Cabinet decision summary for the week of 2 March 2026

Cabinet date: 4 March 2026

City and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Minute Number: 26/110/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Minister for City and Government Services presenting the City and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to the Legislative Assembly.

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

Public Schools Infrastructure Investment – Delivering a Second College for Gungahlin

Minute Number: 26/043/CAB

Cabinet agreed to release centrally provisioned capital funding to support the Delivering a Second College for Gungahlin project.

The decision has a positive impact on the wellbeing domain of education and lifelong learning. The proposal directly benefits current and future students and their families in the Gungahlin Region, as families will have access to a modern, high quality and inclusive College facility in close proximity to their home.

Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Minute Number: 25/655/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development presenting the Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to the Legislative Assembly.

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

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Bill 2026

Minute Number: 25/492/CAB

Cabinet agreed to introduce that Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Bill 2026.

The Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Bill 2026 will have positive wellbeing impacts on the governance and institutions domains. There are secondary positive wellbeing impacts in the safety and identify and belonging domains.

Policy Approval was agreed by Cabinet on 19/11/2025 - Minute Number: 25/491/CAB Policy Approval - Civil Law (Wrongs) (Claim Farming Prohibition) Amendment Bill 2025

Woden Cemetery Expansion

Minute Number: 26/111/CAB

Cabinet agreed to consider options for the expansion of Woden Cemetery.

Expanding Woden Cemetery, where there is a need for additional burial and memorialisation
services, will satisfy demand for these services in Canberra’s south.