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1. What was proposedTaimus Werner-GibbingsLabor · Government backbench
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   That this Assembly: (1) notes: (a) the vital role that bees and other pollinators play in supporting the ACT’s biodiversity, food production, ecosystem health and environmental resilience; (b) that many native and introduced pollinator species face pressures from habitat loss, climate change, pests and diseases; (c) the valuable contribution of Canberra’s beekeepers, community groups, schools and environmental organisations in supporting pollinator health and education; (d) that at the 2024 election, ACT Labor committed to support pollinators by developing a community information and education program to help bees and pollinators thrive, including awareness-raising activities and planting guides to encourage pollinator-friendly gardens; (e) that five local community gardens are being supported through the latest round of the Community Garden Grants Program, including Koala Playschool in Cook which will create a native, pollinator-friendly community garden and gathering space featuring plantings, seating and a street library; and (f) the ongoing biosecurity risks posed by the Varroa mite and the importance of preparedness and monitoring measures to protect bee populations; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) continue supporting local beekeepers in responding to the ongoing biosecurity risks associated with Varroa mite; (b) identify opportunities to promote bee and pollinator-friendly plant species as part of ongoing work on environmental restoration; (c) consider how bee and pollinator-friendly planting can be further supported through the review of the Municipal Infrastructure Standards (MIS); (d) provide opportunities under the ACT Environment Grants Program to support projects that promote bee and pollinator-friendly activities; (e) develop and publish practical guidance for households, schools, community groups and gardeners on actions they can take to support bees and other pollinators; and (f) report to the Assembly on progress by the last sitting day in 2027. Debate ensued.

2. Proposed changeJo ClayGreens · Crossbench22 October 2026

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   together: 1. After all text in paragraph (1)(f), insert: “(g) the importance of considering the city as a whole and planting for biodiversity and complex ecosystems so that bees and pollinators have food year-round to ensure their survival and ours;”. 2. After all test in paragraph (2)(e), insert: “(f) consider how landscape planning, urban development and environmental restoration activities under the ACT Landscape Plan and final Nature Conservation Strategy can support habitat connectivity and incorporate bee and pollinator-friendly plant species, including opportunities to provide year-round pollinator food.”. Debate continued.

   Agreed on the voices. No individual votes were recorded. Its wording is in the final text.

3. What the Assembly decidedAgreed

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   That this Assembly: (1) notes: (a) the vital role that bees and other pollinators play in supporting the ACT’s biodiversity, food production, ecosystem health and environmental resilience; (b) that many native and introduced pollinator species face pressures from habitat loss, climate change, pests and diseases; (c) the valuable contribution of Canberra’s beekeepers, community groups, schools and environmental organisations in supporting pollinator health and education; (d) that at the 2024 election, ACT Labor committed to support pollinators by developing a community information and education program to help bees and pollinators thrive, including awareness-raising activities and planting guides to encourage pollinator-friendly gardens; (e) that five local community gardens are being supported through the latest round of the Community Garden Grants Program, including Koala Playschool in Cook which will create a native, pollinator-friendly community garden and gathering space featuring plantings, seating and a street library; (f) the ongoing biosecurity risks posed by the Varroa mite and the importance of preparedness and monitoring measures to protect bee populations; and (g) the importance of considering the city as a whole and planting for biodiversity and complex ecosystems so that bees and pollinators have food year-round to ensure their survival and oursClay; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) continue supporting local beekeepers in responding to the ongoing biosecurity risks associated with Varroa mite; (b) identify opportunities to promote bee and pollinator-friendly plant species as part of ongoing work on environmental restoration; (c) consider how bee and pollinator-friendly planting can be further supported through the review of the Municipal Infrastructure Standards (MIS); (d) provide opportunities under the ACT Environment Grants Program to support projects that promote bee and pollinator-friendly activities; (e) develop and publish practical guidance for households, schools, community groups and gardeners on actions they can take to support bees and other pollinators; (f) consider how landscape planning, urban development and environmental restoration activities under the ACT Landscape Plan and final Nature Conservation Strategy can support habitat connectivity and incorporate bee and pollinator-friendly plant species, including opportunities to provide year-round pollinator foodClay; and (f) report to the Assembly on progress by the last sitting day in 2027.

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   That this Assembly: (1) notes: (a) the vital role that bees and other pollinators play in supporting the ACT’s biodiversity, food production, ecosystem health and environmental resilience; (b) that many native and introduced pollinator species face pressures from habitat loss, climate change, pests and diseases; (c) the valuable contribution of Canberra’s beekeepers, community groups, schools and environmental organisations in supporting pollinator health and education; (d) that at the 2024 election, ACT Labor committed to support pollinators by developing a community information and education program to help bees and pollinators thrive, including awareness-raising activities and planting guides to encourage pollinator-friendly gardens; (e) that five local community gardens are being supported through the latest round of the Community Garden Grants Program, including Koala Playschool in Cook which will create a native, pollinator-friendly community garden and gathering space featuring plantings, seating and a street library; [taken out: and](f) the ongoing biosecurity risks posed by the Varroa mite and the importance of preparedness and monitoring measures to protect bee populations; and [put in: (g) the importance of considering the city as a whole and planting for biodiversity and complex ecosystems so that bees and pollinators have food year-round to ensure their survival and ours; and](2) calls on the Government to: (a) continue supporting local beekeepers in responding to the ongoing biosecurity risks associated with Varroa mite; (b) identify opportunities to promote bee and pollinator-friendly plant species as part of ongoing work on environmental restoration; (c) consider how bee and pollinator-friendly planting can be further supported through the review of the Municipal Infrastructure Standards (MIS); (d) provide opportunities under the ACT Environment Grants Program to support projects that promote bee and pollinator-friendly activities; (e) develop and publish practical guidance for households, schools, community groups and gardeners on actions they can take to support bees and other pollinators; [put in: (f) consider how landscape planning, urban development]and [put in: environmental restoration activities under the ACT Landscape Plan and final Nature Conservation Strategy can support habitat connectivity and incorporate bee and pollinator-friendly plant species, including opportunities to provide year-round pollinator food; and](f) report to the Assembly on progress by the last sitting day in 2027. [taken out: Debate ensued.]

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