Victorian News

Government should invest in 23 new or expanded recycling factories by 2025

21 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the state government to invest in 23 new or expanded recycling factories by 2025 to meet the state’s ne...

Public housing is the key to solving state's homelessness crisis

17 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have said a big build of public housing is key to solving the state's homelessness crisis, following VAGO's report int...

Victorian Government must act to prevent pink collar recession: Greens

16 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the state government to fund the creation of more jobs for women to prevent a pink collar recession in ...

Victorian Government must announce 'recovery plan' to help people through lockdown

8 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have called on the Andrews Government to release a ‘recovery plan’ to create jobs and give people hope, after the gover...

It should be illegal for landlords to refuse to negotiate rent reductions: Greens

7 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have said it should be illegal for landlords to refuse good faith rent reduction negotiations for tenants during COVID-...

Greens unveil bold plan to revive local shopping strips

6 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have announced an unprecedented plan to revitalise local shopping strips in the wake of the deep blow inflicted by the ...

New eligibility criteria for rent relief is a step in the right direction

4 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed news that the Andrews Government will widen the eligibility criteria for renters seeking financial assist...

Rental scheme failing newly unemployed Victorians

2 September, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have released damning figures that show the state government’s rental relief scheme is failing newly unemployed renters...

Victorian Greens support six-month state of emergency bill

1 September, 2020 - Throughout the pandemic, the Greens have always supported an evidence-based and health-led response to the crisis, which includes listening ...

Victorian Greens launch over 80 candidates for local election

26 August, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have officially launched more than 80 candidates for the upcoming local election as part of a major campaign for Greens r...

Alarming rates of COVID-19 infection in the workplace highlight need for guaranteed compensation

25 August, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have said the alarming number of health workers contracting COVID-19 in the workplace make clear the need for guaranteed ...

Health Minister must guarantee compensation for frontline workers: Greens

20 August, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have renewed their calls on the state government to ensure health workers are protected by workers compensation during th...

One in three newly unemployed renters worried about eviction at the end of September: Greens survey

20 August, 2020 - A Victorian Greens survey of nearly 700 renters has revealed that many renters who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have be...

Rental protections need to be longer and stronger

20 August, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed news that the state government will extend its ban on evictions and rent increases. Renters have been am...

Greens ready major campaign for October 24 council election

19 August, 2020 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed reports that this year’s local government election will be held on October 24, saying their 80+ metro and r...