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Mulling over the election through the lens of animism

29 July, 2019 - In her review of Shoko Yoneyama’s recent book, WA Greens Co-convenor Chilla Bulbeck examines the concept of new animism, how it pertains to the ...

Greens Senator says Confucius Institutes Contracts with Universities 'Outrageous'

26 July, 2019 - Australian Greens Senator and Education Spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, has commented on the revelations that Australian universities have been...

Greens to consider Digital Platforms Inquiry report and consult on recommendations

26 July, 2019 - The Greens will consider the Digital Platforms Inquiry report and its 23 recommendations handed down today from the ACCC.   “Social media and di...

Great Australian Bight protection before the Senate

25 July, 2019 - The Greens will today introduce a Bill to stop drilling in the Great Australian Bight and move for World Heritage Listing following a groundswel...

WE SHOULD FEAR THE END OF FRANK AND FEARLESS ADVICE UNDER MORRISON: BANDT

25 July, 2019 - Greens spokesperson for the public service, Adam Bandt MP, today commented on reports that the Prime Minister will make ‘immediate and sweeping ...

BHP SHOWING MORE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP THAN MOST OF PARLIAMENT: BANDT

24 July, 2019 -   BHP SHOWING MORE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP THAN MOST OF PARLIAMENT: BANDT   07/24/2019 Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP to...

Greens declare climate emergency and support for climate strikers

24 July, 2019 - At the Australian Greens National Conference last weekend, the Australian Greens moved and passed a motion declaring a climate emergency, and a ...

NSW Government subsidises Tabcorp’s greyhound profits

24 July, 2019 - In June, the Berejiklian Government announced that it would be giving Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) an extra $10.4m “to improve animal welfare”. ...

Press freedom under the microscope as Senate launches inquiry

23 July, 2019 - Freedom of the press and whistle-blower protection will finally get the hearing they deserve as the Senate votes in favour of an inquiry to be c...

TAYLOR'S 'OPEN MIND' ON NUCLEAR ENERGY IS FRIGHTENING: BANDT

23 July, 2019 - TAYLOR'S 'OPEN MIND' ON NUCLEAR ENERGY IS FRIGHTENING: BANDT   07/23/2019 Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said...

Murray-Darling Royal Commission debate begins

22 July, 2019 - The Greens Bill for a Commission of Inquiry into the Murray-Darling was debated this morning in the Senate.   “Today the Senate finally began th...

Murray-Darling in the spotlight as Parliament set to debate Royal Commission

22 July, 2019 - The debate on establishing a Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling will begin today in the Senate, with a Greens Bill to establish a commissi...

Press freedom under threat as French journalists arrested reporting on Adani

22 July, 2019 - Further police crackdown on journalists highlights importance of Senate inquiry into press freedom, Greens say.   “The arrest of journalists in ...

Prohibition of live export trade over summer months must be extended: Greens

22 July, 2019 - Greens spokesperson for Animal Welfare Hon Alison Xamon MLC has today called on the Federal Department of Agriculture to extend the prohibition ...

SKM’s closure could cost councils millions unless Government acts now

22 July, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have called on the Government to guarantee kerbside recycling collection in light of SKM’s imminent closure. When four o...