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Victorian Parliament passes motion to support Green New Deal

11 November, 2020 - A motion calling on the Andrews Labor Government to support a Green New Deal in Victoria has passed the upper house of Parliament following ...

Victorian Greens nab historic win in local election, including first ever Greens-majority council

6 November, 2020 - The Victorian Greens are on track for their most successful local government election ever by securing a record number of councillors, includ...

Big battery an important step towards a renewable future, but plan for coal still needed

5 November, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed news that a 300MW battery will be installed in Victoria over the next year, saying it forms part of the 'G...

Andrews' decision to hold Melbourne Cup during a pandemic 'thoughtless'

30 October, 2020 - Even though crowds and owners will not be allowed to attend this year, the Victorian Greens have called on the Andrews Labor Government to ca...

Greens push for inquiry into destruction of Djab Wurrung sacred trees

29 October, 2020 - Today the Victorian Greens will introduce a motion calling for an inquiry into the destruction of sacred trees on Djab Wurrung land. The i...

Andrews must cease work on Western Highway project and protect Djab Wurrung trees: Greens motion

28 October, 2020 - The Victorian Greens will today introduce a motion in Victorian Parliament calling on the Andrews Labor Government to immediately cease works...

Greens' motion calls on government to support a Green New Deal in Victoria

28 October, 2020 - The state government will be asked to support a Green New Deal for Victoria under a motion set to be introduced by the Greens this week and d...

Greens to introduce new bill that would set public housing targets in Victoria

27 October, 2020 - The state government would have public housing targets legislated under a new bill set to be first-read by the Victorian Greens in parliament...

Free pass for racing industry a 'kick in the guts' for Victorians

20 October, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have criticised the Andrews Labor Government for allowing 1,000 racehorse-owners and their ‘connections’ to attend the C...

Government must guarantee IBAC will always have enough funds to investigate corruption

15 October, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have said that IBAC should always have enough funds to investigate corruption, following reports that the independent bo...

Public transport should be accessible for everyone: Greens

15 October, 2020 - A damning Auditor-General report released today has revealed the Department of Transport will not meet its legislated targets for accessible ...

Three in five young people believe the voting age should be lowered

9 October, 2020 - Three in five young people in Victoria believe 16 and 17-year-olds should be allowed to vote in elections, according to a new survey by the Vi...

Government backdown on Omnibus Bill welcome

7 October, 2020 - The Victorian Greens welcome the significant changes proposed by the government to the controversial elements of its Omnibus Bill. It has fina...

Student-led gas protest should serve as wake-up call for Victorian Government

25 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have said that today's student-led 'Fund Our Future, Not Gas' national day of action should serve as a wake-up call to...

Government could save Alcoa smelter by transforming it into a reverse battery

23 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have renewed their calls on the state government to save the Portland smelter from closure, following reports today th...