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Circular Economy progress welcome

27 October, 2022 - “Endless consumption on a finite planet does not work,” said Jo Clay MLA, ACT Greens spokesperson for the Circular Economy. “I welcome Minist...

The Making of an Anti-monarchist

27 October, 2022 - Why cling to an institution that has been responsible for so much human misery in the past and remains a threat to the evolution of democracy...

Whitlam in China 1971

27 October, 2022 - Whitlam’s daring visit opened up new ways for Australia to embrace the opportunities and benefits of engaging with Asia and we can learn from...

Labor’s 1 million home claim is a complete con job

26 October, 2022 - Lines attributable to Max Chandler-Mather MP, Greens spokesperson for housing and homelessness: Over the last five years the private sector b...

No buck for the bang in ‘women-centred’ budget

26 October, 2022 - Labor’s Women’s Budget Statement outlines the problems women face, but offers very little when it comes to delivering the solutions women nee...

Labor’s private school cash splash a Morrison throwback

26 October, 2022 - Labor’s budget has failed the public schools test, committing even more to private schools than the Morrison Government pledged in its March ...

Paid FDV Leave passes the Senate, finally!

26 October, 2022 - The Greens welcome passage of the Bill to give employees access to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave. It is a long overdue refo...

Budget provides $9000 a year for the wealthy and does nothing to raise the rate of income support.

26 October, 2022 - Australian Greens Social Services spokesperson Senator Janet Rice has condemned Labor’s decision to give tax cuts to the wealthy while one th...

Greens welcome funding for national Truth and Treaty processes

26 October, 2022 - “Funding national Truth and Treaty processes is an investment in real power for First Nations people.” Said the Greens spokesperson for First...

Parents and carers left waiting for Labor’s far off budget promises

26 October, 2022 - Greens spokesperson for Finance Senator Barbara Pocock is disappointed by Labor’s delayed attempts to improve support and lower cost of livin...

There’s a threatened species crisis - yet no money in the Budget for native forests and habitat restoration.

26 October, 2022 - Australian Greens Spokesperson for Forests, Janet Rice, has lashed out at the Labor Government for failing to budget to protect native forest...

Government Must Fast Track Gambling Card After Crime Commission Report

26 October, 2022 - The Government must stand up to the pressure from the powerful gambling industry and fast track the implementation of a cashless gambling car...

Greens support the Green Line

26 October, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have announced their support for the Green Line Proposal.  The Green Line is a community-developed proposal for ...

Labor making pain last longer than necessary

24 October, 2022 - In response to statements from the Treasurer tat the Budget will see wages go backwards for another two years and paid parental leave measure...