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The report to mark the end of Native Forest Logging

29 January, 2021 - The Federal Government’s Independent Report into the Operation of the  Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 has...

Damning findings against the Premier's Office over the illegal destruction of documents

22 January, 2021 - The Premier's Office has been found to have illegally destroyed at least three government briefings in relation to the $250 million Stronger ...

Koala Inquiry: Government Has No Plan to Save Koalas from Extinction

11 January, 2021 - The Government’s response to the NSW Upper House Inquiry into Koala Populations and their Habitat, released today, indicates it has no intent...

Congratulations to Ballina electorate NSW Volunteer Grant recipients!

3 December, 2020 - Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina congratulates the 2020 NSW Volunteer Grant recipients in the Ballina electorate. Ms Smith said, “Fundi...

$300,000 for Ballina Electorate announced through the Community Building Partnership Program

23 November, 2020 - Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina, today announced $300,000 in funding for a total of 19 community projects through the 2020 Community Bui...

$50 million delivered for Green Hydrogen to create regional jobs and fight climate change

19 November, 2020 - The Greens have delivered game-changing investment in green hydrogen and regional jobs in manufacturing as part of the shift to renewable en...

NSW Upper House to vote on Bill to ban “Waste to Energy” Incinerators

11 November, 2020 - A Greens Bill to ban toxic “Waste to Energy” Incinerators will be voted on today, 11 Nov 2020, in the NSW Legislative Council. The Enviro...

Auditor General confirms ICAC’s funding model threatens independence

20 October, 2020 - The Auditor General’s Special Report into ‘The effectiveness of the financial arrangements and management practices in four integrity agencie...

Nats koala ‘compromise’ a massive overreach opening up more land to clearing

20 October, 2020 - Nats koala ‘compromise’ a massive overreach opening up more land to clearing The NSW Government’s Local Land Services Amendment (Miscellan...

Greens NSW condemn government’s gag of no confidence debate

14 October, 2020 - The Greens NSW spokesperson on anti-corruption Jamie Parker has condemned the NSW Government’s decision to gag debate on a no confidence moti...

ICAC funding must be independent of the Department of Premier and Cabinet

13 October, 2020 - Greens NSW anti-corruption spokesperson Jamie Parker has called on the NSW Government to back proposals by the Independent Commission Against...

Time is up for visitor 4WDs on south Ballina beaches

13 October, 2020 - Tamara Smith MP is calling on Ballina Shire Council to immediately implement locals-only Permits for 4WD access on all South Ballina Beaches....

Koalas Can’t Cope with More Habitat Loss: Inquiry Chair

7 October, 2020 - The back down by the NSW Liberals on the new Koala SEPP Guidelines to demands by the National Party means the future of the Koala in NSW is lo...

Greens to Govt: Stand Strong Against Clubs & Pubs Hissy Fit over Gambling Reforms 

2 October, 2020 - Greens gambling spokesperson Cate Faehrmann MLC has called on the Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello to stand firm in the face of ...

The Premier Must Take Water Off the Nats After Damning Auditor-General’s Report

25 September, 2020 - An Auditor-General’s Report released today examining the NSW Government’s ‘Support for regional town water infrastructure’ is damning and d...