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Creating a nation we can all celebrate

26 September, 2022 - The British Empire declared the first war on these shores – a war that continues today and targets First Nations children, women, men, land...

Abolishing the Cashless Debit Card is a start, but we must end all compulsory income management

24 September, 2022 - Australian Greens Social Services spokesperson Senator Janet Rice has welcomed the end of the cashless debit card in four affected communit...

What you need to know about the Burrup Hub

23 September, 2022 - The scale of threat posed by the many interconnected fossil fuel projects in WA’s Pilbara region is staggering, and yet we’ve stopped talki...

An Australian head of state

23 September, 2022 - The death of Queen Elizabeth II this month has reignited debate about the relevance of the monarchy in 21st century Australia. Now it is ti...

Pakistan at a climate crossroads

23 September, 2022 - Right now, Pakistan is in the news due to massive flooding, monsoon rains and melting glaciers. the country needs urgent support – and the ...

Who do we want to be as a country?

23 September, 2022 - It’s been an interesting couple of weeks to say the least! As Adam Bandt points out, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted some Toug...

People like us

23 September, 2022 - Refugees are largely and eagerly characterised in this country as shady, illegitimate freeloaders to be kept out at all costs. As the Green...

The Munupi Clan defeats a fossil fuel giant

21 September, 2022 - In a landmark hearing, Federal Court Justice Mordecai Bromberg, has ruled Santos failed to consult with Traditional Owners over its Barossa...

Floodplain Harvesting Law struck down by NSW Upper House for the 4th time

21 September, 2022 - The NSW Upper House has just disallowed a floodplain harvesting regulation for the fourth time because, once again, the Water Minister has ...

Major climate bill shot down by Labor and the Liberals

21 September, 2022 - Both Labor and the Liberals have shot down a Greens bill that would have legislated an end date for coal mining and burning in Victoria of ...

Planning Bill welcome, more improvements still needed

21 September, 2022 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the tabling of the ACT’s new Planning Bill, whilst indicating that further issues need to be addressed b...

2022 Climate Choices Business Awards winners announced

21 September, 2022 - Businesses from across the Canberra region have been recognised for their commitment to delivering a more sustainable future at the Climate...

Greens introduce Bill to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising

20 September, 2022 - Greens NSW Upper House MP Sue Higginson has today given notice of a bill set to ban fossil fuel advertising in New South Wales. The bill en...

ACT Policing under pressure to stop use of spit hoods as another jurisdiction ends the dangerous practice

20 September, 2022 - Queensland Police Service has announced that they will cease use of spit hoods, increasing the pressure on ACT Policing to follow suit. The...

Labor ignores opportunity to address housing crisis with Arden precinct

20 September, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have called the Victorian Labor Government’s decision not to include mandatory affordable housing in Arden a backwards...