ACT Greens

20/09/2026

Join us for Nup to the Cup - an afternoon of great music, entertainment, good company and a celebration that doesn’t involve horse racing.

Hosted by the fabulous Wayne Herbert, joined by Jolene Mifsud (aka Inkbits) with live music from Will Campbell, the afternoon will feature our always-fun Fashions OFF the Field, with great prizes up for grabs, plus an auction with some fabulous things to bid on.

Nup to the Cup is the alternative to Melbourne Cup culture: fun, inclusive and proudly cruelty-free.

Come along, bring your friends, enjoy some food and drinks and a great afternoon.

Your entry fee includes a drink on arrival, delicious catering and a full afternoon of entertainment.

Tuesday 3 November 2026 starting at 1 pm.
Good people. Great entertainment. Great prizes. No horses required.

Purchase your tickets here - https://events.humanitix.com/nup-to-the-cup-at-the-howling-moon

04/09/2026

Can you believe that the same Labor government that claims it can't pay for libraries, ambulances and public housing is still giving $8.7 million dollars every year to the horse racing industry?

It's time to put a stop to Labor's "handouts for mates", to take a stand against animal cruelty, and to push for Homes Not Horse Racing!

Join Jo Clay MLA at the following events to advance her petition to end the horse racing industry rort and ensure public money delivers a public benefit!

* Saturday 5 September - 7 am - EPIC Markets
* Saturday 5 September - 11 am - Jamison Shops
* Sunday 13 September - 10 am - Haig Park Markets

And click here to add your name to the campaign!
https://greens.org.au/act/campaigns/end-horse-racing-industry-rort

02/09/2026

These are just some of the exciting events the ACT Greens are running over coming weeks!

Google "ACT Greens Events" for more full details and to find more activity in your area!

16/05/2026

Today we say a heartfelt farewell to Shane Rattenbury - a tireless champion for justice, sustainability, and a fairer Canberra. 🌿
Shane has given so much to the ACT Greens and to this community over many years of dedicated service in the Legislative Assembly. His work on justice reform, climate action, and progressive policy has left a lasting mark on our city.
Thank you, Shane. We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved — and excited to see what comes next. 💚

23/04/2026

Take ACTION to Unf #*k Student Housing!

Student housing in the ACT isn't working. Insufficient accommodation, unsafe and unclean units, and unfair rents.

ow that we’ve named the problem, the next step is clear: we act — together. Because change doesn’t come from waiting politely. It comes from people organising in a way that governments can’t ignore.

Together, we can fix student housing. We can push for fairer rents, better conditions, and a system that actually supports students instead of draining them.

Join us at Badger & Co in Civic on Thursday 30 April to take the next step in standing up for student rights and fit-for-purpose accommodation!

https://contact-act.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24159&reset=1

22/04/2026

After 17 years of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community, this week we say *thank you*.

From grassroots activism to changing laws and delivering real change to make our city fairer and more sustainable.

These moments capture a career dedicated to making a difference for the people of Canberra and beyond- with integrity, passion, and purpose.

While this chapter comes to a close, the legacy built will continue to shape our city for years to come.

Thank you for everything Shane. 💚

20/04/2026

Today Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury has announced his resignation from the ACT Legislative Assembly after more than 17 years of dedicated and selfless service.
As a true trailblazer, Shane has spent nearly two decades changing Canberra for the better. From the crossbench to the Cabinet, his leadership has defined an era of unprecedented success for the Greens in government. Today, we thank him for his service and tireless advocacy for our community.

15/04/2026

Want to take action on the cost of living and growing inequality?

Join the “Tax the 1%” campaign and be part of pushing for a fairer system:
https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/

👉 Important: the sign-up form is at the bottom of the page - you’ll need to scroll down to find it.

It only takes a minute, and it’s a simple way to get involved.

Things are hard right now, but not for everyone. Use our brand new tool to compare your income and tax to Australia's billionaires and big corporations to see for yourself how rigged the system is, and how we can fight back to fix it.