ACT Greens end support deal but will pass Labor's budget
Jo Clay ended the Greens' confidence and supply agreement with Labor for the remainder of the parliamentary term.
The ACT Greens voted to end their formal support arrangement with the Labor government. The party cited a breakdown in negotiations over priority issues like public housing and renter protections.
Leader Jo Clay said the move was the decision of all four Greens MLAs. Party members were also consulted.
The agreement had helped Labor pass legislation in parliament since the 2024 election. Jo Clay said the Greens would still support the upcoming budget.
It contained key concessions: no health levy and increased community sector funding. Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was disappointing the parties could not reach a full compromise on other issues.
- 4 MLAs
- Greens members
- Since 2024 election
- Agreement duration
- Shane Rattenbury
- Previous leader
Why it mattersThe deal's end means Labor will have to negotiate issue-by-issue in parliament and cannot rely on automatic Greens support.
AustraliaCanberra's minority Labor government will need to negotiate with other parties to pass legislation, making it harder to pass laws without cross-party backing.
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