Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
Valuing and cycling resources Improving waste management ACT residents have high consuming lifestyles. Our waste is a resource, yet until we successfully manage the waste we generate, it will continue to have significant impacts on wildlife, the environment and human...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
Sustainable transport Canberrans traverse the city daily for social, recreational, household and employment activities. Transport emissions contribute 60% to the ACT’s direct greenhouse emissions, primarily through the use of petrol and diesel vehicles. Our transport...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
Clean and healthy waterways The ACT’s rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands, as well as the riparian vegetation they facilitate, provide crucial support to local wildlife by providing food, refuge and habitat. They also provide space for residents to socialise and...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
A compact city In the ACT we are privileged to enjoy both a rich natural landscape and a vibrant city. However, we are challenged by the increasing pressure of a growing population, and the associated demands for housing and services. Canberra is Australia’s second...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
A green and liveable city High-quality urban greenspace will help build resilience against the impacts of climate change, enhance nature connectivity across the urban landscape, and deliver quality-of-life benefits to the community. Trees and shrubs provide vital...
