01What changes in Canberra
ACT Government heatwave guidance recommends window coverings as one practical way to reduce heat exposure and advises closing blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day. That supports an honest comfort-led campaign, but not a quantified temperature or power-bill promise. For units and townhouses, ACT tenancy guidance says residents must comply with owners-corporation rules, so external shutters, appearance changes and common-property fixings should be checked with the scheme.
Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden Valley form distinct measure routes that should match the installer’s actual capacity. National corded internal-covering standards still govern product supply and installation, including warnings, instructions, installer details and secure cords.
A cellular blind, lined curtain, plantation shutter and external roller shutter do not have interchangeable thermal or fire properties. Motorised systems also need accurate compatibility and power scope; battery operation must not be used to imply that fixed electrical work or integration is automatically included.
