Greens welcome call for long term housing solution
The Australian Greens today welcomed Australians for Affordable Housing's call for a long term commitment from the Government to address the nation's housing crisis.
Greens dig in to stop nuclear waste dump
The Australian Greens today vowed to continue the fight against the planned nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station in the Northern Territory.
Greens launch first stage of campaign to defend media diversity in Australia
Australian Greens communications spokesperson Senator Scott Ludlam today launched a campaign urging the Government to strengthen media cross ownership laws and protect diversity in the Australian mass media.
Concerns continue over Christmas Island salvage delays
Australian Greens marine spokesperson, Senator Rachel Siewert has today raised concerns about ongoing leaks from the wrecked ship Tycoon at Christmas Island.
Grave concerns remain after license granted to Lynas
The Australian Greens have expressed grave concerns over the Malaysian Government's approval for a new rare earth refinery in Pahang.
Government should stop spending peanuts on invasive grasses
The Australian Greens say more funding for Indigenous rangers would tackle the issue of out of control Gamba grass, without the need for elephant intervention.
Rinehart raid should trigger action on media ownership laws
Gina Rinehart's $192m share raid on Fairfax Media presents a major challenge for the Federal Government and must be a catalyst for serious reform of cross media ownership laws, the Australian Greens said this morning.
Growing concentration of ownership “toxic” to the media
The Greens today warned that the growing concentration of media ownership was dangerous to the integrity of public debate in Australia in the wake of billionaire Gina Rinehart's attempt to gain a greater share of Fairfax Media.
Nuclear submarines not welcome in Western Australia
Plans to host American nuclear submarines at Garden Island should be rejected, Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam said today.