Latest News

From the Senator for Victoria

28 October, 2015 - After my first full year in the Senate, this government has shown itself to be more out of touch with the concerns of Australians and our env...

From the National Treasurer

28 October, 2015 - Some reflections from the national treasurer on the Australian Greens’ continued growth in the face of uncertain times. By Osman Faruqi &...

From the Senator for Tasmania

28 October, 2015 - Looking back on the year in which the Abbott Government entered the twilight zone, it's hard to recall a time when politics in this country h...

From the Leader

28 October, 2015 - This year hasn’t just been one of big changes for the Australian Greens – it’s been one of big wins. By Senator Richard Di Natale   ...

From the Outgoing Greens Leader

28 October, 2015 - For me, life after parliament will not be life without politics and activism – I'll always be a Green, ready to be an additional pair of hand...

PM dodges coal moratorium question and says coal will relieve energy poverty

27 October, 2015 - 27/10/2015 The Prime Minister has failed to properly respond to today’s admirable call by 61 eminent Australians for an international mora...

The cost of Barnett's Hubris

27 October, 2015 - Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam commented on today's announcement by WA Premier Colin Barnett ...

Renewables sidelined for coal and gas in Qld Government’s Draft Infrastructure Plan

27 October, 2015 - 27/10/2015 The Queensland Government’s Draft Infrastructure Plan, released today, confirms its obsession with coal and gas and hardly ment...

Lord Mayor should attend Climate Conference: Greens

27 October, 2015 - Greens Senator and former Adelaide City Councillor Robert Simms says his former Council colleagues should back the Lord Mayor's participation...

Greens encourage new Chief Scientist to champion renewables

27 October, 2015 - Greens Science spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today welcomed the appointment of Dr Alan Finkel as Chief Scientist and encouraged Dr Finkel to con...

Perth Freight Link tenderers join unpopularity contest

27 October, 2015 -  Greens Member for South Metropolitan Lynn MacLaren MLC has warned successful tenderers for the  Perth Freight Link that they have signed up ...

From the Co-Convenors

27 October, 2015 - 2015 has been a momentous year for the Greens, having successfully contested various state elections, transitioned to a new federal parliamen...

From the National Manager

27 October, 2015 - The past year in the national office was focused on consolidation of existing activities, and planning and preparing for the next election — ...

Greer’s transphobic views perpetuate discrimination

26 October, 2015 - Greer’s transphobic views perpetuate discrimination The Greens say the transphobic views of Germaine Greer show that she is out of touch with...

Qld women travelling interstate for abortions reconfirms need to decriminalise abortion in our state

26 October, 2015 - 26/10/2015 With Queensland medical experts saying women are travelling to other states to have abortions,  the Palaszczuk Government must ...