Magazine

May 2024

Adam Bandt and Ellen Sandell at University of Melbourne Encampment for Palestine

Band-Aid Budget Of Betrayal and Solidarity with the Students

It’s been a big month, with the Greens team returning to Canberra after the autumn break and what we got was more of the same from the old parties. But there is also reasons to hope, Adam reflects on the inspiring students and the university encampments around the country.

BY ADAM BANDT MP

Steph Hodgins-May being sworn in as Senator to Parliament

Welcome Steph!

We’re thrilled that this month, Steph Hodgins-May was officially sworn in as our new Senator for Victoria. Steph is fired up and ready to work with us all to deliver wins for people and our remarkable planet, and spoke to us about how her first few weeks have been going.

Q&A WITH SENATOR STEPH HODGINS-MAY

Palestine Rally in May outside Victorian Parliament

Gaza, And Unprecedented Events At Victorian Parliament

Something unprecedented happened in the Victorian Parliament earlier this month, and it says something important about how disconnected Labor is from the community, and about the slow demise of the two-party system. Ellen tells us more.

BY ELLEN SANDELL, LEADER OF THE VICTORIAN GREENS AND STATE MP FOR MELBOURNE

Asta Hill NT Greens Candidate

The Major Parties Will Build Prisons For Votes - And We Offer An Alternative

The Northern Territory election is coming up in August and Asta Hill, Alice Springs local and the NT Greens candidate for Braitling tells us why she is running.

BY ASTA HILL, NT GREENS CANDIDATE FOR BRAITLING

Image of the Palestinian flag

Reflections 76 Years On From Nakba

This year, Nakba Day was deeply solemn. Nakba Day is observed by Palestinians across the world and May 15th 2024, marked the 76th anniversary of the Nakba. The day of reflection was set against the backdrop of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

BY SENATOR JORDON STEELE-JOHN