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ACT Greens: Two party politics in Australia is over 

The ACT Greens have welcomed the 2022 Federal Election result, and encouraged the Federal Labor party to work with the Greens federally.

Judges reappointed to ACT Supreme Court

Five experienced acting judges have been reappointed to the ACT Supreme Court, Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury announced.

ACT community solutions to lower greenhouse emissions

A Guinness World Record, a DeLorean, and getting off gas are some innovative schemes the ACT Government is funding to stop climate change.

ACT passes ‘clearer and stronger’ sexual consent laws

Sexual activity now must be "actively and affirmatively communicated" in the ACT under new sexual consent laws passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

ACT Government wants to limit poker machine bets

Every year, Canberrans spend $2 billion on poker machines – and an estimated 44,000 people have been harmed by gambling. But that could be less of a problem if the ACT Government’s proposed reform of poker machines goes ahead.

Free service to help ACT businesses buy electric vehicles

Many businesses are thinking of buying electric vehicles for their fleet. To help them, the ACT Government has set up an advisory service.

Rooftop solar will lower energy bills for vulnerable Canberrans

Canberrans on low incomes can now install rooftop solar power for zero dollars up front, and save up to $1,000 a year.

Canberra waterways recover from bushfires

Canberra’s waterways have bounced back strongly from the 2019 bushfire season, thanks to recent rain, according to a new report.

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.

New resident judges appointed to ACT Supreme Court

Geoffrey Kennett and Belinda Baker have been appointed two new resident judges to the ACT Supreme Court this year.

Canberra’s first carbon-neutral tennis club

Manuka Tennis Club is the first carbon-neutral tennis club in Canberra, thanks to the ACT Government’s Next Gen program.

Canberra clubs become more energy efficient

A new ACT Government program helps local community clubs increase energy efficiency and reduce their emissions.

Lucy McCallum becomes ACT’s new Chief Justice

Lucy McCallum, the ACT’s second woman Chief Justice, was sworn in today as head of the Supreme Court, a role that excites her.

ACT’s first dedicated coroner appointed

Ken Archer, senior member of the ACT Bar, has been named the ACT’s first dedicated coroner, and will make the process more family-centred.

Canberra clubs weaning off pokies with grant funding

Six Canberra community clubs have received funding toward projects that will diversify their revenue and wean them off poker machines.

Liberals say Greens must repay election profit

The Canberra Liberals have accused the ACT Greens of profiting from the 2020 election to fund their next campaign, a charge the Greens deny.

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