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A third of appeals over robo-debts have debts aside by AAT

1 June, 2018 - It has been revealed in senate estimates that a third of appeals over Centrelink robo-debts have resulted in debts being set aside by the Adminis...

When the climate goes downhill, skiers won't: Bandt

1 June, 2018 - When the climate goes downhill, skiers won't: Bandt Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that today's report fo...

Turnbull must stand up to Trump on tariffs, not bend the knee

1 June, 2018 - News that US President Donald Trump has imposed new metal tariffs on Europe, Canada and Mexico is further proof Australia’s ‘special relationship...

Greens will pursue minimum wage legislation: Bandt

1 June, 2018 - Greens will pursue minimum wage legislation: Bandt Greens employment spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that the Greens will press ahead with ...

Greens call on Turnbull Govt to legislate on car pollution standards, not cave in to car industry demands

31 May, 2018 - The Greens are calling on the Turnbull Government to legislate stringent vehicle emissions standards before the next election, or see Australia b...

Government has not sought department advice on whether Newstart is liveable

31 May, 2018 - It has been revealed in senate estimates that the Government has not sought advice from the Department of Social Services on the ability for job ...

WA last time to sign up to redress, it is time to get it done: Greens

31 May, 2018 - The Australian Greens are urging the Western Australian Government to not stall any longer on signing up to the national redress scheme, particul...

School chaplains program is not fit to support our kids: Greens

31 May, 2018 - Questionable religious organisations using their fringe ideals to treat depression, anorexia, combat bullying and push gay conversion therapy met...

WA must follow European Union’s lead and pass The Green’s plastic ban bill

31 May, 2018 - Tuesday, 29th May 2018 In the wake of news that the European Union has proposed a ban on plastics, The Greens (WA) are calling for the WA Governm...

Greens call on Turnbull Govt to legislate on car pollution standards, not cave in to car industry demands

31 May, 2018 - The Greens are calling on the Turnbull Government to legislate stringent vehicle emissions standards before the next election, or see Australia b...

Qld Labor keeps failing on fracking

31 May, 2018 - “Fracking puts lives and livelihoods at risk”, says Greens Senator and spokesperson for Mining and Resources Andrew Bartlett. “The news about San...

Government has not sought department advice on whether Newstart is liveable

31 May, 2018 - It has been revealed in senate estimates that the Government has not sought advice from the Department of Social Services on the ability for job ...