Dec 9, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
The recent report from the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) on a new structure for water charges would have a significant negative impact on the ACT if it was implemented. The current structure has a low basic supply charge, and then two levels...
Oct 12, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
This letter was sent to all ACT Greens candidates 6 October 2016. A response was provided by the ACT Greens 14 October and is included in full below the letter. ACT Greens policy: “Enforcing cat containment” Thank you for sending your Protecting our...
Aug 11, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways, Urban planning
The Riverview urban development proposal is a complex large project straddling the boundary of the ACT and NSW. The Conservation Council has been involved in various informal and formal processes over some years. We have always considered it important that any urban...
Jun 23, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
Through discussions with member groups we have identified issues for submissions on consultation on the Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016 and Local Land Services Amendment Bill 2016. 1.  Contradiction /inconsistency between Objectives of Biodiversity Conservation...
Jun 8, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
Here are our policies on biodiversity conservation in the lead up to the ACT Election to be held 15 October 2016: Context About 99% of natural grassland and 95% of Yellow Box-Red Gum Grassy Woodland have been destroyed nationally, for cropping, urban expansion and...
May 13, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands, a critically endangered ecological community (EPBC Act) In April 2016 the previously listed Natural Temperate Grassland of the Southern Tablelands of NSW and the ACT was replaced by a new listing and...
