Qld News & Media Releases

Chief Minister Fyles rolls out the red carpet for Tamboran lobbyists

5 December, 2023 - Reports that the Fyles Government political strategy is being advised and led by the same consultancy that is directly responsible for lobbyi...

Greens secure real public scrutiny on infrastructure decision-making

5 December, 2023 - The Greens have secured significant amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill adopted today in the Senate. The successful ...

People power win: Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor scrapped

4 December, 2023 - Greens welcome news today that the Queensland government has scrapped plans for the deeply unpopular Toowoomba North-South Transport Corridor...

School disruption report offers no answers for teachers or disadvantaged kids

1 December, 2023 - The interim report of the Liberal-dominated Senate inquiry into so-called “school disruption” fails to meaningfully address the underlying ca...

Labor’s infrastructure investment review fails on public transport

29 November, 2023 - The Greens have received Parliamentary Library analysis showing that the Labor government has cut public transport spending by almost 4 time...

Curriculum sideshow a distraction from public school funding crisis

27 November, 2023 - The Greens say curriculum debates are a sideshow which distracts policymakers from the school funding crisis, and that the key to ending sch...

Lack of detail in JSCEM report leaves door open for two party stitch up

27 November, 2023 - Lines attributable to Greens leader in the Senate and spokesperson on democracy Senator Larissa Waters “All year Labor has used the JSCEM...

Greens call for full funding on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November, 2023 - On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women the Greens are once again calling for full funding for frontline family a...

Greens share locals concerns about proposed Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor

23 November, 2023 - Greens Senator for Queensland Larissa Waters will visit Toowoomba today to meet with local residents and concerned community members opposin...

Moratorium on CSG huge win for Toowoomba

23 November, 2023 - Toowoomba Regional Council has become only the sixth in Queensland to oppose development of new gas wells after farmer concerns about sinkin...

Richest schools pocket $4.8 billion while public system remains underfunded

23 November, 2023 - With a new school funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the states and territories due to be negotiated in the new year, new a...

Students striking for peace in Gaza deserve support

22 November, 2023 - Australian school students walking out of the classroom tomorrow and Friday to call for peace in Gaza should be encouraged to exercise their...

Australian Greens Respond to Ministers Suggested Changes to NDIS + Autism

21 November, 2023 - Lines attributable to Senator Jordon Steele-John, Australian Greens spokesperson for Disability Rights and Services and Health  “Min...

Greens call for greater ambition in closing public school funding gap

20 November, 2023 - The Greens have backed Australian Education Union calls for Commonwealth, states and territories to close the public school funding gap, but...

Midwives insurance leaves women in labour limbo

17 November, 2023 - The Greens are calling on the health minister to urgently fix the issue of insurance for midwives, who are currently unable to provide criti...