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Senate Calls on Government to Release PFAS Contamination Response

29 July, 2019 - Australian Greens Senator for NSW, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, has welcomed the Senate passing her motion calling on the Federal Government to release it...

Reflections on National Conference

29 July, 2019 - Last week’s Greens National Conference was a timely reminder not to underestimate ourselves, the Australian people, or how bold the planet needs...

Why the moment is ours to capture

29 July, 2019 - Following the election, we’re facing an emboldened conservative government that’s being helped by an increasingly disappointing Labor party. In ...

Can you spot yourself in the best of our polling booth photos?

29 July, 2019 - Following the election in May, we received scores of photos from people like you around the country. Here are some of our favourites – are you i...

An activist life

29 July, 2019 - At 89 years of age and with decades of activism behind her, lifetime Greens member Melva Truchanas is still looking ahead to the future and the ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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”. ...

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...

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...