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Support for community projects tackling climate change

11 May, 2022 - Six projects will share over $155,000 under the ACT Government's Community Zero Emissions Grants program to deliver projects that help ...

Greens launch plan to halt the extinction crisis

10 May, 2022 - Media release  Greens leader Adam Bandt MP and environment spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young have launched Green Australia, a plan ...

It’s time to throw in the game – Let’s get gambling out of ACT politics

10 May, 2022 - Andrew Braddock responds to ABC article about the influence of the gambling industry in politics.  “The ABC online article was unambiguou...

Greens call on Government to rule out explosives in fish farm trial

9 May, 2022 - The Greens have called on the Morrison Government to intervene and rule out using explosives on protected seals during its three-year trial of fis...

Leaders' Debate farce prompts Greens move for Independent Debates Commission

9 May, 2022 - The Australian Greens will move in the next parliament to establish an Independent Debates Commission to oversee live television election debates,...

Greens put free childcare on balance of power shortlist

8 May, 2022 - For less than what the government gives in handouts to the likes of Clive Palmer, we could have free childcare for all.

Greens announce plan for a democratic, well-resourced, expert national planning body for Canberra

8 May, 2022 - ACT Greens candidate for Canberra Tim Hollo has today announced an ambitious plan to fundamentally reform the National Capital Authority “The N...

The Greens colour Australia with the artists wage - a pilot program to sustain creatives

7 May, 2022 - MEDIA RELEASE  The Greens are announcing an artists funding pilot program called The Artists Wage. 10,000 established or emerging artists ...

POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT: Supporting First Nations Parents and Babies

6 May, 2022 - The Greens will today announce an investment in culturally appropriate healthcare for First Nations parents and babies, from pregnancy to early ch...

Labor betrayal on live export

6 May, 2022 - Australian Greens Animal Welfare spokesperson Senator Mehreen Faruqi has panned Labor’s apparent swift backflip today on its promised phase-out of...

Greens launch plan to protect lutruwita/Tasmania’s forests

6 May, 2022 - The Greens have today launched a plan to protect lutruwita/Tasmania’s forests for future generations and for a safe climate, all while ensuring ne...

Greens $15 billion plan for a “Made in Australia” Bank to power clean energy future

6 May, 2022 - The Greens will today outlined plans for a $15 billion “Made in Australia” Bank and manufacturing fund - bolstering Australia’s capacity...

Greens launch plan to protect lutruwita/Tasmania’s forests

6 May, 2022 - Under the Greens plan the Federal Government would pay the Tasmanian Government to end native forest logging. The payment reflects the carbon valu...

Greens will ban clearing of koala habitat with no exceptions

5 May, 2022 - The Australian Greens say alarm bells are ringing over reports NSW will continue to allow the clearing of koala habitat under new rules for privat...

Greens to push for pilot to fully electrify homes and vehicles in entire town

5 May, 2022 - Media release  Greens Leader Adam Bandt has announced a new election policy for a $235 million “electrify everything” pilot program in bot...