Cabinet decision summary for the week of 22 September 2025

Cabinet date: 22 September 2025

Report No 3 of 2025 - ACT Auditor-General's Information Report, ACT Government long-term plans and strategies - Government Response

Minute Number: 25/477/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government’s Response to the ACT Auditor-General’s Information Report No 03/2025 – ACT Government long-term plans and strategies being tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Responding to audits of government processes promotes integrity, consistency, and in turn, public confidence in government. This supports wellbeing in the governance and institutions domain.

ACT Government Submission to Standing Committee Inquiry into Barriers and Opportunities for Participation in Community Sports in the ACT

Minute Number: 25/443/CAB

Cabinet agreed to sending a Submission to the Standing Committee on Economics, Industry and Recreation’s Inquiry into Barriers and Opportunities for Participation in Community Sports in the ACT.

The ACT Government’s Submission to the enquiry recognises the health and social connection wellbeing benefits of participation into community sport and emphasises the ACT Government’s commitment to ensuring that all Canberrans have the opportunity to participate in sport and active recreation.

Government Response to Petition E-PET-030-25 - Parking congestion along Woodberry Avenue, Coombs

Minute Number: 25/417/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to Petition E-PET 030-25 regarding parking congestions along Woodberry Avenue in Coombs.

The ACT Government recognises that improved parking options along Woodberry Avenue in Coombs will strengthen the access and connectivity for the community.

The Next ACT Climate Change Strategy – Framework and Discussion Paper

Minute Number: 25/412/CAB

Cabinet agreed to proceed with public consultation to inform the development of the next Climate Change Strategy.

Proposed public consultation will inform the development of the ACT’s next Climate Change Strategy, with direct impacts on the ACT’s climate response, and consequently all sectors of the economy. The new climate change strategy will address adaptation and mitigation priorities to support the ongoing wellbeing of the ACT across all domains.