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Rebecca Vassarotti
Opinion
What does Australia Day mean to you?

What does Australia Day mean to you?

23 January 2020 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Opinion
From disaster to recovery: Canberra’s role in supporting our neighbours

From disaster to recovery: Canberra’s role in supporting our neighbours

16 January 2020 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Smoke signals new health challenges ahead for future emergency planning

Smoke signals new health challenges ahead for future emergency planning

9 January 2020 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Let's make New Year's resolutions for a fairer and greener Canberra

Let's make New Year's resolutions for a fairer and greener Canberra

30 December 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Holiday season a chance to connect with family and plan for elder care

Holiday season a chance to connect with family and plan for elder care

26 December 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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ACT's Drug Court a great enhancement for rehabilitation and treatment

ACT's Drug Court a great enhancement for rehabilitation and treatment

19 December 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Australia burns, Canberra chokes and all of us worry about our future climate

Australia burns, Canberra chokes and all of us worry about our future climate

12 December 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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New home schooling regulation a win for kids and families

New home schooling regulation a win for kids and families

5 December 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Opinion
The sobering reality of trying to rent in Canberra on a low income

The sobering reality of trying to rent in Canberra on a low income

28 November 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Opinion
What makes a good local elected representative?

What makes a good local elected representative?

21 November 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Matching intentions and outcomes: tendering in the human services sector

Matching intentions and outcomes: tendering in the human services sector

14 November 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Pitch for Canberra to host Asia Pacific's very first accessible tourism conference and Expo

Pitch for Canberra to host Asia Pacific's very first accessible tourism conference and Expo

7 November 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Gambling survey supports tougher action against pokies, online betting

Gambling survey supports tougher action against pokies, online betting

31 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Gender still a barrier in the ACT jobs market

Gender still a barrier in the ACT jobs market

24 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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There's still much to do to reduce poverty in the ACT

There's still much to do to reduce poverty in the ACT

17 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Preparing for those awkward conversations: a forum for parents of teens and pre-teens

Preparing for those awkward conversations: a forum for parents of teens and pre-teens

10 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Lifestyle
Out & Loud Festival rolls into Canberra and everyone's invited

Out & Loud Festival rolls into Canberra and everyone's invited

5 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Opinion
Cannabis laws again raise the issue of Canberra's ability to govern ourselves

Cannabis laws again raise the issue of Canberra's ability to govern ourselves

3 October 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Reaching zero emissions will be a combined effort between government, business and community

Reaching zero emissions will be a combined effort between government, business and community

26 September 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Canberra’s affordable rental crisis unlikely to be solved any time soon

Canberra’s affordable rental crisis unlikely to be solved any time soon

19 September 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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The next global climate strike is happening – and this time, we need everyone's support

The next global climate strike is happening – and this time, we need everyone's support

12 September 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Downer frogs settle into new home, with a little help from their friends

Downer frogs settle into new home, with a little help from their friends

5 September 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Report confirms what we thought – pill testing saves lives so let's make it routine

Report confirms what we thought – pill testing saves lives so let's make it routine

29 August 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Canberra's first Zero Waste Festival aims to inspire and activate households

Canberra's first Zero Waste Festival aims to inspire and activate households

22 August 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Community
From crisis to opportunity: local disability sector steps up to support disability workforce

From crisis to opportunity: local disability sector steps up to support disability workforce

15 August 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Community
New local website helps teens and their parents navigate some tricky conversations

New local website helps teens and their parents navigate some tricky conversations

8 August 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Are we ready to introduce a Needle and Syringe Exchange Program in Prisons?

Are we ready to introduce a Needle and Syringe Exchange Program in Prisons?

1 August 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Work progressing to establish a peer-based sex and gender health clinic in Canberra

Work progressing to establish a peer-based sex and gender health clinic in Canberra

25 July 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Time to raise Newstart and reduce poverty in our community

Time to raise Newstart and reduce poverty in our community

18 July 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Will we see permanent emergency accommodation services in Canberra in the future?

Will we see permanent emergency accommodation services in Canberra in the future?

11 July 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Involving Community in Canberra’s Wellbeing Indicators Project

Involving Community in Canberra’s Wellbeing Indicators Project

4 July 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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Supporting a just transition to a carbon-free Canberra

Supporting a just transition to a carbon-free Canberra

27 June 2019 | By Rebecca Vassarotti MLA
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