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Bill to save petroleum titles over marine parks raced into legislation with the help of Labor

24 February, 2016 - “It is disappointing that the Government and the ALP have moved to validate offshore petroleum titles in marine parks that were deemed inval...

The Homeless, the Liberals and their investment properties

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:37):  I rise to take note of answers provided by Senator Co...

Effects Test a challenge of leadership for Scott Morrison

23 February, 2016 - The ACCC’s submission to the Options Paper on strengthening the law against the misuse of market power has again made it abundantly clear th...

Government and ALP join to keep cashless welfare card trials alive

23 February, 2016 - A Greens disallowance motion that would block the trial of the cashless welfare card trial in Ceduna has been opposed by the Coalition and t...

While the Liberals Fight Negative Gearing Reform, 44000 young Australians are Homeless

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia—Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Finance, representi...

Digital Radio and Community Broadcasting

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:34):   The Australian Greens support the Broadcasting Legis...

Turnbull can fund Melbourne Metro Rail

23 February, 2016 - Turnbull can fund Melbourne Metro Rail With a positive business case released for Melbourne Metro Rail, the Greens have said there is no exc...

Greens call for inquiry into homophobia and transphobia in schools as PM muscles in on Safe Schools Coalition

23 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens will tomorrow move for a Senate inquiry into homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, as the Prime Minister cal...

Tax, Housing and Homelessness

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia—Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Finance, representi...

The Homeless, the Liberals and their investment properties

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:37):  I rise to take note of answers provided by Senator Co...

Government and ALP join to keep cashless welfare card trials alive

23 February, 2016 - A Greens disallowance motion that would block the trial of the cashless welfare card trial in Ceduna has been opposed by the Coalition and t...

Greens call for inquiry into homophobia and transphobia in schools as PM muscles in on Safe Schools Coalition

23 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens will tomorrow move for a Senate inquiry into homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, as the Prime Minister cal...

Digital Radio and Community Broadcasting

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:34):   The Australian Greens support the Broadcasting Legis...

Dutton’s ‘blackmail’, ‘self-harm’ comments a disgrace: Greens

22 February, 2016 - The Immigration Minister's claims that he is being held to ransom and blackmailed by a one-year-old girl are inexcusable, the Australian Gre...

Drilling in the Great Australian Bight will not go unchecked

22 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens welcome Senate support for their inquiry into proposed drilling off the Great Australian Bight. "BP must be held to ac...