The Latest Breaking News from Shane Rattenbury

Suburbs leading electric transition protected from soaring energy costs

Ginninderry suburbs protected from soaring energy costs.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2022

Emission reduction brush off 'disappointing': commissioner

Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment scope-three emission recommendations rejected.

The Canberra Times · Jun 2, 2022

Elizabeth Lee poised to be highest ACT Liberal in electoral office

The likely loss of Senator Seselja would mean Ms Lee would be the most senior Liberal to hold office in the territory.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022

ACT sales tax cut on used electric vehicles flagged

More incentives to be offered to buy an electric vehicle

The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022

Proposed changes to Canberra's real estate licencing laws seek to further protect renters and home buyers

All real estate agents in Canberra could soon be required to have a minimum level of qualifications to work in the industry, as the ACT government seeks to "improve protections for Canberra's renters and potential home owners".

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Boost for ACT's busiest court as two new special magistrates appointed

One is a former NSW judicial officer, while the other is an experienced Sydney barrister.

The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022

Battery scale mix eyed to bolster ACT grid capacity in energy shift

Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Shane Rattenbury said batteries will become more effective as the costs continue to fall.

The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2022

'Deliberate policies' needed to slash poker machine numbers

There are 3611 electronic gaming machine licences in the ACT.

The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2022

Beyond COVID: The year ahead in ACT politics

COVID recovery will dominate 2022, but the government will also look to push ahead with policies that have been placed on the backburner.

The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2022

ACT looks to pass law inspired by Grace Tame's call for changes to definition of child sexual abuse

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury is set to introduce a bill to change the territory's legal definition of child sexual assault, in line with Grace Tame's calls for a nationally consistent legal definition of the crime.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022