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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...

From the Senator for Western Australia

28 October, 2015 - 2015 has been a whirlwind year marked by highs and lows on a journey to making a caring and sustainable Australia we can all be proud of. ...

From the Policy Committee

28 October, 2015 - This year, committee members have undertaken an incredible amount of work in reviewing scores of Australian Greens’ policies. By Catherine...

From the Senator for South Australia

28 October, 2015 - This is my last chance to speak to you as a Greens senator for South Australia as I have made a decision to retire. By Senator Penny Wrigh...

From Adam Bandt, MP for Melbourne

28 October, 2015 - All across Australia, people are standing up for what matters and against Tony Abbott and his ultra-conservative agenda. By Adam Bandt &n...

From the Senator for NSW

28 October, 2015 - Two years under the Abbott government has been devastating for most Australians and the environment. By Senator Lee Rhiannon   Tw...

From the National Secretary

28 October, 2015 - For the better part of the year, the new National Council has been diligently working on the things that matter to keeping our party going. ...

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 ...

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...

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...