s first Inspector of Correctional Services begins

14 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Mr Neil McAllister has been appointed the ACT’s first Inspector of Correctional Services. Mr McAllister began working in ...

Guidelines support victims in phase 3 RJ program

13 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Ways to expand interagency collaboration and offer more flexible support for vulnerable groups were key themes in submiss...

Time's up on battery cages

13 March, 2018 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA The ACT Government says the national review of poultry standards is a chance to improve welfare for chickens and implemen...