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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

Australian-first right enshrined into ACT law

New laws will give people the power to complain about failures to protect and maintain the environment in the ACT.

The right to a healthy environment has been enshrined in the ACT's Human Rights Act, which recognises the right to clean air, a safe climate and access to safe water.

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