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Turnbull Government in the slow lane on vehicle emissions standards

1 November, 2015 - The Turnbull Government's announcement yesterday of a Ministerial Forum to look at vehicle emissions standards puts off even the possibility ...

NGO booted from Nauru while government looks to Kyrgyzstan

31 October, 2015 - The women and children on Nauru will be at even greater risk now that Save the Children have been removed from the island and Transfield Serv...

Greens poll strongly in South-West by-elections

31 October, 2015 - Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber said he was delighted with the result in the byelections in South-West Victoria held today. "Who said the...

Embracing an economically and environmentally sustainable future for Far North QLD

31 October, 2015 - 31/10/2015 Australian Greens Deputy Leader Qld Senator Larissa Waters is today speaking at a forum in Cairns with local experts about the ...

Greens congratulate medical professionals standing up for children in detention

30 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have congratulated doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for taking a strong stand against children in det...

Swift Parrot’s Critically Endangered Listing Demands Urgent Action

30 October, 2015 - The IUCN’s decision to list the swift parrot as critically endangered should prompt urgent action from the Federal Government. Greens Senator...

Turnbull Govt should contribute Australia’s fair share to the Green Climate Fund it wants to chair

30 October, 2015 - 30/10/2015 The Turnbull Government’s decision to nominate as a co-chair of the international Green Climate Fund is hypocritical, given its...

No Second Casino for Victoria

30 October, 2015 - The Greens have called on the Andrews Government to rule out a second casino in Victoria, after revelations they a considering a unsolicited ...

Greens warn of repeat of republic referendum fiasco for marriage equality

30 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have called on the Government to stop playing tricks with marriage equality and provide a conscience vote in this term ...

Swift Parrot’s Critically Endangered Listing Demands Urgent Action

30 October, 2015 - The IUCN’s decision to list the swift parrot as critically endangered should prompt urgent action from the Federal Government. Greens Senator...

Greens congratulate medical professionals standing up for children in detention

30 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have congratulated doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for taking a strong stand against children in det...

Fix the for-profit VET ‘shambles'

30 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have called on the Government to completely overhaul the for-profit VET sector in response to Prime Minister, Malcolm T...

Turnbull Government should contribute Australia’s fair share to the Green Climate Fund it wants to chair

30 October, 2015 - The Turnbull Government's decision to nominate as a co-chair of the international Green Climate Fund is hypocritical, given its inadequate co...

The inaugural Greens short story competition!

30 October, 2015 - In an ever-changing world, we are faced with challenges that seem almost insurmountable; how does this impact our vision of the future? Does ...

New laws to protect women’s rights to access safe and legal abortions

29 October, 2015 - “I’m really pleased that, with the passing of this legislation, women will be able to access what is a safe and legal medical procedure witho...