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If Miles wants coal money paid back he should start by asking his own party

22 February, 2017 - Environment Minister Steven Miles reached new heights of hypocrisy this morning calling for the coal industry to pay back millions of dollar...

Coca-Cola Amatil closure another blow for local factory workers

22 February, 2017 - The Australian Greens extend their condolences to the staff and their families affected by today’s announcement that the Thebarton Coca-Cola...

Come on Labor! Let's have a revenue-raising arms race to address inequality.

22 February, 2017 - The Australian Greens’ Treasury spokesperson, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, today challenged Labor to a contest between now and the next elect...

Youth justice minister should heed no-confidence motion

22 February, 2017 - Greens MP Nina Springle says the youth justice minister should heed the no-confidence motion passed by parliament's upper house and start pu...

Debt collectors posing as Government department just another line of deceit

22 February, 2017 - A report of a debt collection agency portraying itself as a Government department is just another underhanded and nasty tactic being used as...

Perth Freight Link environmental breaches snap inquiry

22 February, 2017 - The snap senate inquiry into the continuation of construction of the Perth Freight Link in the face of significant environmental breaches wi...

Anti-hierarchical campaigning

22 February, 2017 - Toby Pettigrew In late January, the Australian Young Greens welcomed members from around Australia to the ACT for its yearly conference – AY...

Senator Brandis, pick up the phone and call Centrelink

21 February, 2017 - “Senator Brandis: step out of your ivory tower, and attempt to call Centrelink. Be prepared for a wake-up call”,  Australian Greens Senator ...

Greens call for real time pill testing and information sharing

21 February, 2017 - In a WA first this election, the WA Greens are moving to establish a new Drugs Information and Monitoring System (DIMS) which would share vi...

Greens vow to ensure State agencies, ministers are held to account on Roe 8

21 February, 2017 - Greens South Metropolitan MLC Lynn MacLaren says all State agencies and ministers will be forced to answer questions at a future State Parli...

Senator Brandis, pick up the phone and call Centrelink

21 February, 2017 - “Senator Brandis: step out of your ivory tower, and attempt to call Centrelink. Be prepared for a wake-up call”,  Australian Greens Senator ...

Speaking up to protect women

21 February, 2017 - Caroline Le Couteur I often visit my daughter and granddaughter in Byron Bay, where Wicked Camper Vans are a regular sight. I have always be...

Lights out for South Australians to protect profits for big power companies

20 February, 2017 - SA Power Networks has admitted to staying quiet for a week and a half on a software glitch that saw an additional 60,000 South Australian ho...

Lights out for South Australians to protect profits for big power companies

20 February, 2017 - SA Power Networks has admitted to staying quiet for a week and a half on a software glitch that saw an additional 60,000 South Australian ho...

What Did The Greens Get Up To In The First Two Weeks Of Parliament In 2017

20 February, 2017 - WAs the Australian Greens Whip I give a regular insight into what’s happening in Parliament with the top pieces of legislation, amendments, ...