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DBCA MUST EXCLUDE TINGLE FOREST FROM PRESCRIBED BURNING PROGRAMS

16 July, 2025 - The Greens (WA) are calling for the WA Labor government to amend prescribed burning programs to exclude tingle forests, after a p...

Greens’ sector-backed childcare watchdog is ready to go while the Government stalls with band-aid fixes

16 July, 2025 - In response to news that the government will look to establish a national database of childcare staff, the Greens are continuing to urge the gov...

Horrific footage of man killed in police custody demands urgent reform from Labor's Premier and Police Minister

15 July, 2025 - NSW Greens Justice Spokesperson Sue Higginson has today condemned Labor Premier Chris Minns and Police Minister Yasmin Catley's failure to commi...

Treasurer's housing targets are pie in the sky

15 July, 2025 - MEDIA RELEASE Treasurer's housing targets are pie in the sky 15 July 2025 There is an urgent need for tax reform if Labor want...

Greens say Anti-Semitism Envoy’s position fast becoming ‘untenable’

14 July, 2025 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for Anti-Racism, has responded to reports about family donations...

Premier Chris Minns victim-blaming of Kathleen Folbigg is callous and cruel

14 July, 2025 - Greens MP, spokesperson for justice and solicitor Sue Higginson has condemned the comments from Premier Chris Minns after he refused to meet wit...

Greens welcome Murujuga rock art World Heritage listing, but industrial threats persist

12 July, 2025 - The Greens welcome UNESCO including Murujuga on the World Heritage List and hope Labor will now ensure its survival by cancelling the draft appr...

It's time for tri-partisan reform to fix early childhood education

11 July, 2025 - This op-ed was published in the Canberra Times in July 2025.  With parliament returning in just two weeks, we have a rare chance to work...

Anthony Albanese should get serious about tackling all racism

11 July, 2025 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Higher Education has responded to Anthony Al...

Horrific crimes by police against naked, mentally unwell woman - Premier and Police Minister must act

10 July, 2025 - Greens MP Sue Higginson has renewed calls for reform of NSW Police after two police officers pleaded guilty to assaulting, capsicum spraying and...

Last chance for real climate action to save Great Barrier Reef from In Danger listing

10 July, 2025 - The Australian Greens urge the Australian and Queensland governments to act on UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee’s advice to protect the Great B...

Tim Clifford’s June Update

9 July, 2025 - Surreal to be back in the Upper House, and gearing up to tackle the bourgeoning housing problems By Hon Tim Clifford, MLC Wow – what a whi...

Greens slam reckless ANU cuts, call on local ministers to step up and defend universities

9 July, 2025 - Both federal and territory governments must take urgent action to protect the integrity of higher education, as the Australian National Universit...

Social Housing, Not a Stadium

9 July, 2025 - VANESSA BLEYER | Lead Candidate for Braddon Liberal and Labor politicians are focussed on building a billion-dollar stadium and protecting cor...