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Government blatantly misleads parliament and the public on trade deal job claims

17 September, 2015 - Today in Senate question time, Greens spokesperson for Trade, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, asked why the government had made such a basic er...

Nationals support for effects test a challenge for Malcolm Turnbull

16 September, 2015 - The Nationals’ support for an effects test presents a massive challenge for new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his government, Austral...

South Australia to be devastated by Coalition water reshuffle

16 September, 2015 - With the nation's water supply now in the hands of the National's Agriculture Minister from, South Australia and the crucial Murray River w...

Government continues to rush China Free Trade Agreement process

16 September, 2015 - Greens spokesperson for Trade, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson reproaches the government for introducing the enabling legislation for the China-...

Senator Nick McKim given new portfolio responsibilities

15 September, 2015 - Australian Greens Senator Nick McKim has been allocated the portfolios of Schools; Attorney-General; and Innovation, Small Business and Com...

Turnbull must show compassion, release children from Nauru

15 September, 2015 - The new Prime Minister must show leadership and compassion by releasing all children and families from the Nauru detention camp, the Austra...

Senate supports Greens' amendments about unfair contract provisions for small businesses

14 September, 2015 - Today the Senate supported (34 in favour, 25 against) the Australian Greens amendments to the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Busines...