Green Issue

Newsletter of The Greens (WA)

Vol. 31, No. 1

February 2022

Articles

QUITTING NUKES

The Russian invasion of Ukraine ramps up the threat of use of nuclear weapons; redoubled efforts are required to ban them

POLITICAL ISSUES: BIG VS LOCAL

There are burgeoning existential threats facing humanity but these don’t seem to get much of a mention in Australian election campaigns. Why?

THE BIG CAMPAIGN ISSUES

In this Federal election campaign The Greens (WA) emphasize climate action, First Nations justice, equitable income distribution and dental and mental health

LGBTQIA+ POLITICAL PAWNS YET AGAIN

What Labor’s 5D chess move on the Religious Discrimination Bill cost the LGBTQIA+ Community

SIX BIG COVID IDEAS

Covid is not “just like the flu” and therefore evidence-based strategies such as vaccination, testing, physical distancing and mask wearing are essential

COVID, BORDERS AND COMPASSION

Covid response must be based on the best evidence-based health knowledge, but compassion and care for each other are equally important in getting us through

From our MPs

JORDON STEELE-JOHN’S FEBRUARY UPDATE

In Canberra addressing the NDIS Bill, the Mitochondrial Donation Reform Bill, the Religious Discrimination Bill and the Government’s Covid response

DORINDA COX’S FEBRUARY UPDATE

The view from the West: How did we get here? Our climate in crisis and the fight for our future

BRAD PETTITT’S FEBRUARY UPDATE

Trying to protect biodiversity, and Carnaby’s Cockatoos in particular, tackling homelessness and engaging with the State Government on climate action

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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, Beverley Dight, Pratibha Bhaskar. Technical advice Pete. 

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