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Faruqi reacts to Labor’s decision to reinstate UNRWA funding

15 March, 2024 - Greens Deputy Leader and spokesperson for International Aid and Global Justice Senator Mehreen Faruqi, has responded to Minister Wong’s announc...

Allow Councils to tax and regulate short-term holiday lets: Greens

15 March, 2024 - Greens NSW MPs Jenny Leong and Tamara Smith have today urged the NSW government to tax short-term holiday lets in a joint submissionto the NSW ...

Greens tackle Launceston youth homelessness

15 March, 2024 - Cecily Rosol | Lead Candidate for Bass Homelessness in Launceston has grown dramatically, with the number of people without adequate accommo...

Coronial recommendations for pill testing increase pressure on new Premier

15 March, 2024 - The Victorian Greens have said the new Premier can no longer ignore the mounting pressure in favour of pill testing, following the release of n...

Greens warn Labor against dealing with Liberals on climate

15 March, 2024 - Following reports that Energy Minister Chris Bowen is considering further extending public subsidies for fossil fuel powered cars, the Greens h...

Greens back Metro mechanics

15 March, 2024 - Tabatha Badger | Lead Candidate for Lyons The Greens back Metro bus mechanics who are planning to walk off the job today following concerns ...

Greens join Lorinna residents calling for urgent action to improve management of Lorinna forest

14 March, 2024 - Tabatha Badger | Lead Candidate for Lyons The Greens have backed Lorinna residents calling for a local water catchment area currently used a...

Greens commit to North West renters

14 March, 2024 - Dr Darren Briggs | Lead Candidate for Braddon In a housing crisis that is overwhelmingly hurting renters the Tenants Union of Tasmania is un...

Visa cancellations

14 March, 2024 - The Greens condemn the Australian government's decision to cancel visas for Palestinians fleeing the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza and alrea...

Environmental crimes set to see bigger penalties with a stronger regulator in NSW

14 March, 2024 - The NSW Government is set to introduce stronger penalties for some environmental offences bringing them more in line with current costs, effect...

Canberrans choose ACT Greens leadership team

13 March, 2024 - Shane Rattenbury and Rebecca Vassarotti have been elected the Parliamentary Leader and Deputy Parliamentary Leader of the ACT Greens, in an Aus...

New Territory Plan a ‘missed opportunity’ to address housing and environmental crises

13 March, 2024 - Greens MLA Jo Clay says an inquiry into the new Territory Plan shows the Government should have gone further, faster to boost housing in existi...

VicForests are 'environmental vandals', Greens welcome reports of closure

13 March, 2024 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed reports VicForests will cease to exist by the end of June, calling the controversial state-owned logging com...

Labor’s NT school deal locks in underfunding for every student

13 March, 2024 - Labor’s deal with the NT government on public school funding is too little, too late, and will actually lock in underfunding for the most disad...

ACT Government boosts support for retirement village residents  

13 March, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced a $25,000 grant to the ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association (ACT RVRA) to enhance support for retirem...