Western Australia’s rural communities are essential to our food security, economy and cultural identity. The Greens (WA) recognise the important role farmers pl…
The Greens (WA) recognise the concerns of the community regarding air pollution and are committed to solving this problem. The topography of the Perth metro are…
The use of both legal and illegal drugs may harm individual users, their families and the community.
The current punitive model is failing to reduce harm res…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
animals are sentient beings with intrinsic worth
the welfare of animals must be respected with regard to both the survival…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
all spheres of government are responsible for helping to facilitate creative expression and engagement with the arts through…
Today’s waste management decisions leave a legacy for future generations. Waste in landfill generates many harmful pollutants, including methane, a greenhouse g…
The protection and conservation of biodiversity1 is essential for the wellbeing of all life on Earth. The reduction of Western Australia’s biodiversity has harm…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
all children have the right to realise their full potential as human beings through the best possible family, schooling, com…
The Greens (WA) recognise the global climate crisis and will work to have the State Government declare a Climate Emergency.
The Greens (WA) are committed to …
The Greens (WA) believe that:
The community service sector plays a vital role in sustaining our economy, and protecting and supporting many of our most vu…
Multiculturalism is respect for and celebration of diversity of culture. Culture includes language, beliefs, customs and traditions within the framework of soci…
The Greens (WA) believe that people with disability:
whatever the origin, nature, type or degree of disability, are individuals who have an inherent right…
The Greens (WA) recognise that domestic and family violence is a significant cause of death, injury and distress in our community. While women and children are …
The Greens (WA) seek to save and preserve life, but we do not believe in forcing people to prolong their lives under conditions of suffering at the end-point of…
Preamble
The resources of our planet are finite. The devaluing and unsustainable exploitation of the natural environment has led to degraded and unstable ecosys…
Western Australia needs an economy that does not rely on unsustainable impacts on the environment and our communities. There is currently a disparity across Wes…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
education is a public good
education empowers people to live purposeful, satisfying lives and to participate fully as citi…
Our society relies on energy for all our daily needs, therefore we need low cost, reliable and sustainable energy production. Energy production methods to date …
The Greens (WA) acknowledge that First Nations peoples, as the original inhabitants of this country, have a special cultural and spiritual connection with the l…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
prime agricultural land should be protected to ensure food security
food production should be sustainable
agricultural l…
The Greens (WA) recognise the intrinsic value and unique natural beauty of Western Australia’s native forests and woodlands, which are rich in biodiversity and …
Climate change must be a central consideration in the management of Australia's natural resources. The overwhelming scientific evidence of human-induced global …
The Greens (WA) believe that:
freedom of gender identity is a fundamental human right
acceptance and celebration of people of diverse gender identities …
The Greens (WA) oppose transgenic and animal genetic engineering and the release into the environment of genetically engineered micro-organisms. The genetic eng…
The Greens (WA) believe that access to a comprehensive, high quality health care system is a basic human right, and that a public health system is the best way …
Heritage is the environment, objects and places that we inherit from the past and pass on to future generations. It is inseparable from Culture as a way of unde…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
housing is a basic human right
everyone should have access to appropriate, safe, secure, sustainable and affordable housin…
The Greens (WA) believe that all people have a right to a safe, peaceful existence, free from crime and the fear of violence.
The rule of law and access to j…
The Greens (WA) acknowledge Local Government’s valuable role as the third tier of government and in local governance and the representation of local issues and …
The Greens (WA) believe that:
there is an urgent need for ecologically sustainable management of Western Australia's waters because our marine environment…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
all people who experience mental illness should be able to live free from stigma, discrimination and exclusion, and maximise…
The consequences of the extractive industries on economic, environmental and social sustainability must be considered by decision-makers and each sector must be…
Nuclear power is not a safe, clean, timely, economically viable or practical solution to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions. Alternatives to nuclear energy…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
government integrity, accountability and transparency are vital to a healthy democracy
lack of transparency undermines pub…
Preamble
The Greens (WA) seek to radically expand the democratic processes and institutions of our society. We believe that people have a fundamental right a…
Preamble
The Greens (WA) seek a just and peaceful world, free of war and violence. We reject violence and call for nonviolence to be established as a core princ…
While technological advances in the western world have resulted in many improvements to the Western Australian standard of living, an over-reliance on some tech…
Cities and towns can be designed and built to minimise environmental harm and maximise social well-being. New residential developments must be environmentally s…
Plantations and farm forests can meet all of our current and future timber needs, and will underpin future prosperity and diversification of our regional econom…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
all citizens have a fundamental right and responsibility to be directly involved in the economic and political decisions tha…
Western Australia's population is highly centralised, and the regions are often sparsely populated. Despite the significant revenue generated in the regions thr…
The Greens (WA) vision is of a Western Australia where seniors1 are healthier, feel secure, and are valued active participants in all aspects of community life.…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
freedom of sexuality is a fundamental human right
acceptance and celebration of people of diverse sexuality, e.g. lesbian,…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
small businesses are vital to the economic future of Western Australia due to their contribution to job creation, innovation…
Preamble
Social justice requires ecological and economic sustainability, real democracy, peace and nonviolence and a respect for the earth. The Greens (WA) b…
Current Western Australian planning and funding of transport infrastructure is unjustifiably biased in favour of private vehicle transport and road freight. Cur…
Urban forest is bushland remaining in the built up areas of our towns and cities and in areas influenced by, or likely to be influenced by, urbanisation. These …
Water is essential for human life and its provision should be reliable, responsible and provide efficient access to clean water in a way that is responsive to c…
The Greens (WA) believe that we have a responsibility to protect our wetlands as part of our natural heritage.
The Greens (WA) are concerned that a systematic…
The Greens (WA) believe that:
women are subject to systemic discrimination on the basis of their gender
men have an obligation to address gender inequal…
The Greens (WA) view work as something which should be rewarding, enriching and the basis of our families’, communities’ and state’s welfare and prosperity. We …
The Greens (WA) believe that:
young people have the right to live their lives free from violence, harassment, prejudice and discrimination
young people …
