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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...

Greens introduce motion to reverse Maroondah Hospital name change

20 September, 2022 - The Victorian Greens will today introduce a motion into the Upper House calling on the Victorian Labor Government to immediately reverse it...

Greens push for state-wide pokies pre-commitment limits

20 September, 2022 - The Victorian Greens will today push to introduce mandatory pre-commitment betting limits on poker machines across the state. This after...

Australian Greens to introduce Fairer Paid Parental Leave Bill

19 September, 2022 - The Greens will introduce the Fairer Paid Parental Leave Bill to deliver 26 weeks of paid leave paid at replacement wage capped, with super...

It’s time to care for those who work and care

16 September, 2022 - Today Parliament will begin hearing evidence from industry and community groups about juggling work and care responsibilities. The Select C...