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Mehreen Faruqi
Deputy Leader & Senator for NSW

Faruqi: Introduction of TAFE bill shows Labor can also bring in legislation right now to wipe student debt

7 November, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for Higher Education, has called on Labor to bring in a bill ...

Dump job ready graduates fee hikes before start of next uni year

5 November, 2024 - Australian Greens Deputy leader and spokesperson for higher education, Senator Mehreen Faruqi has responded to reports that Labor is consider...

It’s time to put the Melbourne Cup in the dustbin of history

5 November, 2024 - On Melbourne Cup Day, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for Animal Welfare, is calling for hors...

Political donations from gambling companies linked to horse betting, 2013-2023

4 November, 2024 - Donations from gambling companies linked to horse betting to the Labor and Liberal parties have surged dramatically over the past decade, sky...

Greens pressure delivers student debt wins - let’s legislate them now!

3 November, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Greens Leader and spokesperson for Higher Education, has responded to Labor’s plan to wipe 20% of student debt...

Greens welcome plans for student debt relief, urge the government to go further and faster

2 November, 2024 -   Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Greens Leader and spokesperson for Higher Education, has responded to Labor’s latest student debt me...

Senator Mehreen Faruqi on Landmark Court Victory

1 November, 2024 - “This is a good day for people of colour, Muslims and all of us working to build an anti-racist society.  “Today’s judgement is a win...

Wong must strongly condemn and sanction Israel after shocking UNRWA bill

29 October, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Greens Deputy Leader and International Aid Spokesperson, has condemned new Israeli legislation labelling UNRWA a terr...

Labor’s international student caps policy is wreaking havoc with potential for more than 1,000 uni job cuts

28 October, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Greens leader and spokesperson for Higher Education, has reacted to reports that over 1,000 jobs could be at r...

Royals visit a stark reminder to break the shackles of colonial legacy

21 October, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Greens Leader and spokesperson for the Republic, has commented on the arrival of the British monarchy to Austr...

Universities need public funding and governance overhaul, not more job cuts

21 October, 2024 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Greens Leader and spokesperson for Higher Education, has commented on the slashing of hundreds of jobs in the ...