Government pokies bill means little for problem gamblers: Greens

Greens’ gambling spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, said today that the Greens cannot guarantee their support for the Government’s pokies legislation its current form.

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Greens back FARE recommendations on alcohol

Greens’ spokesperson for health, Senator Richard Di Natale, today backed a new report by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.

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Illicit drugs poll demonstrates need for leadership: Greens

Greens’ spokesperson for health, Senator Richard Di Natale, today questioned the value of a Nielsen poll on drugs and called on current politicians to show leadership on the issue.

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Greens congratulate the East Timorese people on anniversary of independence

East Timor celebrates the ten-year anniversary of its independence on Sunday 20 May 2012.

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Greens welcome AFL move on pokies

Greens’ spokesperson for gambling and sport, Senator Richard Di Natale, today welcomed reports that the AFL has offered to help clubs sell off their holdings in pokies.

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Greens back Irish move on alcohol sponsorship

Irish Minister of State for Health, Roisin Shortall, yesterday committed to ending alcohol sponsorship of all sport as a public health measure.

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Australia ready for Denticare: Greens

Greens’ health spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, said today that the popularity of increased dental spending in last week’s budget reinforced the need for Denticare.

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Responsibility for problem gambling should be shared between the individual, industry and Government: Greens

At the start of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, Greens’ gambling spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, poses the question of who really needs to take responsibility.

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Greens condemn cuts to Victorian drug and alcohol programs

Australian Greens’ health spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, and Victorian Greens MLC, Colleen Hartland, today condemned the loss of funds for Victorian drug and alcohol organisations.  

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Abbott’s spin on pokies needs a limit: Greens

Greens’ gambling spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, said today that the Greens have a solution for Tony Abbott’s new found concern for problem gamblers.

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