Cabinet decision summary for the week of 13 July 2026

Cabinet date: 16 July 2026

Pegasus Economics Final Report – Review of the ACT Budget 2026-27 – Government Response

Minute Number: 26/427/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to the Select Committee on the Pegasus Economics – Review of the ACT Budget 2026-27 – Final Report, released on 10 July 2026.

The Government is responding to the Pegasus Economics – Review of the ACT Budget 2026-27 – Final Report released on 10 July 2026. This directly relates to the Governance and institutions welling domain.

Government Response to the Inquiry into the Government Agencies (Campaign Advertising) Amendment Bill 2025

Minute Number: 26/351/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government Response to the Inquiry into the Government Agencies (Campaign Advertising) Amendment Bill 2025.

The Government Response to the Inquiry into the Government Agencies (Campaign Advertising) Amendment Bill 2025 will provide a positive impact to the ACT community through open access and transparency of government information.

Select Committee on the Fiscal Sustainability in the ACT – Interim Report – Government Response

Minute Number: 26/328/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to the Select Committee on the Fiscal Sustainability of the ACT in response to the Select Committee’s Interim Report on March 2026.

The Government is responding to the Select Committee’s request in its Interim Report released in March 2026. This directly relates to the governance and institutions welling domain.

Government Response E-PET-081-25 and PET-042-26 – Light Rail extension to Mawson petition

Minute Number: 26/326/CAB

Cabinet agreed for the Minister for Transport lodge a Government Response to E-PET-081-25 and PET-042-26 with the Clerk of the Assembly.

The Stage 2B project (Commonwealth Park to Woden) will positively impact the Access and Connectivity, Social Connection and Environment and Climate wellbeing domains by improving public transport infrastructure and integration. It will enhance equitable access to services, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and support emissions reduction goals. The project is expected to benefit a broad cross-section of the Canberra community, including future generations, by fostering inclusive urban development and climate resilience. Cross-portfolio collaboration has been central to its development, with anticipated indirect benefits to health, safety and economic participation.

Climate Change Strategy – 2026 - 2035

Minute Number: 26/197/CAB

Cabinet agreed to release of ACT Climate Change Strategy 2026 – 2035: Overarching Framework and ACT Climate Change Strategy Action Plan 1.

The ACT Climate Change Strategy 2026-2035: Overarching Framework and Action Plan 1 has direct impacts on the ACT’s climate response and consequently all sectors of the economy. The Framework and Action Plan 1 addresses adaptation and mitigation priorities that support the ongoing wellbeing of the ACT across all domains.

Community Services reform and progressing Government commitments

Minute Number: 26/141/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the ACT Government is progressing community services reform including relevant government commitments in partnership with the NGO sector.

Consideration of improved approaches for identifying community needs and development through human services commissioning incorporates the wellbeing indicators as a core component informing decision making under the framework. It has potential to positively impact all wellbeing domains.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

• Appointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Official Visitor for the purposes of the Corrections Management Act 2007 (Minute Number: 26/373/CAB)
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Board Chair appointment (Minute Number: 26/291/CAB)

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.

Cabinet date: 19 July 2026

Federation Funding Agreement - Modern Methods of Construction

Minute Number: 26/402/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Federation Funding Agreement Schedule for Modern Methods of Construction funding.

The Federation Funding Agreement will support longer-term productivity in housing delivery including for social and affordable housing projects.

Government Submission - Standing Committee on Transport and City Services - Inquiry into Urban Forest and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Minute Number: 26/392/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Submission to the Standing Committee on Transport and City Services’ Inquiry into Urban Forest and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026.

The Government Submission has a positive impact on the wellbeing domain of governance and institutions. The Submission demonstrates the Government's commitment to responsive, transparent and evidence-based law-making.

Petition E-PET-038-26 and PET-052-26 - Reject the Curtin Presbytery development

Minute Number: 26/360/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the response to petitions E-PET-038-26 and PET-052-26 regarding the redevelopment of the Curtin Presbytery be provided to the Clerk of the Assembly for tabling in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Government response will have no direct wellbeing impacts. However, the development proposal is subject to a statutory assessment process in accordance with the Planning Act 2023. Impacts from the proposal will be considered by the independent Territory Planning Authority through the development application assessment process.

