Green Issue

Newsletter of The Greens (WA)

Vol. 34, No. 5

October 2025

Articles

Aboriginal Australia is at a crossroads

The federal government espouses to support Closing the Gap while maintaining policies that keep the gap

Dingo: Call to Action

The dingo is not a “wild dog" but a native species

DEFIANCE – JUST DO IT

A review of Defiance, the latest book by Bob Brown, who has dedicated his life to defiant actions to preserve forests, wild rivers and much more

Volunteer Spotlight: Simone Collins

In this edition, we are delighted to introduce a new series shining a light on our generous and inspiring volunteers

Cognitive Dissonance

The Labor Government is displaying symptoms of cognitive dissonance with respect to climate action, AUKUS, Gaza and environmental reform, at least

Australian Greens and Pragmatism

Are Greens’ Party Members idealistic or pragmatic, or both simultaneously? Should they compromise to meet environmental and social justice policy objectives?

Renewables and Degrowth: Net Zero Nerves?

Instead of degrowth, we need good growth, involving building cities and regions that do not use fossil fuels but are totally dependent on renewables

COP 30

Outlining what The UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs) set out to do, their common themes and the important focus of this COP 30 on forests

From our MPs

Jordon Steele-John’s October Update

Primarily focussing on NDIS cuts, dental into Medicare, healthcare for individuals with ADHD and general affordability of healthcare; and many other issues

Brad Pettitt's October Update

Supporting surrogacy reform and advocating for better transport planning, increased urban canopy cover and prison reform

Sophie McNeill’s October Update

Climate emergency in East Pilbara, standing with firies and advocating for Palestine and against AUKUS

Tim Clifford’s October Update

Addressing homeless, with the public and in parliament, progressing surrogacy laws, supporting firies and encouraged by local government election results

Jess Beckerling’s October Update

Urging for a WA State of the Environment report, an array of initiatives in Parliament, in the media and in the community, and a new office in Kinjarling Albany

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Published by The Greens (WA) ABN 41 747 355 722, 91/215 Stirling St, Perth, WA 6000

Contributing editors Rob Delves, Chris Johansen, Tamsyn Heynes, Fiona West, Andrew Turk

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Authorised by Giz Watson & Simone Collins, The Greens (WA), 91/215 Stirling St, Perth, Western Australia 6000. ABN 41 747 355 722