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Effects Test a challenge of leadership for Scott Morrison

23 February, 2016 - The ACCC’s submission to the Options Paper on strengthening the law against the misuse of market power has again made it abundantly clear th...

Government and ALP join to keep cashless welfare card trials alive

23 February, 2016 - A Greens disallowance motion that would block the trial of the cashless welfare card trial in Ceduna has been opposed by the Coalition and t...

While the Liberals Fight Negative Gearing Reform, 44000 young Australians are Homeless

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia—Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Finance, representi...

Digital Radio and Community Broadcasting

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:34):   The Australian Greens support the Broadcasting Legis...

Turnbull can fund Melbourne Metro Rail

23 February, 2016 - Turnbull can fund Melbourne Metro Rail With a positive business case released for Melbourne Metro Rail, the Greens have said there is no exc...

Greens call for inquiry into homophobia and transphobia in schools as PM muscles in on Safe Schools Coalition

23 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens will tomorrow move for a Senate inquiry into homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, as the Prime Minister cal...

Tax, Housing and Homelessness

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia—Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Finance, representi...

The Homeless, the Liberals and their investment properties

23 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:37):  I rise to take note of answers provided by Senator Co...

The Turnbull government and Tax Policy - Who's in Charge?

22 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia—Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (16:47): Sometimes it is good to go third in these debates so t...

Greens support Palaszczuk's offer to care for asylum seekers

22 February, 2016 - 22/02/2016 The Queensland Greens have expressed support for the Premier's offer of support and assistance to asylum seekers currently in the...

Senate Supports Independent Inquiry into Tasmanian World Heritage Area Bushfires

22 February, 2016 - The Senate has today supported an independent inquiry into the fires in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The motion notes the d...

Strong digital encryption

22 February, 2016 - NOTICE OF MOTION 22 February 2016 I give notice that on the next day of sitting I shall move that -  The Senate - 1. Notes; a. Strong digita...

Transparency about the NBN

22 February, 2016 - Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia-Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:11): I rise to support this amendment, although I suspect i...

Dutton’s ‘blackmail’, ‘self-harm’ comments a disgrace: Greens

22 February, 2016 - The Immigration Minister's claims that he is being held to ransom and blackmailed by a one-year-old girl are inexcusable, the Australian Gre...

Drilling in the Great Australian Bight will not go unchecked

22 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens welcome Senate support for their inquiry into proposed drilling off the Great Australian Bight. "BP must be held to ac...