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Progress on ‘War on Food Waste’ despite delay on food waste roll-out: ACT Greens

5 June, 2019 - Since April this year, green bins have been now rolling out across all Canberra suburbs. The ACT Greens have been calling on the Government to...

Greens call on Government to back Brand South Australia

5 June, 2019 - Today in State Parliament, Greens SA MLC Mark Parnell will be moving a motion calling on the Marshall Liberal Government to reinstate the funding...

Combustible cladding crisis - hundreds of buildings identified as at-risk

5 June, 2019 - Almost two years after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, secret documents obtained by the Greens NSW have revealed hundreds of buildings in the Ci...

MEDIA RELEASE: Greens move for an inquiry into threatened species on World Environment Day

5 June, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have marked World Environment Day by introducing a motion for an inquiry into the crisis facing Victoria’s natural environme...

ACT Greens - ACT Budget 2019-2020

4 June, 2019 - The ACT Greens have today broadly welcomed this year's Budget, including major investments in Justice Reinvestment, a strong Health agenda, and c...

Government must step in on Packer’s Crown Sale

31 May, 2019 - The Government must assure the public that it is investigating whether James Packer’s Crown Casino sale doesn’t breach any agreements in place an...

Pedestrian and passenger upgrades needed at expanded bus interchange

30 May, 2019 - As the cold snap continues, the Greens have today called for urgent upgrades to the expanded bus interchange on Alinga Street—including weather-p...

Government must act on poor prisoner health findings: Greens

30 May, 2019 - Media Release: 30 May 2019   Greens spokesperson for corrective services and health Hon Alison Xamon MLC has again raised her concerns...

Pedestrian and passenger upgrades needed at expanded bus interchange

30 May, 2019 - Onwards from the recent bus network changes, the ACT Government recently expanded the Civic bus interchange into Alinga Street (outside the GPO)....

Greens move to repeal lockout laws

29 May, 2019 - Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann has moved to repeal the lockout laws which prevent patrons from entering a venue in the inner city and Kings Cross afte...

Critical inquiry into disability established

29 May, 2019 - Critical inquiry into disability established Newly elected Greens MP Abigail Boyd will sit on an urgent inquiry into the Government's bill for a ...

Sydney water restrictions too little too late

29 May, 2019 - The Level 1 water restrictions to be imposed by the NSW Government on 1 June do not go far enough in protecting Sydney’s water supply, Greens MP ...

Time for Victoria to declare a climate emergency

28 May, 2019 - Today, the Greens will be tabling motions in the Victorian Parliament, calling for recognition that we are in a climate emergency. This follow...

Senator Mckenzie as Agriculture Minister Will Be A Disaster for Animal Welfare

27 May, 2019 - Australian Greens Senator and Animal Welfare Spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, has described Senator Bridget Mckenzie’s appointment as Agriculture...

Budget lacks leadership on climate, slashes public services

27 May, 2019 - “Dan Andrews has missed the moment to act on climate & environment,” said Leader of the Victorian Greens Samantha Ratnam. “With ten years ...