Looking back on 2022, and forward to 2023! Ft. Rebecca Vassarotti MLA

As we come to the end of 2022, it has been a difficult year as we faced the third year of the pandemic.

We have continued throughout the year to do some incredible work, such as:

- We are continuing to work on our promise of providing everyone with a decent home.

- We have been working with the community sector to make sure everyone has access to the help that they need, when they need it, to ensure that the experience of homelessness is rare, brief, non-recurring.

- In the local environment we have seen new species discovered in the ACT and the return of corroboree frogs to more parts of the Territory.

- A highlight of the year has been the opening of the new Wildbark education centre at Mulligans Flat.

- 2022 has seen some big wins with construction standards being improved to deliver on home energy efficiency.

- Engineers are now going to be registered in the ACT and property developer licencing is coming.

In 2023 I’m looking forward to:

- Tackling how we approach heritage in this city so we identify, protect and celebrate what we have.

- Making sure our environmental protection laws remain fit for purpose.

- Introducing a human right to a healthy environment.

In closing I’d like to acknowledge all the community partners and volunteers we have been working with across my portfolios.

I look forward to working with you all in 2023!