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PM Abbott ignores budget alternatives

2 February, 2015 - Senator Christine Milne The 2014 Federal Budget is history. That cruel document that tried to make Australia a meaner, harder place to live h...

Around the world

2 February, 2015 - Lucy Quarterman As you may know, the Australian Political Parties for Democracy Program was abruptly cut without notice at the beginning of 2...

This Monday

20 January, 2015 - Senator Christine Milne Last week two of the most reliable and reputable scientific institutions in America reported that the planet was heat...

A fairer NSW

19 January, 2015 - Chris Harris The NSW Greens campaign is already in full swing with a skilled and experienced team of campaigners determined to build our bigg...

And we're off!

19 January, 2015 - Giz Watson A happy New Year to you all! I hope you had some time to unwind a bit and enjoy time with family and friends over the festive seas...

Green 2015: around the world

16 January, 2015 - Josh Wyndham-Kidd I'm the new International Secretary for the party, and I thought I'd use my first column to pan across some big moments com...

It's a dog's life

16 January, 2015 - Monica Seeber My life changed dramatically after I adopted Bruce. I've had dogs since I was 12 however I've had more comments and compliments...

I'll ride with you

19 December, 2014 - Rachael Jacobs Overwhelmed by interest in her gesture, Rachael Jacobs agreed to share her story with Fairfax Media [we've reproduced it here...

The siege and the stigma

18 December, 2014 - Maria Rodriguez In the early hours of December 16th, news outlets around Australia began to report that the gunman who held siege in Martin ...

Protecting our kids

15 December, 2014 - Josh Fergeus This year Senator Rachel Siewert successfully moved for a national inquiry into out-of-home care.  Her work, and the work of ou...

Our Tips For A Green Silly Season

12 December, 2014 - Nicole Eckersley Whether you choose to grit your teeth or pitch in, we hope you'll take our tips on how to keep your festive cheer more gree...

From the Co-Convenors

12 December, 2014 - Giz Watson and Penny Allman-Payne Freshest in our minds is the recent election in Victoria where an outstanding election result has been del...

The good, bad and ugly in Coalition’s $200 m pledge to climate fund

12 December, 2014 - Senator Christine Milne The Abbott government has finally caved in to international pressure and begrudgingly committed money to the Green C...

20 Questions: Margo Beilby

12 December, 2014 - Name: Margo Beilby Age: 74 Role with the Greens: Volunteer one day a week in the WA office. Secretary and Permanent rep of Canning. Looking ...

Standing up by sitting down

28 November, 2014 - Ben Moroney It's a very strange sensation when you decide that, yes, today, I am going to go and get arrested. Growing up in the system we d...