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Government must act on poor prisoner health findings: Greens

30 May, 2019 - Media Release: 30 May 2019   Greens spokesperson for corrective services and health Hon Alison Xamon MLC has again raised her concerns...

Pedestrian and passenger upgrades needed at expanded bus interchange

30 May, 2019 - Onwards from the recent bus network changes, the ACT Government recently expanded the Civic bus interchange into Alinga Street (outside the GPO)....

Greens move to repeal lockout laws

29 May, 2019 - Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann has moved to repeal the lockout laws which prevent patrons from entering a venue in the inner city and Kings Cross afte...

Critical inquiry into disability established

29 May, 2019 - Critical inquiry into disability established Newly elected Greens MP Abigail Boyd will sit on an urgent inquiry into the Government's bill for a ...

Sydney water restrictions too little too late

29 May, 2019 - The Level 1 water restrictions to be imposed by the NSW Government on 1 June do not go far enough in protecting Sydney’s water supply, Greens MP ...

Time for Victoria to declare a climate emergency

28 May, 2019 - Today, the Greens will be tabling motions in the Victorian Parliament, calling for recognition that we are in a climate emergency. This follow...

Senator Mckenzie as Agriculture Minister Will Be A Disaster for Animal Welfare

27 May, 2019 - Australian Greens Senator and Animal Welfare Spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, has described Senator Bridget Mckenzie’s appointment as Agriculture...

Budget lacks leadership on climate, slashes public services

27 May, 2019 - “Dan Andrews has missed the moment to act on climate & environment,” said Leader of the Victorian Greens Samantha Ratnam. “With ten years ...

Budget lacks leadership on climate, slashes public services

27 May, 2019 - “Dan Andrews has missed the moment to act on climate & environment,” said Leader of the Victorian Greens Samantha Ratnam. “With ten years ...

If Labor fast tracks Adani, the Greens will strike in the inner city: Bandt

24 May, 2019 - If Labor fast tracks Adani, the Greens will strike in the inner city: Bandt Greens Deputy Leader and spokesperson for climate change and energy A...

Government should impose water restrictions now

24 May, 2019 - Due to unprecedented drought fuelled by the climate emergency facing Australia, the NSW Government must immediately impose water restrictions on ...

Victoria can take steps now to address recycling crisis

23 May, 2019 - The Victorian Greens are calling for immediate action on the deepening recycling crisis in Victoria. There are clear policies that can be imp...

Meaningful action to address Aboriginal suicide long overdue: Greens

22 May, 2019 - Media Release: 22 May 2019   Greens spokesperson for mental health and suicide prevention the Hon Alison Xamon MLC has welcomed t...

More education needed to change attitudes around intimate images, women’s rights

22 May, 2019 - As a new report finds that attitudes towards intimate images are not keeping up with legislative change, the ACT Greens have today called for exp...

ACT Government driving climate action with new electric vehicles

21 May, 2019 - The first two Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles will be welcomed into the ACT Government fleet today at Winyu House by Minister for Climate Change ...