Victorian News

Statement on non-violent protest

19 January, 2017 - As an individual and a proud Australian Greens member, I am deeply committed to the principle of non-violence. It is a founding and core pill...

Turnbull missed the boat with reshuffle

18 January, 2017 - Rewarding Greg Hunt with the health portfolio after his disastrous turn as Environment Minister shows just how out of touch Malcolm Turnbull ...

Victorian Greens move to decriminalise begging on Melbourne’s streets

15 January, 2017 - THE Victorian Greens are making a radical push to decriminalise begging on Melbourne’s streets. More than 800 people have been charged with b...

Greens respond to poor Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report card

19 December, 2016 - The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook released today highlights the Turnbull Government’s dead-end plan to balance the budget on the back...

Greens respond to poor Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report card

19 December, 2016 - The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook released today highlights the Turnbull Government’s dead-end plan to balance the budget on the back...

Richard responds to government dental cuts

15 December, 2016 - Leader of the Australian Greens Dr Richard Di Natale condemned the Turnbull government's huge cuts to dental services funding announced toda...

Action against red fire ant is a no-brainer

8 December, 2016 - The Greens have urged the federal government to take the necessary action to eradicate the red fire ant, after the Senate passed a Greens mot...

Carla’s love of pink no justification for gender assignment surgery

8 December, 2016 - The Greens say that the 5-year-old Australian child known as Carla should have been allowed to choose their own gender at an appropriate time...

Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Bill 2016

8 December, 2016 - I rise today to contribute to the debate on the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Bill 2016. The Greens strongly support the gove...

Fire season preparedness

8 December, 2016 - Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — I rise to speak on the interim report from the environment and planning committee on the inquiry into fire s...

Holiday season

8 December, 2016 - Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — President, on behalf of my Greens party colleagues I would like to wish all members and your good self an...

Justice Legislation Amendment (Parole Reform and Other Matters) Bill 2016

8 December, 2016 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — I rise today to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Parole Reform and Other Matters) Bill 2016...

Rate Capping Policy

8 December, 2016 - Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — I rise to speak on the Standing Committee on the Environment and Planning's third report into rate capping p...

Victoria needs an emissions trading scheme

8 December, 2016 - Victoria should work with the Eastern states to develop an emissions trading scheme, like former Premiers Bracks, Beattie and Carr did in 200...

Adjournment: School Cleaners

7 December, 2016 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and it regards contract cleaners...