The ACT Government has identified parts of the eastern side of the ACT, known as Eastern Broadacre, as a potential future employment, industrial and related uses corridor. The Eastern Broadacre area extends from the Majura Valley to Hume and includes part of Symonston and the Jerrabomberra Valley.
The ACT Government is updating its digital planning systems to better support Canberra’s growth.
The City and Gateway Urban Design Framework guides development and urban renewal in the northern gateway.
The ACT Government is committed to reintroducing government building certifiers to offer an alternative to private certifiers in the building certification process.
The Building (Swimming Pool Safety) Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 1 November 2023 and introduces new rules for swimming pool safety barriers in the ACT.
The ACT Government has finalised an external review of the ACT’s Energy Efficiency Rating Disclosure Scheme.
The night-time economy is a key contributor to Canberra's social, cultural and economic vitality. We are considering how we best nurture and promote live entertainment and the night-time economy, balanced with the needs of our people.
The ACT Government is delivering a fairer and easier way to live and work together. The Managing Buildings Better reforms amend legislation related to unit titles (often referred to a strata or unit title management) to improve the management of apartments, townhouses and mixed-use developments and commercial units.
The ACT Governments Demonstration Housing Project is testing innovative forms of housing to address the emerging needs of Canberrans.
The ACT Government has commenced planning work on the Southern Gateway Corridor.
The ACT Government starts investigations into the transition of the Molonglo group centre to a town centre.
Building Ministers met in August 2022 and agreed to upgraded energy efficiency provisions for residential buildings and implementation and transition timeframes for NCC 2022.
The City Plan is a key strategic planning document that provides a long-term vision for how the city looks, feels, and is used.
Every year kids under five drown or nearly drown in backyard pools or spas - accidents we can help prevent. If you own or live near a pool or spa, we want you to be a backyard lifeguard. As a community, we are all responsible for safety around pools and spas.
The ACT Government is investigating land to the west of Canberra's metropolitan area as we continue to plan for our city's future.
In 2021, The ACT Government engaged a third party to undertake a preliminary investigations to inform ACT Government considerations relating to land use, planning, infrastructure provision, land release and commercial opportunities for future development that will benefit from rapid transit in the light rail stage 2B corridor.
