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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Labor & Liberals vote down Greens’ move to cut $2 ATM fees in Senate

22 February, 2016 - Greens Treasury spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said he was disappointed that Labor had joined with the Liberals to vote against a move by ...

Liberal and Labor vote to ignore waste dump community concerns

22 February, 2016 - The Labor and Liberal parties have voted together against a senate motion acknowledging the community opposition to each of the six location...

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...

Senate calls for Government to address high rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in out of home care

22 February, 2016 - Senator Siewert’s motion calling on the Government to address the unacceptably high rates of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care has bee...

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...

Greens National Council Resolution to Tackle Negative Gearing and Housing Affordability

20 February, 2016 - The Australian Greens have committed to phasing out negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts at their National Council Meeting today...

Victoria's animal emblem has a plan, but Leadbeater’s Possum habitat still being logged

20 February, 2016 - Victoria's animal emblem has a plan, but Leadbeater’s Possum habitat still being logged  The Greens have welcomed the release of the new Rec...