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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Greens call on NOPSEMA to reject BP's drilling application

29 October, 2015 -  The Australian Greens have called on NOPSEMA to reject BP's application to drill for oil in a marine park and sanctuary for whales. NOPSEMA ...

Turnbull must take action on Amnesty report

29 October, 2015 - The Greens are calling on the Australian Government to formally take action on a report, compiled by Amnesty International, which claims Aust...

Abyan’s return welcomed but an independent advocate must be appointed

28 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have welcomed the transfer of Abyan back to Australia so that she can undergo the termination that she has consistently...

Coalition shamed by Philippines’ refugee deal refusal

28 October, 2015 - The Philippines' refusal to work with Australia on a refugee deal shows how out of touch and behind the times the Coalition government really...

Greens call to scrap gay blood donor ban

28 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have written to Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, calling for a review of the current 12 month blanket deferral fo...

Nothing Unique about latest for-profit college rort

28 October, 2015 - The Greens have slammed Unique College for ripping-off vulnerable young people and leaving Australian taxpayers to foot the bill. Greens spok...

Turnbull government must heed UN criticism in case of ‘Abyan’, raped on Nauru

28 October, 2015 - Following criticism from the United Nations the Turnbull government must take action and provide 'Abyan', the young woman who needs an aborti...

Lord Mayor should attend Climate Conference: Greens

27 October, 2015 - Greens Senator and former Adelaide City Councillor Robert Simms says his former Council colleagues should back the Lord Mayor's participation...

Greens call on Turnbull to allow free vote on marriage equality

22 October, 2015 - The Greens have renewed their call for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to grant a free vote on marriage equality so the Parliament can finall...

Greens to bring on marriage bill

22 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens have announced they will bring their Bill for marriage equality back to the Senate for debate on Thursday 12 November. ...

Show us where the money goes

22 October, 2015 - The Australian Greens call on Department of Education to track VET FEE-HELP funding to for-profit RTOs over concerns that profit margins and ...