Victorian News

Government must work with residents as they undertake cladding crisis rectification works

16 July, 2019 - Leader of the Victorian Greens, Samantha Ratnam MLC, and Greens Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt MP have welcomed news that the Government will f...

Recycling plant closure another dire warning in Victoria’s waste crisis

11 July, 2019 - The Victorian Greens are urging the Victorian Labor Government to take serious action on the state’s waste crisis, following news that an SKM re...

Yet another recycling plant fire puts recycling at risk

9 July, 2019 - The Victorian Greens fear that yet another fire, this time at SKM overnight, will make the State’s recycling system even more vulnerable after it...

Silence on Australia’s dirtiest power station is deafening

8 July, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have urged the State Labor Government to take action on Yallourn, following news that foreign-owned EnergyAustralia will fun...

Woolworths split from drinks and hotels a critical step towards phasing out pokies in Victoria

3 July, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have called Woolworths’ decision to spin off its drinks and hotels interests next year a critical step in the effort to phas...

Plastic bag ban welcome

19 June, 2019 - The Victorian Greens are delighted the plastic bag ban will come into effect in November, but say we need to follow the rest of the world in ban...

Andrews Government failing community on waste

6 June, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have slammed the Andrews Government as negligent for its complete failure on policy, investment and leadership when it comes...

Victorian emissions reduction report demonstrates need to phase out coal

6 June, 2019 - The independent expert report on interim emission reduction targets endorses the Victorian Greens call for a planned and just transition out of c...

MEDIA RELEASE: Greens move for an inquiry into threatened species on World Environment Day

5 June, 2019 - The Victorian Greens have marked World Environment Day by introducing a motion for an inquiry into the crisis facing Victoria’s natural environme...

Time for Victoria to declare a climate emergency

28 May, 2019 - Today, the Greens will be tabling motions in the Victorian Parliament, calling for recognition that we are in a climate emergency. This follow...

Budget lacks leadership on climate, slashes public services

27 May, 2019 - “Dan Andrews has missed the moment to act on climate & environment,” said Leader of the Victorian Greens Samantha Ratnam. “With ten years ...

Budget lacks leadership on climate, slashes public services

27 May, 2019 - “Dan Andrews has missed the moment to act on climate & environment,” said Leader of the Victorian Greens Samantha Ratnam. “With ten years ...

Victoria can take steps now to address recycling crisis

23 May, 2019 - The Victorian Greens are calling for immediate action on the deepening recycling crisis in Victoria. There are clear policies that can be imp...

PBO costing of Greens ‘Turn Up and Go’ train and tram services policy

6 May, 2019 - The Greens plan for ‘Turn Up and Go’ public transport, would run trains and trams at least every 10 minutes from 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week. The...

North East Link to trash Melbourne’s liveability

11 April, 2019 - Victorian Greens spokesperson for transport Sam Hibbins, says the massive cost and environmental destruction caused by the North East Link show...