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Govt’s Job Keeper payment fails many in arts, entertainment and creative industry

31 March, 2020 - The Federal Government’s Job Keeper payment rules fail many in the arts, entertainment and creative industry which employs many casuals and sea...

Disabled People & Carers left out of $130 billion stimulus

31 March, 2020 - Tuesday 31st March, 2020 Australian Greens Disability spokesperson Senator Jordon Steele-John said the Government's failure to extend the $550 ...

Any public transport operator bailouts in Victoria must guarantee jobs

31 March, 2020 - The Victorian Greens are calling on the Andrews Government to make sure that any public transport operator bailout guarantees jobs and gives ta...

COVID-19 lockdown raises many unanswered questions

31 March, 2020 - Serious questions remain about how the new NSW Public Health Order issued late last night will be applied, delivered and enforced according to ...

No More Racing – Animal Cruelty Is Not An Essential Service

30 March, 2020 - Australian Greens Senator for NSW and Animal Welfare spokesperson Dr Mehreen Faruqi has said that all greyhound and horse racing should cease i...

Greens call on Minister to act now to save regional newspapers

30 March, 2020 - The Greens are calling on Communications Minister Paul Fletcher to urgently respond to requests for assistance for regional media as more and m...

Greens call on government to halt planning decisions during COVID-19

30 March, 2020 - Today the Greens are calling for a moratorium on all planning decisions, including the approval of all gas and mining projects, until the gover...

Safeguards for refugees and asylum seekers serious gap in Government responses to COVID-19 crisis

30 March, 2020 - Greens WA spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Health Hon Alison Xamon MLC has called on the Federal Government to immediately release refugee...

Ban on evictions welcomed, but rent relief is needed to avoid debts

30 March, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed National Cabinet’s decision to place a ban on evictions over the next six months, saying it will help to ens...

Greens call for early release of low-risk prisoners in Victoria

30 March, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the Andrews Government to reduce overcrowding in prisons by granting an early release to low-risk prisoners...

Where to from here? The government's response to COVID-19

30 March, 2020 - Right now, we are experiencing a health threat that is causing seismic shifts in the way we live, work and interact with each other. Decisions ...

Increased funding vital for frontline domestic violence support services

29 March, 2020 - The Greens welcome the announcement of additional funding for domestic violence counselling and referral services during this crisis, but warn ...

Parliamentary oversight established into the NSW Government’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic

28 March, 2020 - The NSW Parliament's Upper House Public Accountability Committee yesterday established an ongoing inquiry to oversight the Government's managem...

Recognise and support animal care as an essential service: Greens

27 March, 2020 - Australian Greens Senator and Animal Welfare spokesperson Dr Mehreen Faruqi has called on the Government to commit to recognising veterinary an...

Greens call for full coronavirus lockdown

27 March, 2020 - The Australian Greens have joined calls for a full New Zealand-style mandatory stay at home lockdown to respond to the growing COVID-19 pandemi...