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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Timing of Government plan to toughen asbestos safety rules ludicrous following Roe 8 debacle: Greens

27 January, 2017 - The Greens have today slammed the Barnett Government for being hypocritical following an announcement of its intention to apply “tough new pe...

Fracking ban to protect the Kimberley’s precious places: Greens

27 January, 2017 - Friday, 27 January Liz Vaughan, Greens candidate for the Kimberley, is calling for a ban on fracking and unconventional gas across the region...

Greens Senator for SA Sarah Hanson-Young welcomes new citizens

26 January, 2017 - Greens Senator for South Australia Sarah Hanson-Young had the honour of welcoming and congratulating almost 100 new citizens at the Mitcham A...