The Latest Breaking News from Australian Greens

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid investigation into complaints

Steele-John said he rejected the claims and had referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a ‘fair, independent process’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei have been sent written requests to appear at the inquiry, which is to hold public hearings in the capital Canberra on Thursday, said a spokesperson for Senator Sarah Hanson-Young of the Australian Greens party, who chairs the probe.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs summoned by Australia Senate over AI agent breach

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have received written requests to appear at a public hearing in Canberra on Thursday, according to a spokesperson for Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, the Australian Greens lawmaker chairing the inquiry. Neither company immediately responded to requests for comment outside business hours. Earlier,…

The Times of India · Sep 27

The Greens Will Introduce A Bill To Lower The Voting Age To 16 Next Year Bc Teens Are ‘Left Out’

The Australian Greens will make lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 a legislative priority in 2023 with a bill to be introduced in February.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 5, 2022

What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power?

Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

The Northern Territory candidates vying for your vote in the federal election

Whether you're in downtown Darwin or the furthest flung corner of the Northern Territory, there's a politician that wants your vote in the federal election on Saturday 21 May.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Greens pledge solar battery assistance

Grants to help households and businesses switch to electricity and install solar batteries is the latest energy proposal from the Australian Greens.

AAP · Apr 22, 2022

Poll positions for electric car campaign

Locally made electric cars and up to $15,000 cash back for buyers are part of the pitch as the Australian Greens launch their federal election campaign.

AAP · Apr 5, 2022

The legacy of Lake Pedder: how the world's first Green Party was born in Tasmania 50 years ago

Fifty years ago this week, the world’s first “green” political party was born in Tasmania after the state government purposefully flooded the magnificent Lake Pedder.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022

Australian Greens celebrate 50 years

Australian Greens members are gathering in Hobart on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movement beginning in Tasmania's capital.

AAP · Mar 19, 2022