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Greenwashing should be illegal

2 March, 2023 - The Greens welcome the ACCC’s announcement to investigate businesses for greenwashing, but are calling for Government and regulators to go furth...

Future of Australia Post

2 March, 2023 - Greens spokesperson for Communications Senator Sarah Hanson-Young responded to the release by the Albanese Government of a discussion paper...

GREEN ISSUE EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 2023

2 March, 2023 - By The Green Issue Editors On reflection, it should have been obvious. When the Editors suggested that our theme for the February Green Issue...

Speed reduction and controls for Nullarbor Ave in Harrison

2 March, 2023 - I am sponsoring a petition calling on the ACT Government to reduce the speed of Nullarbor Avenue to 50km/h (maintaining the 40km/h school z...

Greens urge Labor to stare down live export industry pressure

2 March, 2023 - Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Animal Welfare, has criticised  efforts by the live sheep expo...

Greens announce plan to slash energy prices and repower the economy

2 March, 2023 - The Greens have today launched their plan to decarbonise the economy and deliver affordable renewable energy, for every household ahead of the N...

Greens announce plan to slash energy prices and repower the economy 

2 March, 2023 - 2nd March, 2023 Greens announce plan to slash energy prices and repower the economy The Greens have today launched their plan to decarbon...

Greens welcome Australia's decision to co-sponsor Vanuatu’s ICJ climate resolution

2 March, 2023 - Greens welcome Australia's decision to co-sponsor Vanuatu’s ICJ climate resolution Deputy Greens Leader and International Aid & Global Ju...

Greens respond to failures of NSW Government to reduce Aboriginal over-representation in out of home care

1 March, 2023 - The Ombudsman’s report Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy focus area 2 (out-of-home care) – were the targets achieved? released yesterday reveals that...

Greens call for right to protest to be enshrined in law ahead of Cherish Kuehlmann bail hearing

1 March, 2023 - UNSW educator Cherish Kuehlmann will appear in court today to challenge bail conditions set after she was arrested in the middle of the night by...

Greens Condemn Liberal-National Mismanagement of Hospitals After Shocking Hospital Data

1 March, 2023 - The NSW Greens are calling for both parties to commit to nurse-to-patient ratios and a 15% pay rise for nurses, midwives and paramedics, after s...

ABS figures show further interest rate rises unwarranted

1 March, 2023 - ABS figures released today show that further interest rate rises are unnecessary. “The RBA should not continue to raise interest rates when i...

A Law of Averages?

1 March, 2023 - Robodebt and Algorithmic Accountability By Mark Brogan, Volunteer with The Greens (WA). Formerly ECU. Advocates on environment and heritage. ...

Upset about Offsets

1 March, 2023 - Do greenhouse gas offsets contribute to emissions reduction, or are they just an excuse to continue emitting? By Chris Johansen, Green Issue ...