ACT Greens leader Jo Clay said the party has ended its agreement to support the ACT Labor government on key votes, citing a breakdown in negotiations over priority issues. Ms Clay said the decision was made by all four Greens MLAs and consulted party members, applies for the remainder of the parliamentary term, and that she had informed Chief Minister Andrew Barr.
ACT Greens end agreement to support ACT Labor government on key votes
ACT Greens leader Jo Clay said the party has ended its agreement to support the ACT Labor government on key votes, citing a breakdown in negotiations over priority issues. Ms Clay said the decision was made by all four Greens MLAs and consulted party members, applies for the remainder of the parliamentary term, and that she had informed Chief Minister Andrew Barr.
The Greens did not renew their coalition with Labor after the 2024 election but agreed to a confidence and supply agreement that helped the minority Labor government pass legislation through the ACT Legislative Assembly. The end of the formal working agreement could leave the government in a perilous position, but it remains safe for now.
The agreement was renegotiated when long-term ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury retired earlier this year, with the goal of renewing the relationship. Jo Clay became leader of the ACT Greens after his retirement.
Ms Clay said the party would help the upcoming budget pass through the Assembly, citing key concessions secured in negotiations earlier this year, including that the health levy would not return and a proper uplift in community sector funding. She said the budget was not perfect but the Greens would support its passage.
Ms Clay said the party was not considering forming government with the Liberals at this stage.
- The source does not state the date of the announcement.
- The source does not state which specific issues remained unresolved after negotiations.
- The source does not state the exact terms of the confidence and supply agreement that has ended.
- The source does not state how the end of the agreement will affect the government's ability to pass legislation.
- The source does not state the position of the ACT Liberals.
- The source does not state how many seats each party holds in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
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