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Rachel Siewert’s April Update

8 May, 2017 - Senator Rachel Siewert What a whirlwind journey for the WA Greens these last few months! A great state campaign has seen us double our representat...

Great win for nuclear veterans, but still more to do

8 May, 2017 - Australian Greens Co-deputy Leader and nuclear spokesperson Senator Scott Ludlam has thanked Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan for extending the...

Scott Ludlam's April Update

7 May, 2017 - Scott Ludlam The final week of the parliamentary session before the autumn break saw government dysfunction at its most absurd. Coalition Senators...

Broadcasters, government should support Australian kids TV: Greens

6 May, 2017 - The Australian Greens have called on the Communications Minister to strengthen the requirements for broadcasters to produce high quality Australia...

Greens to refer Government education plan to inquiry

5 May, 2017 - The Australian Greens will refer the Government’s education legislation to a senate inquiry when parliament returns next week, to ensure the propo...

ACT Greens call for demonstration housing precincts in Canberra to showcase sustainability and affordability

5 May, 2017 - “As our city grows, the ACT Greens believe—as does the Canberra community—that we should set a high standard for the quality of our homes and our ...

Greens anoint Wynne the Minister for the Wrecking Ball

5 May, 2017 - Greens Southern Metro MP Sue Pennicuik has anointed Richard Wynne the Minister for the Wrecking Ball following his failure to protect the Greyhoun...

Greens to refer Government education plan to inquiry

5 May, 2017 - The Australian Greens will refer the Government’s education legislation to a senate inquiry when parliament returns next week, to ensure the propo...

Visa fees will only entrench disadvantage

5 May, 2017 - Exorbitant fees for parental visas are deeply unfair and will entrench disadvantage, Greens Immigration spokesperson Nick McKim says. "The governm...

Greens call on Labor to urgently implement Collie jobs transition plan

5 May, 2017 - The Greens have urgently called on the State Government to implement a transition plan for Collie workers into renewable energy jobs after today’s...

Turnbull must do better than unquestioning subservience to Trump: Greens

5 May, 2017 - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s performance with President Trump in New York was weak and acquiescent, and did nothing to look out for Australia...

Back off Barnaby, and take your cruel games with you

4 May, 2017 - Greens Senator for South Australia Sarah Hanson-Young has slammed Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan for spruiking a cruel deal to Whyalla steelworker...

Editorial: Aftermath of the WA State election 2017

4 May, 2017 - The Green Issue Editors Swans now glide peacefully across Bibra Lake, as a result of the WA state election which saw construction on nearby Roe 8 ...

Back off Barnaby, and take your cruel games with you

4 May, 2017 - Greens Senator for South Australia Sarah Hanson-Young has slammed Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan for spruiking a cruel deal to Whyalla steelworker...

NDIS planning process needs fixing

4 May, 2017 - A report by National Disability Services (NDS) designed to ensure the National Disability Insurance Scheme stays on track to deliver the best serv...