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OPCAT ratification must include offshore detention

15 December, 2017 - The government's ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or ...

This year we said yes to equality; we said yes to love.

15 December, 2017 - Senator Richard Di Natale I am so profoundly happy that we can finish our parliamentary year knowing that our country has changed for the be...

First Speeches by our newest MPs

15 December, 2017 - Samantha Rathnam, Victorian MLC - 1 November, 2017 (page 5552) Lidia Thorpe, Victorian MLA - 29 November, 2017 (page 4135) Senator Jordan ...

What even is a global anoxic event?

15 December, 2017 - Peter Everett Discussions about the impacts of global warming are primarily about the effects of minor climate change, such as an increase i...

McGowan government must clarify its election promise to fund disability advocacy groups: Greens

14 December, 2017 - The McGowan Government must clarify its position on funding individual disability advocacy services under the NDIS after state disability se...

McGowan government must clarify its election promise to fund disability advocacy groups: Greens

14 December, 2017 - The McGowan Government must clarify its position on funding individual disability advocacy services under the NDIS after state disability se...

Want to work with wind turbines? CIT courses now available

14 December, 2017 - Shane Rattenbury, MLA Australia’s wind industry now has the option to undertake accredited wind training without leaving our shores with the...

Greens back CRC’s crucial role in regional communities

14 December, 2017 - Greens Regional Development Spokesperson Diane Evers MLC has thrown her support behind a campaign to support the continuation of Community R...

Valuing teaching will lead to better NAPLAN results: Greens

13 December, 2017 - The Australian Greens are calling for an end to the State and Federal Government blame game on NAPLAN results and restore value to the educa...

Qld Labor needs to act on Senate Report into Shark Mitigation and Deterrence 

13 December, 2017 - In light of the new Senate report into shark mitigation and deterrence, Greens State MP Michael Berkman and Greens Senator for Queensland An...

Serious lack of honesty, transparency and accountability at all levels of NBN rollout: Greens

13 December, 2017 - The rollout of the National Broadband Network is suffering from a serious lack of honesty, transparency and accountability at all levels – G...

Serious lack of honesty, transparency and accountability at all levels of NBN rollout: Greens

13 December, 2017 - The rollout of the National Broadband Network is suffering from a serious lack of honesty, transparency and accountability at all levels – G...

Valuing teaching will lead to better NAPLAN results: Greens

13 December, 2017 - The Australian Greens are calling for an end to the State and Federal Government blame game on NAPLAN results and restore value to the educa...

Australian Greens call for more details of WA government's decision to join federal approach to NDIS

12 December, 2017 - The Australian Greens have welcomed a decision by the West Australian government to become part of the federal approach to the National Disa...

More investment needed in “neglected” Woden: ACT Greens

12 December, 2017 - The ACT Greens have today welcomed the Planning and Urban Renewal Committee’s report into the Woden Territory Plan Variation (TPV), with the...