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Turnbull’s Senate blackmail hits families already doing it tough

1 February, 2017 - The Prime Minister’s proposal to make childcare more affordable while cutting the family tax benefit is an attack on families already struggl...

Turnbull government is putting the lives of women and children fleeing domestic violence at risk

1 February, 2017 - As parliament prepares to resume next week the Australian Greens are calling on the Turnbull government to commit to life-saving domestic vio...

Greens to strengthen WA multiculturalism

1 February, 2017 - The Greens would work towards a Multiculturalism Act in WA, similar to Queensland and Victoria, advocate for the restoration of funding to th...

End the US impasse, bring refugees to Australia

1 February, 2017 - Malcolm Turnbull should end the uncertainty and confusion over the US refugee "deal" and bring the people to Australia, Greens Immigration sp...

Details of NDIS secret deal must be revealed: Greens

1 February, 2017 - The Greens have called for the details of a secret deal signed between the WA and Federal Governments on the National Disability Insurance Sc...

Liza Harvey must denounce One Nation

1 February, 2017 - The Greens have called on the next Liberal leader, Liza Harvey, to formally declare her party will preference One Nation last after it was re...

Greens stand with Central Queensland farmers struggling to stay on their land

1 February, 2017 - The Australian Greens do not support the resumption of quality farmland whether for mining, coal seam gas or expanded military facilities, in...

Details of NDIS secret deal must be revealed: Greens

1 February, 2017 - The Greens have called for the details of a secret deal signed between the WA and Federal Governments on the National Disability Insurance Sc...

Understanding Trump voters

1 February, 2017 - Katie Robertson ​There's a carnival-like buzz in the air as I walk along the crowded, dusty perimeter of the Florida Showgrounds. Stalls line...

Tax cut Senate push shows Turnbull is out of touch with Australian society

31 January, 2017 - The Greens Treasury spokesperson has criticised Malcolm Turnbull for continuing to push for tax cuts that would drive the budget further into...

Dutton must intervene to help pregnant woman on Nauru

31 January, 2017 - Immigration Minister Peter Dutton must immediately intervene so a pregnant woman on Nauru suffering serious health problems can receive medic...

Dutton must intervene to help pregnant woman on Nauru

31 January, 2017 - Immigration Minister Peter Dutton must immediately intervene so a pregnant woman on Nauru suffering serious health problems can receive medic...

Tax cut Senate push shows Turnbull is out of touch with Australian society

31 January, 2017 - The Greens Treasury spokesperson has criticised Malcolm Turnbull for continuing to push for tax cuts that would drive the budget further into...

Expansion of native forest logging not the answer to Heyfield Mill's supply crisis

31 January, 2017 - Greens spokesperson for Forests, Samantha Dunn MP, said the State Government must not expand native forest logging as part of a deal to keep ...

Want clever Year Ones? Start with addressing early education funding shortfalls

30 January, 2017 - The Liberal Government’s plan to test Year One students is merely a distraction from their unwillingness to adequately fund and resource earl...