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Janet Rice
Senator for Victoria

We are falling behind the world on marriage equality

31 August, 2016 - Madam Deputy President, I also want to add my congratulations to your appointment. I think it is a wonderful thing to have another woman there...

Greens will vote against plebiscite legislation

26 August, 2016 - The Australian Greens have resolved to vote against any legislation enabling a plebiscite on marriage equality. "No matter what the enabling l...

National interest must come first in high speed rail conversation

14 July, 2016 - The Australian Greens have welcomed a fresh discussion about high speed rail in light of the proposal from Consolidated Land and Rail Australia,...

Greens back Family Court Chief Justice on transgender treatment reform

6 July, 2016 - Greens back Family Court Chief Justice on transgender treatment reform The Greens have welcomed calls by the Chief Justice of the Family Court fo...

Greens announce commitment to South Yarra station

21 June, 2016 - Greens announce commitment to South Yarra station The Greens have announced a $20 million commitment for infrastructure upgrades to South Yarra ...

Greens lay out plan to protect native forests for generations to come

19 June, 2016 - Greens lay out plan to protect native forests for generations to come  The Greens have outlined a plan for a rapid planned transition out of nat...

Greens tourism plan to create jobs and protect our precious places

9 June, 2016 - Greens tourism plan to create jobs and protect our precious places The Greens have announced a $100 million package to boost tourism, with a focu...

Greens outline plan to save threatened Victorian native wildlife

5 June, 2016 - Greens outline plan to save threatened Victorian native wildlife On World Environment Day today, the Greens launched their $2.1 billion election ...

Greens condemn ‘witch hunt’ of Safe Schools’ Roz Ward

3 June, 2016 - Greens condemn ‘witch hunt’ of Safe Schools’ Roz Ward The Greens have called for the reinstatement of Safe Schools Coalition co-founder Roz Ward ...

Greens outline vision for clean transport future

2 June, 2016 - The Greens have announced a dedicated $10 billion funding allocation over four years, to prioritise the public transport that Australians need to...

Real commitment to Melbourne Airport Rail

2 June, 2016 - Real commitment to Melbourne Airport Rail The Greens have announced a $1 billion federal commitment to Melbourne Airport Rail, as part of $10 bil...

Greens’ bikes and walking commitment a revolution for a clean transport future

1 June, 2016 - Greens’ bikes and walking commitment a revolution for a clean transport future The Greens have announced a $250 million annual Active Transport F...