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Specialised fast-track of COVID-19 DV cases needs additional funding

27 April, 2020 - The decision to fast-track COVID-related domestic and family violence matters and parenting disputes in the family court must be backed in with...

COVID-19 App

26 April, 2020 - The Government’s shameful disregard for privacy continues with the release of its COVID-19 app. “If the Government wants people to use this app...

Govt declares war with environment with plans to scrap protection laws

24 April, 2020 - The Morrison Government has declared war with the environment with its announcement it plans to cut ‘green tape’ even before the 10-year review...

Greens welcome Jay Weatherill's calls for a rethink on childcare

24 April, 2020 - The Greens have today welcomed a call from former Labor Premier, Jay Weatherill, for a rethink of how childcare is run, which aligns with Green...

A better normal

24 April, 2020 - When we get through this COVID-19 pandemic – and we will get through it – let’s not put everything back exactly where it was. Let’s work togeth...

The Atjeh Greens in Aceh: brave and united

24 April, 2020 - Founded in 2013, the Atjeh Greens are growing stronger with every passing year. And in 2024, there is a good chance they will contest the Indon...

Climate action starts with political donations reform

24 April, 2020 - Corporate donations are distorting our democratic process. That means the most meaningful thing we can do to take urgent climate action is to r...

Government votes down motion for stronger scrutiny committee

23 April, 2020 - In a blow to democracy, the Andrews Government has voted down a motion that would have set up a stronger scrutiny committee to oversee its resp...

ACT Government condemns rise in racist incidents in response to COVID 19

23 April, 2020 - The ACT Government is today dismayed and disappointed to learn of a number of reports of racist, discriminatory incidents that have taken place...

Temporary Visa Holders

22 April, 2020 - The Greens welcome moves by some state governments to support temporary visa holders, but they show how people have been abandoned by the feder...

RBA Governor right about need for tax reform, but that doesn't mean tax cuts: Greens

22 April, 2020 - The Australian Greens have joined RBA Governor Dr Lowe’s calls for tax reform, with Australian Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, saying that means rem...

Victoria's frontline workers deserve guaranteed compensation cover

22 April, 2020 - The Victorian Labor Government must immediately ensure that frontline workers are protected by workers compensation during COVID-19, to avoid a...

'Metre matters' laws are critical during COVID-19, and yet Victoria is the only hold-out state

22 April, 2020 - In an effort to make bike riding safer for the growing number of people and families who are riding their bikes as a result of COVID-19, the Vi...

Comments regarding call for Senate inquiry into the future of tertiary education

21 April, 2020 - Senator Faruqi commented on the Australian Association of University Professors' call for a Senate inquiry. Quotes from Senator Mehreen Faruqi,...

Govt's 'aggressive deregulation agenda' threat to enviro laws

21 April, 2020 - Finance Minister Mathias Cormann’s comments today that the Federal Government will take an “aggressive deregulation agenda” post-Covid19, is co...