Government Response - Petition E-PET-023-26 - Install traffic lights at Tyagarah Street O'Malley

Minute Number: 26/359/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for City and Government Services provide the response to petition E-PET-023-26 - Install traffic lights at Tyagarah Street O'Malley to the Clerk of the Assembly.

The ACT Government takes road safety and residents’ amenity seriously and encourages all road users to share responsibility for road safety.

Government Response - Petition E-PET-064-25 Installation of Traffic Lights at the Intersection of Drakeford Drive and Noorooma Street, Isabella Plains

Minute Number: 26/356/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for City and Government Services provide the response to petition E-PET-064-25- Installation of Traffic Lights at the Intersection of Drakeford Drive and Noorooma Street, Isabella Plains to the Clerk of the Assembly.

In accordance with the ACT Cabinet Handbook, a Wellbeing Impact Assessment is not required for this item.

ACT Government Response to E-PET-079-25 – Vital pelvic pain treatment option discontinued in the ACT public health system

Minute Number: 26/335/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government response to E-PET-079-25 – Vital pelvic pain treatment option discontinued in the ACT public health system.

The ACT Government’s response to this petition acknowledges the complexity of treating endometriosis and pelvic pain and outlines Canberra Health Services (CHS) current approach to supporting women experiencing endometriosis and pelvic pain through multidisciplinary, evidence-based care.

Government Response to ACT Auditor-General's Report No 3 of 2026 - University of Canberra financial governance arrangements

Minute Number: 26/313/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government’s response to ACT Auditor-General Report No 3 of 2026, ‘University of Canberra financial governance arrangements.’

Actions taken in response to the Audit Report are expected to deliver a positive impact across the wellbeing domains of education and lifelong learning, and governance and institutions.

Government response – E-PET-078-26 and PET-41-26 Make career education a right for every ACT Year 7-10 public school student

Minute Number: 26/281/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government response to Petition E-PET-078-26 and PET-41-26 Make career education a right for every ACT Year 7-10 public school student.

The Government response provides a neutral impact in the domain of education and lifelong learning. Existing supports for career education in the ACT are considered adequate to meet current needs, noting that these supports continue to be reviewed and improved over time.

National Agreement on Closing the Gap – ACT Annual Report 2024-25

Minute Number: 26/257/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – ACT Annual Report 2024-25 and to its public release prior to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) hearings in August 2026. Cabinet agreed to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – ACT Annual Report 2024-25 being tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

The ACT Government is committed to enhancing the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region. The Annual Report showcases advancements in various important areas. It also helps to identify areas that may require further attention and improvement. The ACT Government prioritizes self-determination and collaboration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT to foster fairness and inclusivity for everyone.

ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028 Annual Impact Statement 2025-26

Minute Number: 26/244/CAB

Cabinet agreed the release of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028 Annual Impact Statement 2025-26 prior to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) hearings in August 2026 and to tabled it in the Legislative Assembly.

The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028 Annual Impact Statement 2025-26 showcases notable advancements in various important areas. It also helps to identify areas that may require further attention and improvement.

Second Action Plan (2026-2028) of the Capital of Equality Strategy (2024-2029)

Minute Number: 26/218/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Second Action Plan (2026-2028) of the Capital of Equality Strategy (2024-2029).

The Second Action Plan (2026-2028) of the Capital of Equality Strategy (2024-2029) will have positive impacts on all ACT residents and, in particular, LGBTIQA+ people across such wellbeing domains as Identity and Belonging, Health, Social Connection, Safety, Housing and Home, Education and Lifelong Learning, Governance and Institutions, and Access and Connectivity.

Government Response to E-PET-015-26 and PET-049-26 - Save Our Wombats

Minute Number: 26/186/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to E-PET 015-26 and PET 049-26, Save Our Wombats.

Wombats are a protected native animal, and the Government prioritises animal sentience and compassionate, non-lethal, evidence-based approaches to the development of future wombat management policy.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

• Appointment of Acting Drug and Alcohol Sentencing List Judge (Minute Number: 26/440/CAB)
• City Renewal Authority Board Appointments – Stage 2 October 2026 (Minute Number: 26/338/CAB)
• Mental Health Advisory Council (MHAC) Appointments (Minute Number: 26/223/CAB)
• Appointments to the LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Advisory Council (Minute Number: 26/220/CAB)
• Appointment - Chair Official Visitors Board (Minute Number: 26/042/CAB)

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.