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Response to Samuel Review an encouraging start

8 December, 2022 - "I welcome this encouraging start to the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act reform, the commitment to establish an En...

Govt's enviro law reforms lack urgency and climate action

8 December, 2022 - Responding to the Albanese Government's response to the 'Samuel Review' released today, Australian Greens Spokesperson for the Environment Se...

Senate committee recommends ACCC inquiry into fisheries and seafood market

8 December, 2022 - A Greens-initiated Senate Inquiry into the fisheries quota system has recommended an ACCC inquiry into market concentration and potential abu...

Detail is what will count in the Federal Government’s plan to overhaul environmental protection laws

8 December, 2022 - The Federal Government has today formally responded to the Samuel Report, announcing a broad overhauling of our national environmental laws. ...

Be a Backyard Lifeguard and make your pool safe this summer

8 December, 2022 - Canberrans are being called on to be backyard lifeguards this summer and ensure their pool barriers meet best practice safety standards. “...

Survey shows yet more reason to introduce a gambling card

7 December, 2022 - A Survey shows yet more reason to introduce a gambling card: Greens “Today’s media reports only demonstrate what we already know - the com...

Unprepared teachers no solution to shortage crisis

7 December, 2022 - The Greens say the Federal Government’s plan to fast-track interns into classrooms would further entrench education inequality while doing ve...

2022 on track to be the biggest for company profits

7 December, 2022 - Greens Treasury spokesperson, Senator Nick McKim, has responded to the release today by the ABS of the September National Accounts. “2022 ...

Statement regarding ACT Heritage Council and next steps for heritage reform

7 December, 2022 - Following a review into the workings of the ACT Heritage Council and their supporting government agency (the ACT Heritage within the Environm...

Greens rent freeze plan could’ve saved renters almost $5,000 each last year

6 December, 2022 - Updated analysis by the Parliamentary Library estimates that renters across Australia would be $10.7 billion better off if rents had been fro...

RBA actions highlight need for macroeconomic reform

6 December, 2022 - Greens Treasury spokesperson, Senator Nick McKim, has responded to today’s decision by the RBA to raise rates again by highlighting the need ...

Santos ruling marks time to pivot

5 December, 2022 - Contrary to what fossil fuel companies and lobby groups would have you believe, the landmark ruling against Santos in favour of the Munupi pe...

Progressive vision for Canberra means light rail for everyone

5 December, 2022 - The ACT Greens have reaffirmed their vision for a sustainable, accessible city for all Canberrans – a vision that has been supported by the C...

Protecting Grey-headed flying foxes from dangerous netting

5 December, 2022 - To protect grey-headed flying foxes from dangerous garden netting, the ACT is developing a program that will encourage the Canberra community...

Greens launch their plan to ‘Pull the Pin on Pokies’

4 December, 2022 - The Greens NSW have today unveiled a detailed plan to rid pubs and clubs of poker machines, tackle the corrosive influence of the gambling lo...