Green Issue

Newsletter of The Greens (WA)

Vol. 30, No. 2
April 2021

Articles

SPENDING ON ARMS TO KILL HUMANS IS INSANE

In 2019, US$ 1.9 trillion was spent on military weapons globally. Surely it can be better spent.

NUCLEAR WEAPONS NOW ILLEGAL

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January. As a nuclear-endorsing nation, Australia's signature is critical to the process.

THE DAD, THE DRAMA, THE DAY

Rob Delves reflects on his zigzag relationship to Anzac, from indifference through deep respect to much deeper unease

JUDGING CHINA

China is getting increasing bad press, but it is wise to critically review what is being said and by whom to avoid going down a pathway towards armed conflict

From our MPs

RACHEL SIEWERT’S APRIL UPDATE

Concerns about a disappointing state election outcome, the work culture in Parliament House, inadequate Jobseeker, First Nations justice and Covid

JORDON STEELE-JOHN’S APRIL UPDATE

In view of the Labor landslide, the need to hold the state government to account and dealing with the Federal Government’s attempts to weaken the NDIS

BRAD PETTITT’S APRIL UPDATE

The State Election. A South-Metro Perspective.

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

Contributing editors Chris Johansen, Rob Delves, Julie Scanlon. Technical advice Pete. 

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of The Greens (WA).