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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

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...

Catchment report shows waterways bouncing back thanks to recent rain

22 March, 2022 - Following the impacts of the 2019 bushfire season, Canberra’s waterways have bounced back strongly with 44 reaches showing improvement in the 2...

Cutting the number of pokies with new surrender incentive

18 March, 2022 - To support Canberra’s community clubs while reducing the harm caused by pokie machines, the ACT Government will provide $15,000 for each gaming...

New judges for ACT Supreme Court

11 March, 2022 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has announced Mr Geoffrey Kennett and Ms Belinda Baker as two new resident judges to be appointed to the ACT ...