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ACT Government COVID-19 Budget stimulus package

1 February, 2020 - The ACT Greens, and the ACT Government, understand that the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic will be unlike anything our society has experien...

Greens blast seismic testing beginning from Monday in Lake Macquarie

31 January, 2020 - From Monday, without proper consultation or notice, Centennial Coal will begin seismic testing and drilling in the basin of Lake Macquarie wi...

Energy deal not plugged into the climate crisis

31 January, 2020 - A plan between the Federal and NSW Liberal Government to prop up the failing gas industry will increase the use of unsustainable Coal Seam Ga...

Young Victorians would be able to vote in local elections under historic move by the Greens

30 January, 2020 - The Victorian Greens will seek to lower the voting age for local government elections in a historic move when parliament resumes next week. ...

Greens condemn Trump’s efforts to further entrench injustice and conflict in the Middle East

29 January, 2020 - The Australian Greens today condemned US President Donald Trump’s blatantly unfair “peace” proposal for Israel and Palestine, which would ins...

Greens push 'Equality Bill' in Victoria to protect LGBTI people in faith-based schools

29 January, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have announced their plans to re-introduce a bill that would protect students and teachers at faith-based schools across...

Government’s planning changes would fail on trees and climate

27 January, 2020 - As Canberra swelters through another record-breaking summer, the Greens today expressed concern that proposed Government rule changes will fa...

Government needs long-term recovery plan to protect environment and wildlife in Victoria

24 January, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the Andrews Government to establish a long-term bushfire recovery plan to prevent the further destruction...

Upfield shared path detours a missed opportunity

24 January, 2020 - The Upfield shared path is set to close for 18 months due to the Level Crossing Removal Project. The 18-month detour will discourage many ...

Greens party an emerging force in India

24 January, 2020 - India’s political system does not encourage women to get into politics. But thanks to gender equity training delivered via the Australian Gre...

The long-lasting health impacts of the bushfires

24 January, 2020 - Make no mistake: the climate emergency is a health emergency. As a doctor, Richard Di Natale explains the long-term health impacts of these f...

How the bushfire emergency threatens our unique ecology

24 January, 2020 - More than a billion animals have been killed by fires across the country, with thousands of hectares of habitat destroyed. We need a climate ...

This is what the climate emergency looks like

24 January, 2020 - By Adam Bandt This summer has made it eerily clear what the climate emergency looks like in Australia. As I dropped my kids off at c...

What you can do to help in the midst of the bushfire crisis

24 January, 2020 - It’s been a terrifying and tragic start to the new year. And while you might feel helpless, there are some practical things you can do to hel...

Greens back action to stop oil drilling in Bight

22 January, 2020 - The Greens have backed the community groups taking legal action to challenge the government regulator’s (NOPSEMA) initial approval of Norwegi...