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Victorian Parliament must be recalled immediately to pass relief package for renters

27 March, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the Andrews Government to urgently recall parliament so that legislation protecting renters from losing the...

Witches, bitches and nasty women

27 March, 2020 - Strong and outspoken women in politics are often dismissed as shrill, lecturing and bitchy. But when you look back at history it’s the witches,...

No one left behind

27 March, 2020 - The coronavirus crisis has pushed our health and economic system to the brink. Now more than ever, it’s up to all of us to make sure no one is ...

What is regenerative agriculture, and why does it matter?

27 March, 2020 - In its race to meet ever-burgeoning human food demand, industrial agriculture has had multiple adverse environmental effects. Regenerative agri...

How we talk about colonisation matters

27 March, 2020 - We often talk about decolonisation and its absolute importance in healing this country and our First Nations people. But what does it really me...

Include International Students In Income Support: Greens

26 March, 2020 - Greens Senator and spokersperson for education, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, called for the inclusion of international students in income support and the...

Gov must support early education & care, protect jobs

26 March, 2020 - Australian Greens Senator and Education spokesperson Dr Mehreen Faruqi has called on the federal government to protect the jobs of educators an...

Disability Royal Commission sends clear message: Support Disabled people through COVID-19 crisis

26 March, 2020 - Thursday 26th March, 2020 Australian Greens Disability spokesperson Senator Jordon Steele-John has again called for urgent action to ensure dis...

Greens urge Australian Government to intervene in case of Australian citizen detained in China

26 March, 2020 - The Australian Greens condemn in the strongest terms the Chinese Government’s decision to formally indict Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun on...

Disabled people & Carers need the $550 COVID-19 supplement

25 March, 2020 - Wednesday 25th March, 2020 Australian Greens disability spokesperson Senator Jordon Steele-John has called on Minister Ruston to urgently exten...

Government must provide income support for temporary visa holders

25 March, 2020 - The Federal Government must provide income support for temporary visa holders impacted by the coronavirus shutdown, Greens Immigration spokespe...

Senate Inquiry calls for sweeping changes to medicinal cannabis access

25 March, 2020 - A Senate Committee Inquiry examining access to medicinal cannabis in Australia has made a series of landmark recommendations to significantly i...

Greens call for National Cabinet to end rental evictions and protect homeowners

25 March, 2020 - Tonight’s crisis National Cabinet meeting should be focused on housing relief to protect renters and tenants, the Australian Greens said today,...

Greens amendments to protect renters pass NSW Parliament

25 March, 2020 - The Greens NSW successfully amended the COVID-19 Emergency Measures Bill in NSW Parliament last night, to enable protections for renters to be ...

WA legal system must adapt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without undermining justice

25 March, 2020 - Greens spokesperson for Justice Hon Alison Xamon MLC has today called for stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in WA courts, whi...