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PEFO confirms need for more active fiscal policy: Greens

25 May, 2016 - Greens Treasury spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook released today confirms there are bleak econom...

Greens release plan for giant boost to science and research

25 May, 2016 - The Australian Greens want to put Australia on a path to spending 4% of GDP on science and research by 2030. Announcing the policy at the Walter ...

Greg Hunt's wind stunt won't fool Tasmania

25 May, 2016 - Senator Whish-Wilson provides the following comments on Greg Hunt’s visit to Robbins Island to talk up wind farm prospects. “There have been ver...

Greens announce national plan for legal, accessible and affordable abortion

24 May, 2016 - The Australian Greens today announced a $15 million plan to improve the accessibility and affordability of abortion nationally.  Queensland Senat...

Greens commit to reducing mental health gap for country Victorians

24 May, 2016 - Greens commit to reducing mental health gap for country Victorians The Greens have announced a $280 million plan to bridge the divide between men...

Voluntary pre-commitment fails to curb problem gambling

24 May, 2016 - Voluntary pre-commitment has failed  Greens gambling spokesperson Colleen Hartland says the state budget papers prove that Voluntary Pre-Commitme...

NT Greens announce Senate Candidate Dr Michael Connard

24 May, 2016 - With the Labor Senator Nova Peris not contesting her seat, NT voters might be fearful that they won't have any strong progressive candidate to vo...

Greens back new approach to suicide prevention

24 May, 2016 - Greens back new approach to suicide prevention The Greens have backed calls for the development and introduction of a new approach to suicide pre...

Labor missing opportunity to combat LGBTI discrimination

24 May, 2016 - Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and the ALP are missing an opportunity to stamp out discrimination against LGBTI Australians by ruling out removin...

Labor’s LGBTI plan won’t end discrimination

23 May, 2016 - The Australian Greens urge the Labor party to join them in committing to removing religious exemptions to the Sex Discrimination Act, following R...

Contaminated water still an issue one year on

23 May, 2016 - Monday, May 23 Every West Australian should have access to safe drinking water, including people living in remote areas, according to WA Greens M...

Greens unveil plans for an Innovation Nation

23 May, 2016 - The Australian Greens have today released a comprehensive Innovation Policy to back startup enterprises, support STEM education and boost innovat...

Greens announce $1.4 billion boost for mental health sector

23 May, 2016 - Greens announce $1.4 billion boost for mental health sector The Greens have announced a mental health package that turns the system’s focus to pr...

Greens unveil plans for an Innovation Nation

23 May, 2016 - The Australian Greens have today released a comprehensive Innovation Policy to back startup enterprises, support STEM education and boost innovat...

Greens announce $1.4 billion boost for mental health sector

23 May, 2016 - Greens announce $1.4 billion boost for mental health sector The Greens have announced a mental health package that turns the system’s focus to pr...