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Appeals to AAT on Centrelink debts has increased, estimates reveals

9 June, 2017 - Questioning during estimates has revealed that the number of appeals made about Centrelink debts to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has...

Finkel report a political fix

9 June, 2017 - The review of Australia's energy markets handed down today by Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel is more interested in fixing a political problem for...

Greens question farming and fracking compatibility

9 June, 2017 - The NT Greens have called into question the NT Government's commitment to horticulture. Last week the Labor Government launched a prospectus iden...

Greens reject fracking pipeline

9 June, 2017 - The Greens say the proposed Northern Territory North East Gas Pipeline stinks. The Australian Greens May National Conference was held during May ...

Finkel report a political fix

9 June, 2017 - The review of Australia's energy markets handed down today by Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel is more interested in fixing a political problem for...

Greens say Victorian parole laws already very strict

9 June, 2017 - “In light of the tragic siege in Brighton, it is understandable that questions are again being asked about the adequacy of Victoria’s parole syst...

SHORTEN’S OLIVE BRANCH ON FINKEL LOOKS MORE LIKE A WHITE FLAG: BANDT

8 June, 2017 - Shorten’s olive branch on Finkel looks more like a white flag: Bandt Greens climate and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt has warned Bill Shorten ab...

Qld Labor fold to Green and community pressure on schools

8 June, 2017 - The Queensland Greens say they cautiously welcome the announcement of two new high schools in the inner city, but the community deserves more tha...

FINKEL "COAL SUPPORT" AND "STORAGE PLAN" MAY RISK TRANSITION: BANDT

7 June, 2017 - Finkel "coal support" and "storage plan" may risk transition: Bandt Greens climate and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP says reports that the Fi...

Greens welcome open letter from Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities on Uluru Statement

6 June, 2017 - The Australian Greens welcome the open letter from the Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities urging all political parties to take heed o...

Greens welcome open letter from Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities on Uluru Statement

6 June, 2017 - The Australian Greens welcome the open letter from the Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities urging all political parties to take heed o...

Media Release: Adani’s so-called announcement just a grab for public funds

6 June, 2017 - Adani’s announcement today is just a PR stunt to squeeze a $1 billion handout from Australian taxpayers, say the Australian Greens.   "This so-ca...

Turnbull's demands to break encryption are counter-productive, dangerous and ignorant: Greens

6 June, 2017 - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s demand for “access” to encrypted services reveals a Brandis-esque level of digital illiteracy across this entir...

Greens back public schools in Senate inquiry

5 June, 2017 - The Australian Greens have reaffirmed their commitment to Australian public schools during today’s Senate inquiry hearing into the government’s p...