Greens to amend ASIO Act so refugees and their children can challenge indefinite detention
The Australian Greens said today they will seek to amend the ASIO Act so refugees, including children, are no longer detained for the rest of their lives because of adverse security assessments which cannot be challenged.
158 unaccompanied children in detention and all need an independent advocate
Immigration Department officials have told the Senate that 158 unaccompanied minors are in detention centres around the country, giving the government another 158 reasons why such these children need an independent advocate, the Greens said today.
Government should look to fund childcare services directly
The Greens have today urged the federal government to find options for funding childcare and early education services directly, rather relying on parents having to foot the bills up front in an attempt to curb fee hikes.
Indonesian children going home welcome start but years lost cannot be returned
The Australian Greens say it is a positive step that three Indonesian children detained in Australian adult prisons have been confirmed as minors and are now going home, but their incarceration should never have happened.
No evidence to back claim by fringe doctors' group opposing marriage equality
The Australian Greens today said there is no evidence to back claims of the Victorian deputy chief psychiatrist who signed a letter by a fringe doctors group which claims allowing same-sex marriage would harm children.
Greens urge govt stop destroying families and change ASIO Act
The Australian Greens have today urged the federal government to change the ASIO Act after revelations another family has been torn apart and faces indefinite detention even though they have been granted refugee protection.
National rallies tell PM Gillard and Tony Abbott it's time for marriage equality
Thousands of Australians of all ages and backgrounds have gathered around the country today for a National Day of Action to tell Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott it's time Australia had marriage equality.
Greens successfully create inquiry into Indonesian children held in Australian adult prisons
The Australian Greens today announce they've successfully created a parliamentary inquiry to examine whether Indonesian children are being held in facilities such as prisons and remand centres where adults are also kept.
Obama shows leadership on marriage equality, it's time Gillard and Abbott did
US President Barack Obama has shown leadership on changing his mind and heart about marriage equality, giving an opportunity to Prime Minister Julia Gillard to do the same, the Australian Greens said today.
Sarah comments on Pres. Obama backing marriage equality
Sarah spoke at Senate doors on US Pres. Obama backing marriage equality. She called on Tony Abbott to grant a conscience vote to Coalition members on legislation before both houses, including hers and Adam's.
