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New Additions to ACT Threatened Species List

Northern Corroboree Frogs, Swift Parrots, Regent Honeyeaters and two species of rare orchids are now listed as ‘critically endangered’ in the ACT to align with national listings. Seventeen other nationally threatened species have also been added to the ACT Threatened Native Species List across various categories. “I have changed the status of these species to…

ACT Dance Week Celebrations

Dance week (April 29th to May 5th) celebrations kicked off in the ACT recently and the Government is encouraging Canberrans to take advantage of the performances and classes on offer throughout the week. Minister for the Arts and Cultural Events Gordon Ramsay launched Dance Week, presented by Ausdance ACT, as part of International Dance Day…

New technology for our ACT Traffic Operations police cars

A new three-camera Automatic Number Plate Recognition system was recently unveiled that enables officers to identify and process plates on vehicles in front, beside, behind and approaching the traffic vehicle from the opposite direction. “The fleet is also being equipped with five cameras that provide practically 360-degree coverage around the vehicle, which will improve evidence-gathering…

ACT Government Launches Online Birth Registration Form

Minister for Business and Regulatory Services Gordon Ramsay has launched Access Canberra’s online birth registration form. The form will offer greater convenience and significantly reduce waiting times for documentation for parents of newborns. Minister Ramsay encouraged parents to take advantage of the new online birth registration tool – which is free and easy to use.…

Review Finds ACT Plastic Bag Ban a Success

The ACT’s single-use plastic bag ban has had significant environmental benefits and is strongly backed by the Canberra community, an independent review has found. Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury requested that the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, Professor Kate Auty, undertake a review of the ACT Plastic Shopping Bag Ban Act…

ACT Policing Have a New Industrial Shredder

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman recently unveiled a new industrial shredder at the ACT Policing Exhibit Management Centre in Mitchell. The shredder – funded by the ACT Government as part of the 2015/16 Budget – will streamline the process of destroying firearms, drug grow-house equipment, exhibits no longer required for court, and…

ACT Government Investing in Live Music Scene

Minister for the Arts and Community Events Gordon Ramsay announced recently that the ACT Government is investing $108,000 to ensure Canberra’s live music scene continues to thrive. “Canberra is brimming with talented musicians and we’ll be working closely with MusicACT to strengthen live music opportunities in the Capital,” Minister Ramsay commented “The funding will support…

Mapping Sighting of Glossy Black Cockatoos

ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman announced recently that community help is sought to map the distribution of the glossy black cockatoo during their current breeding season. “Glossy black cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus lathami) are one of the more threatened species of cockatoo in Australia and are listed as vulnerable in NSW and the…

ACT Government to Support Gas Free Trial

The ACT Government is proposing changes to the Territory Plan that will allow for the trial of all-electric energy to approximately 350 homes in Stage 1 of Ginninderry Estate, Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman announced recently. Minister Gentleman explained that Draft Variation 356 will make the provision of gas utility services to…