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Barnett Government upstaged by Federal Government on protection of biodiversity

22 January, 2016 - Greens biodivesity spokesperson Lynn MacLaren MLC says the Barnett Government should feel embarrassed by the Federal Enviroment Minister's mo...

Higher Education Update - January 2016

22 January, 2016 - This edition of the Higher Education Update e-newsletter covers Senator Simms' background in the higher education sector, the successful #sto...

Barnett spooked by Court ruling he must follow Government policy

22 January, 2016 - In response to today’s announcement on Roe 8 Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC asked, “The Chief Justice ruled they have to refer to their own policies, ...

Ban college brokers and scrap public funding for for-profits

22 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have welcomed the proposal to ban private colleges using brokers to sell courses, and have urged the Government to scra...

Stubborn WA Premier just can’t take a hint

22 January, 2016 - It's long past the moment he could do so graciously, but the WA Premier needs to give up his monomaniacal Roe 8 push instead of wasting more ...

Barnett Government upstaged by Federal Government on protection of biodiversity

22 January, 2016 - Greens biodiversity spokesperson Lynn MacLaren MLC says the Barnett Government should feel embarrassed by the Federal Environment Minister’s ...

Mark Latham’s sexist comments show urgent need for Sex Discrimination Commissioner

22 January, 2016 - Mark Latham's appalling comments about our admirable outgoing Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, provide even more evidence the Liberal Gov...

The World Heritage values of the Burrup

22 January, 2016 - DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Question No. 2633 Senator Ludlam asked the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, in writing, ...

Communities standing up to attacks on forests

21 January, 2016 - Communities standing up to attacks on forests 2016 has begun with battles to protect some of south east Australia’s most precious forests, wi...

Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future

21 January, 2016 - Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future The Greens say the prospect of Belgian automotive company Punch International buying GM ...

Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future

21 January, 2016 - Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future The Greens say the prospect of Belgian automotive company Punch International buying GM ...

Marriage Equality and Sexuality Update - January 2016

20 January, 2016 - This edition of the Marriage Equality and Sexuality Update e-newsletter covers Senator Simms' first speech, the Greens' Wedding Crashers camp...

Greens push for inquiry into V/line failures

20 January, 2016 - Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber says he will push for a parliamentary inquiry into the V/line rail debacle. “This is a major meltdown. No...

Qld Nickel should have been made to pay for job-intensive rehabilitation of site up front

20 January, 2016 - Revelations that the state government failed to secure a bond for the rehabilitation of the Qld Nickel are deeply disappointing. "It's disgra...

Same-sex marriages performed overseas must be recognised

20 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to recognise same-sex marriages performed overseas following disturbing news that...