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Greens back state of emergency extension, secure reform for disadvantaged communities

2 March, 2021 - The Victorian Greens have secured a reduction in COVID fines for young people, a commitment to review fines given to disadvantaged communities, ...

Victoria's mental health system needs funding, government needs to invest in homes

2 March, 2021 - The Victorian mental health royal commission final report has confirmed what many have known for years, that the mental health system has been c...

New look ACT Heritage Council

2 March, 2021 - Four new members have been appointed to the ACT Heritage Council to help conserve the places and objects that tell our region’s story. Profe...

PFAS Ban In NSW Welcome – Now A National Ban Needed

1 March, 2021 - Australian Greens Senator for NSW, Mehreen Faruqi, has said that today’s announcement of a NSW ban on firefighting foam containing PFAS chemical...

Morrison spins aged care royal commission but avoids the big issue - privatisation has failed

1 March, 2021 - Greens Leader, Adam Bandt together with Greens Aged Care spokesperson Rachel Siewert have responded to the Prime Minister’s press conference abo...

Over $130,000 awarded through Seniors and Veterans Grant Program

1 March, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services Emma Davidson today announced the recipients of the main round of the 2020-21 Seniors Grant Program and Veterans Grant Program.

Statement on the allegations against a Cabinet Minister

28 February, 2021 - Statement from Adam Bandt MP, Leader of the Australian Greens: There is now a dark cloud over the Cabinet and the government. We need to mak...

Four Green Commitments

28 February, 2021 - The South Metro doorknocking teams report they are getting very positive responses to these priority issues By Rob Delves, GI Co-editor ...

Greens Senator for South Australia Sarah Hanson-Young’s Statement on Nicolle Flint MP quitting federal politics:

27 February, 2021 - “It speaks volumes that a Government MP has decided to leave parliament because of the toxic culture and sexism in politics. Is it any surpr...

Greens welcome single-use plastics ban, but vow to push it further

27 February, 2021 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed the state government’s announcement that it will ban a range of single-use plastics by 2023, but say they...

Sustainable cities, liveable neighbourhoods

27 February, 2021 - Perth city’s geographical footprint is significantly larger than that of Tokyo city’s, despite our population being a mere fractio...

Green Issue: Editorial February 2021

27 February, 2021 - By The Green Issue Editors As we head into the 13th March WA state election Greens candidates and supporters are out on the hustings tryi...

Tim Clifford’s February Update

27 February, 2021 -  Confronting the housing crisis, advocating climate action and out on the campaign trail By Hon Tim Clifford, MLC for East Metropoli...

Diane Evers’ February Update

27 February, 2021 - The last four years summarized, and looking forward to four more By Hon Diane Evers, MLC, Member for South West Well, here we are in a...

Alison Xamon’s February Update

27 February, 2021 - Gearing up for the state election, with particular emphasis in the social services sphere By Hon Alison Xamon, MLC, Member for North Metr...