Latest News, Articles & Media

Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Shaping the electrification of Canberra

1 August, 2023 - The ACT Government is consulting on the Territory’s first Integrated Energy Plan, our pathway to electrification. Once completed, this plan ...

Australia-first trial to support hospitality transition towards all-electric cooking

28 July, 2023 - The ACT Government has launched a new pilot program to support Canberra hospitality businesses with rebates to transition away from fossil fuel ...

Aboriginal judge for ACT Supreme Court

26 July, 2023 - Long-time Canberra resident and ACT Magistrate Louise Taylor will be the first Aboriginal Resident Judge of the ACT Supreme Court. In announc...

Recruitment underway for new sentencing advisory council in the ACT

17 July, 2023 - The ACT is one step closer to a new independent expert advisory body on sentencing and law reform, with the release of its terms of reference an...

Members appointed to a new renewable energy industry advisory board

13 July, 2023 - Seven renewable energy industry experts have been appointed to the new Renewable Energy Innovation Fund Industry Advisory Board established to e...

Connecting Canberrans with community-led climate projects

12 July, 2023 - Canberrans can now explore and connect with local climate action initiatives happening near them through a new online resource called Canberra C...

ACT celebrates milestone of 5000 zero emissions vehicles as government launches new ZEV web tool

11 July, 2023 - The ACT has this month reached a milestone of more than 5000 zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) registered in the Territory as the ACT Government als...

Healthy Waterways Projects to support improved stormwater quality in Tuggeranong

10 July, 2023 - Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury has launched a suite of projects aimed at improving stormwater quality thro...

Calls for accurate terminology in National Gas Laws prior to Ministerial meeting

6 July, 2023 - Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury has called for accurate terminology in national gas laws ahead of a meeting of all ...

Funding round opens for sustainable clubs

30 June, 2023 - Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury has announced the annual Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund (DSSF) Tier 2 Funding Round opened...

New framework to provide more heat and smoke refuges during emergencies

28 June, 2023 - Community clubs will be able to open their doors as refuges to keep Canberrans safe during extreme heat and smoke events under a new law passed ...

Greens Ensure Budget Prioritises Climate, Housing and Vulnerable Canberrans

27 June, 2023 - In welcoming the 2023-24 ACT Budget, the ACT Greens have highlighted the cost-of-living crisis and the importance of governments making bold cho...