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ACT first in Australia to sign UN anti-coal pledge

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The ACT Government became the first Australian jurisdiction to sign a United Nations statement to transition away from coal power.

Canberra supports raising minimum age of criminal responsibility, government says

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Submissions suggest Canberrans strongly support a reform to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the ACT.

Canberra Liberals leader will go to COP26

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Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee will attend the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference conference in Glasgow.

Government will get rid of unethical investments

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The ACT Government will divest its shares in gaming, fossil fuel, and weapons companies by the end of the year.

ACT gains first Indigenous water policy officer

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For thousands of years, Aboriginal people managed the Murray-Darling River Basin. Now, the ACT has its first Ngunnawal water policy officer.

ACTCOSS calls on government to minimise harm from gambling

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As Gambling Harm Awareness Week ends, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has called on the ACT Government to act.

Floating wetlands to clean up Yerrabi Pond

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Yerrabi Pond will soon be home to Canberra’s second floating wetland, in a government scheme to clean up the lake.

Don’t bet your happiness – stop problem gambling this week

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In Gambling Harm Awareness Week, Canberrans should consider how gambling affects them and their loved ones, and seek help if they need it.

It’s easy being Green: New MLAs look back on a year of success

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One year ago today, Canberra elected six Greens candidates to the Legislative Assembly: three as Cabinet ministers, three to the cross-bench. The Greens, the fastest-growing party in the ACT, hold nearly a quarter of the seats and the balance of power for the fourth time – a world first.

Better Renting: Landlords must pay costs of forced moves

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Landlords, not tenants, should pay the cost of forced moves, says Canberra tenant advocacy organisation Better Renting.

Report reveals roadmap for Raise the Age

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More support will be needed for children if the ACT Government raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility, according to a new report.

ACT 2021-22 Budget: ACT Greens

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ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury believes the ACT 2021-22 Budget will look after the most vulnerable in the community.

ACT Greens condemn the withdrawal of disaster payments

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The ACT Greens condemned the Federal Government’s decision to reduce and withdraw disaster payments once the ACT reaches a vaccine threshold.

ACT coroner will ease burden on bereaved families

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The ACT Government will appoint a dedicated coroner in the Budget – fulfilling a commitment to establish a full-time Coroner's Court.

ACT Government reveals $26 million package to help Canberrans

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The ACT Government will spend $26 million to support Canberra through one of the toughest moments it has ever faced.

UN report predicts ‘terrifying’ climate change

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Catastrophic climate change is nigh, according to a UN report published this week. Local politicians are calling for government action now.
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