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Corrupting Influence of Gun Lobby Out to Water Down Gun Control Laws

22 October, 2018 - Australian Greens Spokesperson for Gun Control, Senator Mehreen Faruqi and Greens spokesperson for Democracy, Senator Larissa Waters, have re...

Reduce conflict between water used in coal/gas mining, and the environment and agriculture: Senate Committee

22 October, 2018 - The final report of a Senate Inquiry into water use by mining operations has recommended expanding Commonwealth control over water use, and d...

Communities continue to campaign against forced Council amalgamations

22 October, 2018 - Local communities are still hurting in NSW from the forced amalgamations of local Council perpetrated by the NSW Liberal Government. Yeste...

Mental health check needed before getting a gun

22 October, 2018 - After 4 Corners unmasked the gun lobby buying its way into state and federal parliaments the Greens are calling for action, starting with men...

A vote for change at the Wentworth by-election

19 October, 2018 - The Wentworth by-election has become a referendum on climate change and refugees and is a unique opportunity to send a message to the Liberal...

Alert: Protest Australia's Richest Greyhound Race

19 October, 2018 - Australian Greens Animal Welfare Spokesperson, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, will speak at a protest tomorrow afternoon outside the Wentworth Park,...

ACT Greens: Reproductive rights improved in the Territory

19 October, 2018 - The ACT Greens are pleased today that legislation to improve access to medical abortions in the ACT has passed in the Legislative Assembly. ...

Freedom of Information Reform - Why Are We Waiting?

19 October, 2018 - The Upper House of State Parliament voted last night to support Greens’ amendments to the Freedom of Information Act, but without Government ...

2018 Supporter Survey: the results are in!

19 October, 2018 - Thousands of Greens supporters recently took time out to respond to our 2018 Supporter Survey – and with the numbers now crunched, we share t...

This is what we can create together

19 October, 2018 - Richard Di Natale is angry – and, having just concluded his nationwide tour, it’s clear to see that many other Australians are, too. But wher...

A Global Greens update: celebrations and concerns

19 October, 2018 - In recent months, Green parties around the world have been experiencing tremendous highs and disappointing lows. By Vivienne Glance &nbsp...

Why I’m leaving a gift to the Greens in my will

19 October, 2018 - Have you ever thought about leaving a gift in your will to the Greens? It‘s not as hard as you might think. By Dr Rosalie Schultz   ...

A statement on sexual harassment

19 October, 2018 - In October, National Council discussed sexual harassment within the party and agreed to a clear statement on the issue. By Alex Schlo...

Leigh Creek Energy project must be stopped

18 October, 2018 - A team of senators from the Morrison Government, the Labor party, and Nick Xenophon’s Centre Alliance has rejected a motion calling for a ban...

For renters, minor modifications will make a house a home: ACT Greens

18 October, 2018 - The ACT Greens today called for tenants to be able to install picture hooks and furniture anchors (make ‘minor modifications’) to their renta...