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Government confirms plans to introduce Divorce Tax

9 February, 2016 - Australian Greens spokesperson for Legal Affairs Nick McKim says he is disappointed the federal government is refusing to listen to the Senat...

Report finds NT intervention failed to Close the Gap and meet international human rights obligations

9 February, 2016 - The independent report by Monash University showing the NT intervention simultaneously failed to meet Close the Gap targets and international...

Open Letter to Prime Minister Turnbull on recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

9 February, 2016 - Dear Prime Minister Turnbull In a few days, you will be tabling your first Closing the Gap report in Parliament. It’s an important day for Ab...

Inquiry announced into 'metre matters' bicycle overtaking laws

9 February, 2016 - Greens transport spokesperson Samatha Dunn says a new parliamentary inquiry into the Greens ‘Metre Matters’ bill is the first step towards mi...

CSIRO climate science cuts a test for Turnbull: Greens

9 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens today said the CSIRO’s cuts to climate science are a test for Malcolm Turnbull on innovation and called on the Prime Mi...

Greens pen letter to PM on Close the Gap and the need to address unfinished business

9 February, 2016 - On the eve of the Closing the Gap report, Senator Siewert has written to the Prime Minister outlining concerns that Australia will struggle t...

Greens welcome report on reconciliation

9 February, 2016 - Senator Rachel Siewert has welcomed the launch of a Reconciliation Australia report that lists seven key recommendations aimed at achieving a...

The CEFC Turnbull wants to axe made $73 million, cuts power bills for low income residents

8 February, 2016 - Senate Estimates questioning by the Australian Greens today revealed that the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which the Liberal Government ...

GST rise is dead, but Turnbull must show us the body

8 February, 2016 - Greens Treasury spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said now that the GST rise is dead, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must show us the body to...

Treasurer should not be so quick to rule out negative gearing reform: Greens

8 February, 2016 - Malcolm Turnbull must ignore Scott Morrison's comments and implement negative gearing reform, Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Housing Spo...

Infrastructure Australia releases assessment list, Melbourne Metro goes AWOL

8 February, 2016 - Infrastructure Australia releases assessment list, Melbourne Metro goes AWOL Infrastructure Australia (IA) has named 11 of 14 projects that h...

The CEFC Turnbull wants to axe made $73 million, cuts power bills for low income residents

8 February, 2016 - Senate Estimates questioning by the Australian Greens today revealed that the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which the Liberal Government ...

#estimates - the ABC and the NBN

8 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM: That is great. I appreciate that. I think it makes sense to dwell here while we are here. Thank you for your answers thus far...

Treasurer should not be so quick to rule out negative gearing reform: Greens

8 February, 2016 - Malcolm Turnbull must ignore Scott Morrison's comments and implement negative gearing reform, Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Housing Spo...

ACT Greens call for an end to greyhound racing in the ACT

7 February, 2016 - “Greyhound racing is an outdated industry that promotes the exploitation of dogs, endorses cruelty to animals and encourages problem gambling...