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Higher Education Update - January 2016

22 January, 2016 - This edition of the Higher Education Update e-newsletter covers Senator Simms' background in the higher education sector, the successful #sto...

TGA should review gay bone marrow ban - Greens

22 January, 2016 - Media reports that a gay man is being prevented from donating life-saving bone marrow, highlight the urgent need for the TGA to review the su...

Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future

21 January, 2016 - Auto lifeline a chance to jumpstart green car future The Greens say the prospect of Belgian automotive company Punch International buying GM ...

Marriage Equality and Sexuality Update - January 2016

20 January, 2016 - This edition of the Marriage Equality and Sexuality Update e-newsletter covers Senator Simms' first speech, the Greens' Wedding Crashers camp...

Same-sex marriages performed overseas must be recognised

20 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to recognise same-sex marriages performed overseas following disturbing news that...

World class cycling destination needs world class infrastructure

19 January, 2016 - Greens Senator Robert Simms has called for federal government funds to improve South Australia's cycling infrastructure, as the state once ag...

Turnbull must heed advice of Govt doctors, release all children from detention

18 January, 2016 - It has been revealed that the Government has been ignoring medical advice from its own healthcare provider, IHMS, and putting hundreds of chi...

Epidemic of self-harm in detention must be addressed: Greens

16 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have called on the government and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton to address a growing epidemic of self-harm within A...

Greens call on government to rule out lowering HECS threshold

15 January, 2016 - The Greens have called on Education Minister Simon Birmingham to rule out lowering the HELP (HECS) repayment threshold following media report...

Dutton delays as detention drags on

13 January, 2016 - The extended delays in processing people's claims for asylum have resulted in unacceptably long detention times, the Australian Greens have s...

NSW must prioritise TAFE funding

13 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have called on the NSW Government to stop pulling stunts with the state's TAFE sector and prioritise its funding. "Free...

NSW must prioritise TAFE funding

13 January, 2016 - The Australian Greens have called on the NSW Government to stop pulling stunts with the state's TAFE sector and prioritise its funding. "Free...

The Plan for Change

13 January, 2016 - The Plan for Change is an event which is travelling the country to help eqiup and inspire community members in helping welcome people seeking...

The Plan for Change

13 January, 2016 - The Plan for Change. Putting compassion for people seeking asylum, into action. The Plan for Change is an event which is ...

Govt should take up NZ resettlement offer: Greens

12 January, 2016 - If the government were serious about finding sustainable third-country resettlement options for the people on Manus Island and Nauru, it woul...