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Richard Di Natale at the Greens' National Conference

26 November, 2016 - Leader of the Australian Greens Party Dr Richard Di Natale has called on the government to put the interests of farmers ahead of their wealt...

George Brandis must resign or be sacked

25 November, 2016 - If reports of George Brandis instructing the former Solicitor-General to act in a political way and ignore the rule of law are true, he shou...

Greens proud of legal fight against Adani mega-coal mine

25 November, 2016 - “We are disappointed with this decision but are proud of the tenacious legal fight to oppose this mega-coal mine. “When governments fail to ...

Greens call on Nats to cross the floor in the House to support the lower backpacker tax

24 November, 2016 - Greens Treasury spokesperson, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson welcomes the passage of the amended backpacker tax at a lower tax rate of 10.5% thr...

Greens push to take fracking ban national

24 November, 2016 - The test is on for the Nationals and the Labor party with the Senate today debating the Australian Greens’ bill to ban fracking and give lan...

Senate urges Government to address accessing the NDIS for blind and vision impaired people

24 November, 2016 - The Senate has supported a motion initiated by Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert that calls on the Government to address barriers for...

Senate calls for Australia to act against organ harvesting

24 November, 2016 - The Senate has passed a motion recognising the human rights challenges of forced organ procurement in parts of the world and inviting the go...

Greens to Turnbull: we’ll believe infrastructure talk when we see action

24 November, 2016 - The Turnbull government’s response to Infrastructure Australia’s Australian Infrastructure Plan is shaping up to be just another example of ...

Green Growth Plan debacle postponed until after election

24 November, 2016 - Greens Planning Spokesperson Lynn MacLaren MLC has welcomed the Government’s decision to delay finalising its key planning document for the ...

Ending domestic violence is a wicked problem - Greens

24 November, 2016 - Violence against women is preventable and gender equity and adequate funding for front line services are at the heart of the solution, Green...

Greens urge bill that winds back transport funding for people with disability not be passed

24 November, 2016 - The Australian Greens have urged a bill that will wind back transport funding for people with disability who will not access the NDIS not be...

Women of Australia need more than words; the government needs to stand up, speak out and cough up.

23 November, 2016 - Australian Greens Deputy Leader and spokesperson for women spoke at a breakfast event for White Ribbon Day held in Parliament House this mor...

Barnaby needs to put his mouth where the Murray is

23 November, 2016 - South Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has challenged Barnaby Joyce to a public debate in Adelaide on the health of the Murray R...

Greens give Ministerial Standards some teeth

23 November, 2016 - The Senate today supported an Australian Greens motion to force the government to disclose currently secret meetings between former minister...