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Labor failing first climate test and helping Morrison

29 January, 2021 - The Australian Greens have said Labor is letting Scott Morrison off the hook as its new climate spokesperson, Chris Bowen, fails to adopt the...

Adam Bandt demands freedom for Park Hotel refugees

29 January, 2021 - Leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt MP, has demanded freedom for 12 refugees imprisoned in the Park Hotel in his electorate of Melbou...

The report to mark the end of Native Forest Logging

29 January, 2021 - The Federal Government’s Independent Report into the Operation of the  Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 has...

Expanding homelessness and housing services

29 January, 2021 - The ACT Government is committed to providing secure, long-term accommodation to Canberrans who need it most. To meet the complex needs of peo...

As Labor drops the ball, Climate Targets Panel puts science back at the top of the debate, where it belongs

28 January, 2021 - The Greens have welcomed a new independent report on Australia’s 2030 targets, which shows Australia’s 2030 targets must be at least doubled ...

Urgent review of lethal shark net measures needed

28 January, 2021 - An alarming new report showing a drastic decline in shark and ray populations is yet another reason shark nets and lethal drum lines must be ...

Greens urge Morrison to introduce stronger environment laws after scathing review

28 January, 2021 - The Greens are calling on the Morrison Government to implement stronger environment laws before we lose our precious nature and wildlife for ...

Rattenbury - Speech for the Commencement of the Legal Year

28 January, 2021 - I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on, the Ngunnawal people. I acknowledge and respect their continuing cult...

Greens announce experienced duo in bid to secure representation in both Houses of Federal Parliament

28 January, 2021 - The ACT Greens have today announced that Tim Hollo will once again run for the seat of Canberra, alongside academic and Wakka Wakka woman, Dr...

Morrison must rule out Nats coal plan

27 January, 2021 - Amid brewing dissatisfaction within the Nationals over their place in the Coalition, Scott Morrison must rule out giving in to their absurd d...

Childcare Expenses Back To Pre-Covid Levels

27 January, 2021 - Australian Greens Education spokesperson Senator Mehreen Faruqi has said that the December quarter Consumer Price Index data released today b...

ACT Greens mark January 26 as a Day of Mourning

26 January, 2021 - The ACT Greens are today marking January 26 as a Day of Mourning, calling for greater discussion in the local community about how our city, a...

Statement on the resignation of Alistair Coe

23 January, 2021 - Upon Alistair Coe’s announcement that he will resign his seat, the ACT Greens wish to acknowledge Mr Coe’s contributions to the ACT Legislati...

Greens grand slam plan to honour Margaret Court

22 January, 2021 - The Greens have slammed reports that one of Australia’s most high profile racists and bigots will receive an Australia Day honour, calling it...

Morrison has no power on gas prices - but he could help Australians with energy bills

22 January, 2021 - The Greens have attacked the Prime Minister’s attempted spin on domestic gas reservation, pointing out that it will have no impact on Austral...