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Massive rise in racism concerns must impel action

30 November, 2021 - Australian Greens Anti-racism spokesperson Senator Mehreen Faruqi has said the findings of the latest Mapping Social Cohesion report, which ...

Government must act swiftly on Jenkins recommendations

30 November, 2021 - The Greens have warned the government that Australian women expected them to swiftly and fully implement the recommendations of the Jenkins ...

Live performance industry sounds alarm over insurance

30 November, 2021 - The Greens are urging the Morrison Government to listen to the live music and entertainment industry groups who are again today pleading for...

National emissions data shows pollution rising

30 November, 2021 - Today’s quarterly emissions data reveals that emissions have risen by almost 2% this quarter and that the temporary decrease in carbon pollu...

Listening to communities to protect and develop dryland ovals around Canberra

30 November, 2021 - Jo Clay MLA is moving a motion in the Legislative Assembly today, calling on the ACT Government to listen to communities to develop dryland ...

It's time for Labor to shut down VicForests and end native forest logging: Greens

30 November, 2021 - The Victorian Greens have said the recent expose on VicForests has made clear that the outlaw organisation has been allowed to get away with...

Ensure your pool is safe this summer

30 November, 2021 - Canberrans with backyard pools are encouraged to be extra vigilant this summer and to check if their pool fencing and barriers meet current ...

Greens will keep fighting against nuclear waste dump

29 November, 2021 - The Greens have pledged to keep fighting against South Australia being a dumping ground for nuclear waste, despite the Morrison Government d...

Omicron spurs urgency of TRIPS waiver and vaccine equity

29 November, 2021 - Australian Greens International Development spokesperson Senator Mehreen Faruqi has said that the emergence of the Omicron variant has put f...

Federal standard essential on First Nations cultural heritage

29 November, 2021 - The Greens have called on the Western Australian Government to delay the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill until the national standard is ag...

Greens to move for senate inquiry into new online trolling laws

28 November, 2021 - Greens Spokesperson for Media and Communications Senator Sarah Hanson-Young responded to the Morrison Government’s announcement today it wil...

Significant progress on Parliamentary & Governing Agreement

27 November, 2021 - Protecting and creating secure local jobs, maintaining Canberra’s natural environment, supporting the transition to a net zero emissions fut...

Morrison gas plan proves even Net Zero 2050 is a lie

26 November, 2021 - The Greens have slammed the Morrison Government’s 2021 national gas infrastructure plan as exposing its Net Zero 2050 pledge as a short term...

More support for Canberrans experiencing emotional distress

26 November, 2021 - The ACT will open its first Safe Haven tomorrow so Canberrans experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, isolation or lon...

New Rental Relief Fund to support tenants as eviction moratorium ends

26 November, 2021 - As the ACT Government’s moratorium on evictions for rent arrears for COVID-19 impacted households ends, struggling Canberrans will still rec...