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Greens motion rejects marriage equality plebiscite

12 November, 2015 - Victorian Greens LGBTI Equality spokesperson Sam Hibbins MP has moved the following motion in lower house of the Victorian Parliament MR HIB...

Labor In Zombie Lockstep With Government Over Citizenship Laws

12 November, 2015 -     Labor’s decision to roll over and give Immigration Minister Peter Dutton power to remove people’s citizenship is as ...

After Coal - Our Plan for Coal Workers

12 November, 2015 - After Coal - Our Plan for Coal Workers A significant structural shift is underway in our economy. Glo...

Hospital funding model needs repair, as does the Footscray hospital

12 November, 2015 - The Greens are backing the Auditor General’s call for a review into public hospital funding, after today’s report from the Auditor found a f...

Second Emissions Reduction Fund result just 1 per cent of Adani mine pollution

12 November, 2015 - The second Emissions Reduction Fund auction results, made public this afternoon, shift massive cost to the taxpayer and are totally undermin...

After Coal - Our Plan for Coal Workers

12 November, 2015 - After Coal - Our Plan for Coal Workers A significant structural shift is underway in our economy. Global demand ...

Greens amendment for same-sex relationship ceremonies

12 November, 2015 - Victorian Greens LGBTI Equality spokesperson Sam Hibbins MP has moved an amendment to the Relationships Amendment Bill 2015 that would allow...

Stopping corporate tax avoidance

12 November, 2015 - Big corporates are exploiting loopholes in our tax laws and the global nature of their business to avoid tax. Billions of dollars are being ...

Greens use government bill to repeal government bill

11 November, 2015 - The Senate has voted to repeal the Turnbull government's so-called "kidnap law," which passed only last month and exempted private companies...

Greens move to ban cruelty

11 November, 2015 - Victorian Greens animal welfare spokesperson, Sue Pennicuik will move amendments to a government bill to amend the prevention of cruelty to ...

Rethink the Link Bibra Lake Rally.

11 November, 2015 - It’s not too late to stop Roe 8! Join us at  to show the Barnett Government how we feel about this beautiful place and our community. If y...

Discussion on super lifetime caps welcome: Greens

11 November, 2015 - Greens Treasury spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said the Greens are up for a discussion about tackling unfair tax breaks by putting a cap o...

Senate Rejects Plebiscite and Backs Greens Calls for Free Vote

11 November, 2015 - The Senate today backed a motion from Greens Senator Robert Simms rejecting a plebiscite on marriage equality and calling on the Prime Minis...

Amendments Don’t Change Major Flaws In Citizenship Legislation

11 November, 2015 - The Government's decision to support amendments to the Australian Citizenship (Allegiance to Australia) Bill does not change the fundamental...

Greens use government bill to repeal government bill

11 November, 2015 - The Senate has voted to repeal the Turnbull government's so-called "kidnap law," which passed only last month and exempted private companies...