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Latest Minister Media Releases

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Media Release Title Minister Released
Short-term rental accommodation levy to be introduced in the ACT Chris Steel, MLA 20 March 2025
Unearth treasures at this year’s ACT Heritage Festival Chris Steel, MLA 20 March 2025
Portable Long Service Leave Scheme expansion paused Michael Pettersson, MLA 20 March 2025
Floriade Community 2025 applications now open Andrew Barr, MLA 20 March 2025
Nominations open for 2025 Resilient Australia Awards Marisa Paterson, MLA 19 March 2025
New timetable delivers increased bus frequency Chris Steel, MLA 18 March 2025
Celebrating two decades of impactful intergenerational mentorship in our schools Yvette Berry, MLA 17 March 2025
Most sportsgrounds to close in preparation for winter sport Yvette Berry, MLA 17 March 2025
Nation-leading right to a healthy environment takes effect in ACT Tara Cheyne, MLA 17 March 2025
ACT Community Protection Medal recognises exceptional emergency service members Marisa Paterson, MLA 17 March 2025
Celebrate Harmony Week: unite to embrace diversity and combat racism across Australia Michael Pettersson, MLA 17 March 2025
No place for sexual coercion or violence in the Alexander Maconochie Centre Marisa Paterson, MLA 07 March 2025
Extraordinary women recognised in 2025 ACT Women’s Awards Marisa Paterson, MLA 06 March 2025
Bill busting upgrades for Canberra’s social housing residents Yvette Berry, MLA, Suzanne Orr, MLA and The Hon Chris Bowen, MP 03 March 2025
ACT is reducing over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait children in out of home care Michael Pettersson, MLA 03 March 2025
ACT affordable housing projects receive Commonwealth funding boost Andrew Barr, MLA and Yvette Berry, MLA 27 February 2025
Milestone for hospital program deterring risk-related behaviour in students Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA 27 February 2025
Experienced community lawyer named ACT’s newest magistrate Tara Cheyne, MLA 27 February 2025
Better access to UTI treatment and contraceptive pill re-supply Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA 27 February 2025
ACT Ambulance Chief Officer retires after over 50 years of service Marisa Paterson, MLA 27 February 2025

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