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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...

Jay Weatherill: Will you stand up for the Bight or bow down to big oil?

9 June, 2017 - The Australian Greens are calling on the SA Government to stand with coastal communities, tourism and fishery industries in protecting the Great ...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

Queensland Labor ignoring real reason for power bill shock: privatisation

5 June, 2017 - Queensland Labor’s new energy plan ignores the real reason for spikes in energy costs, says Michael Berkman, Queensland Greens state spokesperson...