Cabinet decision summary for the week of 16 February 2026

Cabinet date: 18 February 2026

ACT Government Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity in Australia

Minute Number: 26/053/CAB

Cabinet agreed to provide the ACT Government’s Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity in Australia. The Submission outlines the Territory’s current initiatives to drive productivity growth and the potential to accelerate national productivity through a more sustainable funding model for implementation of productivity reforms.

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

Skills FFA omnibus

Minute Number: 25/746/CAB

Cabinet agreed the ACT will sign two Schedules to the Federal Funding Agreement – Education and Skills; Clean Energy Capital Investment Fund, Turbocharging the Clean Energy VET Workforce, and subject to further negotiation also sign the Advanced Entry Trade Training Schedule.

This proposal is anticipated to have positive impacts on the education and lifelong learning domain as it provides additional training capacity, capability and opportunity in the ACT. It is also expected to have positive impacts on the environment and climate and economy wellbeing domains, noting its focus on the clean energy and building and civil construction industries, which are integral to the ACT economy and strategic priorities.

Government Response to Standing Committee on Environment and Planning – Report No. 3 Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+

Minute Number: 25/701/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Environment and Planning - Report No. 3 Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+.

The actions being undertaken by ACT Government to strengthen digital service delivery, enhance project and program management capability, improve accessibility assurance processes, expand community testing, and increase transparency in the development and implementation of digital platforms across government.

ACT Food Relief Action Plan

Minute Number: 25/493/CAB

Cabinet agreed for the Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services to table the ACT Food Relief Action Plan in the Legislative Assembly during the 3-5 March 2026 sitting period in response to the Assembly Resolution.

The ACT Food Relief Action Plan has been developed in consultation with the Food and Emergency Relief Advisory Committee, the Food Relief network and across directorates. The Action Plan has been designed to support our community, our services, and our system, providing 6 key actions that reflect the foundational work required to progress more strategic and future-focused action in responding to food insecurity in the ACT.

Statutory Review of section 70 Corrections Management Act 2007

Minute Number: 25/553/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister table the report of the statutory review of section 70 of the Corrections Management Act 2007 in the Legislative Assembly.

The statutory review supports the Governance and Institutions wellbeing domain by supporting public confidence that legislation is operating effectively.

Cabinet Date: 19 February 2026

Government Response to Assembly Resolution - Woden Town Centre Integrated Land Use Plan

Minute Number: 26/129/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development provide a response to the ACT Legislative Assembly Resolution of 03 February 2026 – Woden Town Centre Integrated Land Use Plan.

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

Response to Petition E-PET-063-25 – Lack of Indoor Sporting Facilities on Canberra’s northside

Minute Number: 25/790/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petition E-PET-063-25 - Lack of Indoor Sporting Facilities Canberra's northside be provided to the Clerk of the Assembly for tabling in the Legislative Assembly.

The ACT Government’s Response to the Petition recognises the importance of indoor facility provision in supporting the health and social connection benefits of participation in community sport and recreation.

Response to the Petition – E-PET-073-25 – The reinstatement of the Diploma of Remedial Massage Course at CIT

Minute Number: 25/788/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petition E-PET-073-25 - The reinstatement of the Diploma of Remedial Massage Course at CIT be provided to the Clerk of the Assembly for tabling in the Legislative Assembly.

A certificate IV in Massage Therapy (HLT42021) and Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021) has been returned to CIT’s scope of registration. The return of these courses will support the wellbeing domains of education and life-long learning, and health.

Government Response to e-PET062-25 – Rental Commissioner for the ACT

Minute Number: 25/764/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petition E-PET-062-25 - Rental Commissioner for the ACT.

The Government response will have a primary positive impact on the governance and institutions domain, with a secondary positive impact on the wellbeing domain of housing and home.

Government response – Petition E-PET-077-25- Access to 11-12 ATAR language courses in 2026

Minute Number: 25/762/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Education and Early Childhood table the Government response to Petition E-PET-077-25 Access to 11-12 ATAR language courses in 2026.

The Government response highlights the existing language education options for senior secondary students in ACT public schools, which has a neutral impact on the education and lifelong learning wellbeing domain. There are additional positive impacts of the Government response for the wellbeing domain of Governance and Institutions. By providing this response to the petition, the ACT Government is demonstrating its accountability and transparency.

Government Response to Petitions E-PET-066-25 and PET-082-25 - Missing Trunk Path connecting Belconnen-Kippax-Ginninderry

Minute Number: 25/761/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petitions E-PET-066-25 and PET-082-25 regarding a Missing Trunk Path connecting Belconnen-Kippax-Ginninderry.

Capital investments in active travel infrastructure enhances the ability of Canberrans to walk and cycle more often to improve quality of life and provides more opportunity and fair access to transport options that are sustainable, affordable and easy to access for all generations.

Government Response to petition E-PET-046-25 regarding ACT Drug Driving Law Reform for Medicinal Cannabis Patients

Minute Number: 25/760/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petition E-PET-046-25 regarding ACT Drug Driving Law Reform for Medicinal Cannabis Patients.

The Government Response promotes the governance and institutions wellbeing domain by promoting trust through transparency of government information. It also advances the Safety wellbeing domain by detailing current delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) related driving laws prescribed by the Road Transport (Drugs and Alcohol) Act 1977. It recognises that drivers impaired by drugs, including from THC, present a serious risk to the safety of all road users.

Government Response to petition E-PET-032-25 - Upgrade to Fisher Community Playground

Minute Number: 25/759/CAB

Cabinet agreed the response to Petition E-PET-032-25 regarding an upgrade to the Fisher Community Playground.

The Government Response has positive wellbeing impacts on the governance and institutions domain by promoting trust through transparency of government information.

Government Submission – Inquiry into Canberra’s Night-Time Economy

Minute Number: 25/753/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government Submission to the Standing Committee on Economics, Industry and Recreation’s Inquiry into Canberra’s Night-Time Economy.

The Government Submission has positive wellbeing impacts on the governance and institutions domain by promoting trust through transparency of government information.

Appointment

Cabinet endorsed the below appointment:

• ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Presidential Member Appointment (Minute Number: 26/055/CAB)
• Appointment of an Additional Judge to the ACT Supreme Court (Minute Number: 25/763/CAB)
• Appointment of members to the Women’s Advisory Council for Gender Equity (2026-28 term) (Minute Number: 25/752/CAB)
• Appointments – Work Health and Safety Council Members (Minute Number: 25/671/CAB)

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

Cabinet Date: 20 February 2026

2025-26 Whole of Government Capital Works Program - December Quarterly Report

Minute Number: 25/021/ERC

The Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet agreed to table the 2025-26 Capital Works Program Progress Report Year-to-date Performance as at 31 December 2025 to the ACT Legislative Assembly, as required under section 30F of the Financial Management Act 1996.

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