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Spendour in the Grass cancellation shows need for urgent festival funding

27 March, 2024 - “Today’s shock cancellation of the beloved Splendour in the Grass Festival is yet another reminder that we need urgent funding to support festi...

Splendour cancellation biggest warning yet that more support is needed or music festivals will die: Greens

27 March, 2024 - Reports that massively popular Byron music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled just weeks after tickets went on sale is a d...

Playgroup for parents in custody keeps families connected

27 March, 2024 - ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), together with SHINE for Kids, have launched a playgroup for family members in custody at the Alexander Maconoc...

Tamara Smith MP secures funding for rehabilitation of coastal estuaries

27 March, 2024 - Tamara Smith MP, Greens Member for Ballina, has today announced funding from the NSW government for the rehabilitation of three key coastal est...

Emissions bill facing roadblock following Labor’s gas fast-track

26 March, 2024 - The Greens say that Labor’s continued attempts to weaken First Nations voices and fast-track new gas projects is a “roadblock” to the governmen...

Secretive NDIS Changes To Be Introduced to Parliament

26 March, 2024 - NDIS Legislation is to be introduced into the House of Representatives tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March 2024.  Senator Steele-John Greens...

Labor’s cruel new plan for people seeking asylum is a desperate and futile attempt to outflank the Coalition

26 March, 2024 - The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its race to the bottom on migration and refugee rights today by rushing through legislation that wi...

Real test for Crown begins now, Greens urge Labor to ditch culture of leniency

26 March, 2024 - The Victorian Greens have said the real test for Crown begins now, following a decision by the state’s gambling and casino commission to allow ...

Forests portfolio

25 March, 2024 - Incoming Greens Forests spokesperson Senator Nick McKim says he will use the portfolio to campaign for an end to native forest logging in Austr...

Greens announce new portfolios to push Labor on inequality, forests and immigration

25 March, 2024 - The Australian Greens have announced new portfolio allocations to push the government on rising social inequality, the destruction of native fo...

Safe drinking water in the Northern Territory

24 March, 2024 - Lines attributable to Asta Hill: Water quality Right now, there are no enforceable drinking water quality standards throughout the Northe...

Brad Pettitt’s February Update

22 March, 2024 - Highlighting problems in the proposed Climate Change Bill and Residential Tenancies Act and failed promises for LGBTQIA+ folks By Hon Brad P...

Gas fast-track committee report exposes Labor/Liberal climate deal

22 March, 2024 - Today’s Senate report confirms Labor and the climate-denying Liberals are backing new laws to fast-track gas projects and remove First Nations ...