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Shane Rattenbury
Leader of the ACT Greens &
Member for Kurrajong

Online calculator to help tenants and landlords manage fair rent increases

7 August, 2024 - Navigating rent increases just became easier for Canberrans following the launch of an online rent increase calculator. The free, user-friendly...

GREENS ANNOUNCE REFORMS TO PROTECT RENTERS, IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY

2 August, 2024 - The ACT Greens have today announced a range of rental reforms that will go further and faster to ensure that every Canberran has access to a sa...

Good news for local energy innovation

31 July, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced two recipients that will receive the first share of $17 million in funding as part of the Energy Innovation Fun...

ACT Greens will establish $50 million fund to restore and reconnect long lost habitat

29 July, 2024 - Today, the ACT Greens have announced an election initiative to establish a ‘Bush Capital Restoration Fund’, guaranteeing $50 million to substant...

Have your say on gambling advertising restrictions to protect young Canberrans

29 July, 2024 - Should children and young people be protected better from gambling ads on TV and radio that normalise risky behaviour? More than 90% of child...

Consultation opens for ACT minimum rental standards

22 July, 2024 - Should rental properties in the ACT be expected to have locks, window coverings and sufficient ventilation? Or is it okay to rent someone a prop...

Funding to support vulnerable people interacting with justice system

22 July, 2024 - A family counselling pilot will be established at the Alexander Maconochie Centre to help improve the wellbeing of detainees and their loved one...

Additional support to increase access to justice

18 July, 2024 - New Legal Aid client liaison officers to provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and cultural and linguistically diverse Canbe...

Boost for restorative justice in the ACT

15 July, 2024 - The ACT Government is increasing access to restorative justice with additional funding from the Confiscated Assets Trust (CAT) and the 2024-25 A...

ACT electric fleet vehicles powered grid during energy emergency

9 July, 2024 - Sixteen ACT Government fleet electric vehicles (EVs) fed power back into Australia’s electricity grid during a major power emergency in February ...

Individual water metering for new apartments and units

1 July, 2024 - The ACT Government is creating a fairer water billing system for Canberrans living in apartments by introducing individual water metering for new...

Report highlights progress and improvement opportunities in Disability Justice Strategy

28 June, 2024 - A new evaluation report on the ACT’s Disability Justice Strategy – First Action Plan highlights strides made in improving access to justice for ...