Greens welcome calls for Newstart increase
Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert has welcomed an increasing push within the ALP to increase the rate of Newstart Allowance for unemployed Australians.
Your Family, Your Story
Since the Federal Government announced further changes to parenting payment entitlements, all of the Greens offices have received calls and emails about the impact this will have on families.
Rachel's Newstart Speech
Senator Siewert spoke to the Senate on Wednesday 9th May 2012 and discussed the 2012 Federal Budget and the ongoing challenges faced by people on Newstart Allowance.
Salvos report emphasises need for social security overhaul
Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says a study released today by the Salvation Army emphasises the need for a review of our social security system.
Government ‘reckless’ with oil and gas releases
Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says the Government is being reckless in releasing oil and gas acreage in and around marine parks and areas proposed as marine reserves.
Increased police presence could escalate JPP tensions
Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says a build up of police numbers in Broome is a heavy handed response to ongoing opposition to development at James Price Point.
Senate support private midwives
The Senate today passed a motion calling for immediate action on the obstacles facing privately practicing midwives in Australia.
Senate calls for Minister to review decision on Shark Bay’s 1000 year old marine life
The Senate has today passed a motion calling on Environment and Water Minister Tony Burke to reassess a decision which will allow for the removal of 45 stromatolites from Hamelin Pool at Shark Bay.
Government’s supplement allowance ‘pulled from a hat’
Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert said today that the Government can’t explain how it came up with the figures for a $210 supplementary allowance payment announced in Tuesday’s budget.
Intervention funding could be stripped from existing programs: Greens
The Australian Greens have raised concerns that announcements for increased funding to the NT through Stronger Futures are being partly delivered through cuts to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs.
