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Another sitting week, another transphobe stunt

18 October, 2023 - Liberal Senator Alex Antic is up to his usual antics this week — introducing a virulently transphobic and homophobic bill to Parliament. T...

Greens can't back invasion of Gaza

16 October, 2023 - The Australian Greens have today refused to support the looming invasion of Gaza, saying the government must take steps to stop an invasion t...

Labor fails Brisbane residents affected by flight noise

16 October, 2023 - Today Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Greens spokesperson for Transport, Infrastructure and Sustainable Cities introduced a Private Member’s Bill int...

Greens call for $250m Truth Commission in wake of Dutton’s misinformation campaign

15 October, 2023 - Following a corrosive misinformation campaign led by Peter Dutton, the Albanese Labor government must lay the groundwork for lasting First Na...

Disappointing Referendum result demonstrates need for Truth-Telling

14 October, 2023 - The disappointing Referendum outcome follows a corrosive misinformation campaign emboldened by Peter Dutton, say the Greens, and demonstrates...

Greens condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia in wake of Middle East attacks

11 October, 2023 - Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt MP has condemned instances of hate and bigotry in Australia, and expressed concern over civilian d...

Court Win for Coal & Gas Shows Labor’s Environment Laws Broken

11 October, 2023 - Response to today's legal decision on the Living Wonders case. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young is spokesperson for the Environmen...

Cancelled Parade signals the clock is ticking for the Melbourne Cup

11 October, 2023 - Australian Greens Deputy Leader and spokesperson for Animal Welfare, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, has welcomed cancellation of this year's Melbour...

Greens in solidarity with Services Australia workers; call for urgent action from Labor

9 October, 2023 - The Greens are backing strike actions by Services Australia staff today, saying Labor must act to fix the social security system for both work...

Survey: Half of private school parents would move their kids into properly funded public system

9 October, 2023 - The Greens say new survey data explodes the myth that private schools are providing “choice” for parents, with half of parents of private scho...

Australian Greens Statement on the Situation in Palestine and Israel

8 October, 2023 - Statement from Senator Jordon Steele-John, Greens Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs:  "The Greens reject and condemn all forms of viole...

Greens Join Yes23 Mega doorknock in SA with Premier, Elders

8 October, 2023 -   WHAT: Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Uncle Moogy Sumner & Yes23 Mega Doorknock with Premier, Elders WHEN: 12:10pm TODAY, Sunday ...

Senate inquiry exposes Australian Antarctic Division in turmoil

5 October, 2023 - Senate inquiry hearings into Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) funding mismanagement have exposed the Division is in turmoil. A staggerin...

Labor offers Liberal solutions to Immigration crisis

5 October, 2023 - Labor’s approach to Australia’s immigration system is too similar to the Liberal Party and leading to the same disastrous human rights outcome...

Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade another wasted opportunity

4 October, 2023 - Greens Senator Larissa Waters will visit the Sunshine Coast today to meet with Caloundra residents opposing the Caloundra Transport Corridor U...