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ACT Greens say police must stop using spit hoods

The ACT Greens have called on ACT Policing to stop using spit hoods, which they consider a human rights violation.

ACT Greens: $41 million should not be spent on racing

Greens MLA Jo Clay believes it is not in the public interest to provide $41 million of taxpayer funds to the horseracing industry.

Greens and Liberals ask when ACT light rail will be built

Green and Liberal MLAs are concerned light rail to Woden might be delayed until the 2030s – but the ACT Government says it's on track.

Greens: Gender pay gap is widening

The widening gender pay gap during COVID calls for a stronger focus on the gender impact of ACT Government decisions, Jo Clay MLA argues.

ACT Greens: Circular economy vital for a sustainable future

The ACT produces one million tonnes of waste every year – waste that pollutes the environment, squanders natural resources, and increases greenhouse gas emissions. Greens MLA Jo Clay believes we can and must do better to create a sustainable future.

Greens call for drug and public service reforms

The ACT Greens are calling for a more progressive approach to drug law reform and to make the ACT Public Service more multicultural.

Help for low-income households to get cleaner heaters

Low-income households will be able to replace wood heaters with energy-efficient reverse cycle split system units, at no up-front expense.

Greens Johnathan Davis calls on Federal Labor to waive ACT housing debt

The ACT’s historical $98.3 million public housing debt continues to burn a hole in the ACT Government’s pocket, but Greens MLA for Brindabella, Jonathan Davis, is hopeful the new Labor Federal Government might finally wipe the slate clean.

David Pocock lodges complaint for ‘misleading’ election advertising

Advance Australia is being criticised for roadside election advertising depicting Independent Senate candidate David Pocock.

Greens will demonstrate participatory budgeting

The Greens want a $2 million Public Interest Democracy Fund, and today will demonstrate how it would work.

Greens promise to protect APS whistleblowers

The Greens have announced an election policy to protect public servant whistleblowers and democratic participation.

Why ACT needs more active travel and how to get it: Jo Clay MLA

In this op-ed piece, ACT Greens spokesperson for active travel, road safety and transport, Jo Clay MLA, explains why Canberra needs more active travel and how to get it.

Vacancy tax on the cards for local shops in Canberra

There may be a potential end to Canberra’s high commercial vacancy rate, with Greens MLA Johnathan Davis calling for an investigation into a potential vacancy tax.

Surrender incentive to further reduce ACT poker machine numbers

A new ACT Government surrender initiative will see community clubs that surrender poker machines offered a $15,000 per license.

To the editor: ACT government’s grab for money

The ACT government makes a fortune from its stamp duty tax on the sale of properties so must delight in the high prices being paid by families desperate to own their own home.

Greens call for more Federal funding for active travel

The ACT Greens want the Commonwealth to commit 20 per cent of the roads budget to active transport, as the ACT Government has done.

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