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Consultation on draft Territory Plan and District Strategies welcome

1 November, 2022 - “The new Territory Plan and District Strategies will shape Canberra for decades to come. I welcome today’s release of the draft plans for con...

Majority reject horse racing: new independent poll

1 November, 2022 - A majority of Australians believe horse racing is cruel, and that animals should not be raced for gambling and entertainment, according to po...

30% of voters fed up with the major parties, looking to a Greener future

1 November, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have said the upcoming state election could be a turning point for our political system with more and more voters moving...

New strategic plan to end homelessness in the ACT

31 October, 2022 - Minister for Homelessness Rebecca Vassarotti released the ACT’s Strategic Investment Plan for the Homelessness sector, marking a milestone in...

Victoria should lead the nation in four-day working week trial: Greens

31 October, 2022 - Victorian Greens Leader Samantha Ratnam and candidate Gabrielle de Vietri will today launch the Greens’ proposal for a Victorian four-day wor...

Greens raise alarm over police intimidation of climate activists

30 October, 2022 - The Greens have received alarming reports about police visits to climate activists’ homes in the lead up to the International Mining and Reso...

Greens push to double gambling tax and prevent racing industry from making a cent

29 October, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have launched a plan to double the state’s online gambling tax and prevent the racing industry from getting a cent of it...

$800 million for buybacks and renovations welcome but we need a plan

28 October, 2022 - Today’s $800 million announcement for home buybacks and flood resistant renovations program is a huge relief for many residents in the Northe...

Mine refusal a powerful victory for the Wonnarua peopl

28 October, 2022 - The NSW Independent Planning Commission has today knocked back the proposed expansion of the Glendell Mine in the Hunter Valley following a l...

Ballina MP welcomes announcement of $800m for flood-hit residents

28 October, 2022 - Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith MP, was with the Prime Minister and Premier this morning for the announcement of money for buy backs, house-...

Wonnarua Traditional Owners defeat Glendell continuation project

28 October, 2022 - The Wonnarua peoples connection to the Ravensworth homestead and surrounding estate has defeated Glencore’s proposed mine expansion. The area...

Greens to call for new SES funding in face of climate disasters

28 October, 2022 - As Victorian communities continue to face devastating floods, the Victorian Greens have today called for urgent funding for Victoria’s overst...

Greens to double the number of accessible tram stops

28 October, 2022 - The Victorian Greens have announced their plan to upgrade tram stops and train stations to make public transport accessible to all including ...

Greens secure Senate inquiry into school refusal

27 October, 2022 - The Senate Education and Employment References Committee will undertake an inquiry into the alarming rise in students that are unable to atte...

West Australia left to foot the bill for fossil fuels

27 October, 2022 - West Australian energy prices are rising and everyday people are paying the price.  Fossil fuel companies are making windfall profits but ins...