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People’s Climate Marches in Rural WA

25 November, 2015 - In addition to the People’s Climate March taking place in Perth, several marches will also be happening in country towns. Marches have been...

Senate calls on the Treasurer to abandon suggestions that income support cuts are needed to pay for the NDIS

25 November, 2015 - Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert has welcomed senate support for her motion calling on the Government to deliver the NDIS but not at...

Case for Melbourne Airport train line continues to grow

25 November, 2015 - The case for a train line to Melbourne Airport continues to grow as passenger movements reached record levels in October 2015.  Greens trans...

Calling all singers and musicians – sing at the Climate March!

25 November, 2015 - If you care about the climate and carbon pollution, we want you to join us at the Perth People’s Climate Mobilisation on Sunday, 29th Novemb...

Senate committee into violence and abuse of people with disability calls for Royal Commission

25 November, 2015 - After harrowing evidence provided to the Senate inquiry into violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability in institutional and resi...

As an island nation, we need a strong local shipping industry

25 November, 2015 - As I rise to oppose the Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, there are 19 Australians standing strong on the ship on which they make a ...

Turnbull Government still stuck in the slow lane on vehicle emissions standards

25 November, 2015 - The Australian Greens are disappointed the government-dominated Senate committee into the Greens’ bill for mandatory vehicle emissions stand...

Senate Inquiry into preventing domestic violence by challenging gender inequality

25 November, 2015 - The Australian Greens have successfully established a Senate Inquiry on preventing domestic violence by challenging societal attitudes of ge...

Turnbull should follow California as they go for 70 per cent renewables by 2030

25 November, 2015 - Greens Energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said the recent decision by California to increase renewable energy to 70% over the next fift...

Fire Resilience workshop event this Sunday in Toodyay

25 November, 2015 - Free Fire Resilience Expo. Be Prepared this fire season. With guest speakers, and lunch provided. RSVP by Friday to Rosanne Scott on 0458...

Come and see the Beeliar Wetlands for yourself, Prime Minister

25 November, 2015 - The Perth Freight Link has been a debacle, at both state and federal level. Prime Minister Turnbull needs to step in and spare his colleague...

Senator Robert Simms takes the ACL to task for homophobia

25 November, 2015 - Thank you acting deputy president. This afternoon I rise to speak about an event I recently attended in my home state hosted by an organisat...

Perth Green Drinks December Event

25 November, 2015 - “Communicating Sustainability”. Join the Perth Green Drinks’ panel: - Andrew Moore, a sustainability scientist- Hannah Uren, currently work...

Senate committee into violence and abuse of people with disability calls for Royal Commission

25 November, 2015 - After harrowing evidence provided to the Senate inquiry into violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability in institutional and resi...

Cambodian Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy

25 November, 2015 - The government denied leave for the below motion to be considered. NOTICE OF MOTION I give notice that on the next day of sitting ...