On 23 July 2026 the ACT Government released its new Climate Change Strategy. It is available at: ACT Government releases new Climate Change Strategy – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has now publishes the ISCCC submission to the Inquiry into the National Capital Plan (NCP) Amendment No. 102—Hume Circle Precinct.
The ISCCC has lodged a submission to the National Capital Authority concerning the Draft Parliament House Vista Area Heritage Management Plan 2026. It contains detailed analysis and proposals for strengthening the draft Plan, which we commend for your consideration.
The Hon Kirsty McBain, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories has replied to correspondence for the ISCCC Chair Colin Walters regarding Draft Amendment 102 on the Hume Circle Precinct. Continue Reading…
The Chair of the Inner South Canberra Community Council Inc. has jointly signed a letter to Minister McBain regarding the National Capital Authority’s (NCA) proposal to develop a residential area in North Curtin, as set out in the Draft North Curtin Residential Area Detailed Conditions of Planning, Design and Development (DCPDD). Continue Reading…
Hume Circle: Staffordshire Terrace residents and friends including ISCCC attended a Parliamentary House briefing from the NCA, 10 June, with questions led by Senator Pocock
Richard Johnston, President of Kingston & Barton Residents group wrote to Minister Stephen-Smith regarding the proposed Inner South Health Centre. The initial letter and Minister Stephen-Smith’s response are provided below:
Colin Walters, the Chair ISCCC has written a letter to Minister McBain about the proposed draft Amendment 102 to the National Capital Plan. It has been copied to Senators and MPs for Canberra Federal electorates; MLAs for Kurrajong ACT electorate; the ACT Planning Minister; Ms Jo Clay, Chair of the ACT Assembly Environment and Planning Committee; and to the Chair and the CEO of the National Capital Authority.
Richard Johnston, Deputy Chair ISCCC has prepared a two page summary of the ‘Missing Middle Housing ‘Reforms’ and the LA P&E Committee Inquiry Report.
Richard Johnston, Deputy Chair ISCCC has prepared an Advice Note on the Use of Policy Outcomes for Development in RZ1 ZONES.
The Acting Chair wrote to Jo Clay, ACT Greens Deputy Leader & spokesperson for Planning & Urban Renewal about the ACT Greens Discussion Paper ‘Zoning for Inclusion—Three measures to increase community and Public Housing’ on 10 April 2026.
The Deputy Chair has written to the Minister for Environment and Water, Senator Hon Murray Watt, the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Ms Karen Doran PSM, Chief Executive National Capital Authority about the ACT Light Rail Stage 2B—Environmental Impact Statement’.
