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.
Bandt puts Integrity Commissioner Bill before Parliament
Greens Deputy Leader Adam Bandt MP has given notice of a bill to establish a National Integrity Commissioner.
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.
Qantas decision threatens maintenance future for Australia: Bandt
Greens Deputy Leader and industry spokesperson Adam Bandt MP says Qantas' decision to cut 500 heavy maintenance jobs threatens the future of airline maintenance in Australia.
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.
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.
Greens to push vote on Sovereign Wealth Fund: Bandt
Following today's renewed support from Opposition front bencher, Malcolm Turnbull, for the Greens' policy to create a sovereign wealth fund, the Greens Deputy Leader and MP, Adam Bandt, said he would bring on a vote in Parliament on the issue next week.
ACTU support for Greens welcomed: Bandt
Greens Deputy Leader and employment spokesperson, Adam Bandt, today welcomed the ACTU's National Congress' adoption of new policies, which reflect the Greens' position on workplace relations.
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.