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UPDATED: Greens motion recognises a healthy environment as a human right

10 February, 2022 - The ACT Greens are calling on the ACT Government to ensure Canberrans have the right to a healthy environment by including it in the Human R...

ACT Government strengthening family violence laws

10 February, 2022 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury will introduce the Family Violence Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to the ACT Legislative Assembly today. ...

Greens secure inquiry into political interference in ARC grants

9 February, 2022 - The Senate has given its support to a motion of Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi to refer her private members’ bill Australian Research Council ...

Greens call for cross-party commitment to end culture of sexual violence and harassment

9 February, 2022 - The Greens have called on all parties to pledge an end to Australia’s culture of sexual violence, harassment and predatory behavior by commit...

Victoria to investigate rise of far-right extremism

9 February, 2022 - The Victorian Parliament will investigate the growing threat and influence of far-right extremism in Victoria following the introdu...

Greens motion recognises a healthy environment as a human right

9 February, 2022 - The ACT Greens are calling on the ACT Government to ensure Canberrans have the right to a healthy environment by including it in the Human Ri...

You can't save koalas while continuing to wreck their homes

8 February, 2022 - A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation released today shows that despite the koala being listed as vulnerable, the Morrison...

Greens vow to keep pressure on government to make all workplaces safe

8 February, 2022 - The Greens have welcomed the parliament’s acknowledgement of the abuse and harassment experienced by staff in parliamentary workplaces, but h...

Jo Clay responds to Andrew’s Barr’s comments that $2000 is not a barrier when it comes to e-bikes

8 February, 2022 - In Question Time today, Jo Clay asked Andrew Barr if he would consider including e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and other electric transport in our S...

It’s time to get creative about building a better Gungahlin Town Centre

8 February, 2022 - A response from the ACT Government on Gungahlin Town Centre planning has been tabled in the Assembly today. While there are some improvements...

Greens welcome RATs for kids in kinder and childcare

8 February, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed today’s announcement that the Victorian Government will provide free Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) for kids in...

New members join ACT Climate Change Council

8 February, 2022 - The ACT’s nation-leading work on climate action will be guided by new faces, as four new members join the ACT Climate Change Council. Dr A...

Greens seek coal & gas pause during climate negotiations

7 February, 2022 - At the Greens’ first face to face Party Room meeting of the year on Monday 7 February before Parliament resumes, the party will confirm the a...

Communications Minister looking for a quick fix with election in sight

7 February, 2022 - With the federal election just months away, the Morrison Government has tried to find a quick fix for the ongoing issue of ABC funding by end...

Greens push for Senate inquiry into research veto

7 February, 2022 - When parliament resumes on Tuesday 8 February, Australian Greens Education spokesperson Senator Mehreen Faruqi will move to establish a Senat...