The Latest Breaking News from Greens

Liberal MP breaks ranks with party on safeguard stance

Liberal MP Bridget Archer has hit out at the coalition for not seeking to negotiate on changes to the government's safeguard mechanism.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Move to probe IBAC ‘dirt’ claims set to fail after deal

A motion to hold a parliamentary inquiry into allegations from the former corruption watchdog commissioner appears doomed to fail.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Homelessness rates surge and likely still rising

A spike in homelessness since the last census has sparked calls for more investment in social and affordable housing.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Post-flood exodus may sway vote in Lismore in NSW state election, candidates say

The lingering effects of last year's catastrophic flood may be a key factor in deciding who wins the marginal seat of Lismore.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

PM gets party room ready for referendum challenge

As the government finalises laws to set up the process of a referendum, the prime minister warns of the challenges ahead for a successful vote.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Crossbench senators pushing government to expand social housing fund to help more in need

The government is yet to secure enough support for its proposed multi-billion-dollar housing fund, with the crossbench arguing the plan does not go far enough to help Australians struggling to keep a roof over their head.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Greens seek to legislate ambulance response times

The Greens in South Australia will seek to legislate ambulance response times in a bid to help drive improvements in the system and increase transparency.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

Thousands of people — including a significant number of First Nations Australians — will be prevented from voting on the referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if amendments to the referendum machinery bill are voted down in the Senate.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Paul Bongiorno: Reckoning time in the Senate strands the Coalition

The Coalition is playing a cynical wrecking role of Australia’s ability to contribute more meaningfully to reducing global emissions.

The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023

Minister uses UN report to urge action on safeguard

Chris Bowen says the latest UN report on climate change makes clear the need to legislate the government's safeguard mechanism.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023