Hobart, Australia – Senator Pete Whish-Wilson of the Australian Greens has issued a strong call to action, urging the federal government to take immediate steps to protect the critically endangered Maugean skate. In a recent social media post,...
International pressure is mounting for the release of Captain Paul Watson, the renowned environmental activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, who has been detained in Greenland since July 21, 2024. Watson, celebrated for his...
The Victorian Greens have thrown their support behind an open letter released today calling for the creation of a medically supervised injection room (MSIR) in Melbourne's CBD.
In the open letter, co-signed by several...
The Victorian Greens introduced their Racial and Religious Tolerance (Anti-Vilification) Amendment Bill 2023 to the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday May 16.The Greens, however, accused the Victorian Labor government of trying to stifle debate on anti-vilification...
Ensuring the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) cannot be used for coal and gas projects is what the Green Party is calling on the government to do, especially as...
The Australian Greens Victoria, commonly known as the Victorian Greens, have just strengthened their code of conduct to ensure the protection of all their members and other individuals against any form of discrimination or social injustice.The Victoria...
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - containing Australia’s capital, Canberra, and surrounding townships - has been awarding businesses for their sustainable choices for over 10 years. This time, charities, hotels, businesses, and embassies were among the winners...
The Greens of Western Australia have concluded that there is a refugee demonization issue in the country. Both the population and the government have difficulty accepting refugees. The Green Party believes colonialism and capitalism are the root...
The U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the outcome of the 1970s case Roe v. Wade, where it was decided that the US Constitution guarantees the right to abortion. Following the US Supreme Court's decision, abortion rights will...
In Australia, the Victorian Greens have released a strongly worded statement expressing their discontent with Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews’ controversial decision to renew logging contracts with 'VicForests'; the state owned logging business for...
Victorian Government is responding to the maternity care crisis
On July 9th 2021, Health Minister, Martin Foley announced 13 million dollars in funding for a 175 additional staff across Victoria, Australia to augment the...
Senator Whish-Wilson expressed his support for those protesting in Tarkine, Tasmania last week, July 8th 2021. Protesters are trying to protect the rainforests in which foreign mining company, MMG, has been building new infrastructure.
Ahead of National Sorry Day, the Australian Greens called on the Federal Government to adopt a national compensation package for survivors of the Stolen Generations.
What is National Sorry Day?
The Victorian Labor Government recently announced their emissions reduction targets. Yet the Australian Greens of Victoria are dissatisfied with this long-awaited climate target.
Victoria's reduction targets
On may 1st,...
The Greens have said the Labor Government must scrap its proposed tax on people who drive electric vehicles if it truly wants to make a difference to eclectic vehicle uptake.In the 2018 Federal Budget, the Coalition government...
On February 27 2021, Australia's Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio announced Victoria's plans to ban certain types of single-use plastic by February 2023. This new legislation plans to ban specific genres of single-use plastic such as cutlery, straws,...
In the last week of the Australian parliament sitting this year, the Attorney-General and Industrial Relations Minister, Charles Christian Porter is going to introduce the remaining sections of industrial relations omnibus bill.
Earlier this...
On the 2nd of December 2020, Australian Green Party leader Adam Bandt urged the parliament to declare a climate emergency which would help the government recognize the desperate calls for climate action. While presenting the motion, he...
Amid Victoria's stage-four lockdown, Victorian council elections took place, and the city of Yarra has now seen a candidate make history, as well as a majority vote for the Greens for the first time in Australian history.
As a signatory of the Paris Agreement and one of the largest carbon emitters in the world, Australia is under a lot of pressure to reach the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Will the Morrison...
Recently, Amy MacMahon won the election in her riding, gaining another Green seat in the Australian Government. I had the opportunity to send her some questions to see how she feels about this win.
Recently, the Assembly announced that three green ministers will be joining the Legislative. The 25 seats Australian Capital Territory (ACT) assembly includes six Greens, along with ten Labors and nine Liberals.
Green Leader Shane...
Over a week ago, Amy MacMahon won the election in South Brisbane, defeating Jackie Tradd from the Labor National Party of Queensland (LNP). The Labor party has held the riding since 1977 until now.
Exciting news from the Victorian Greens ahead of council elections slated to be held on October 24th. From their website:
The Victorian Greens have welcomed reports that this year’s local government election will be...