Greens maintain pressure ahead of climate policy push The federal government is confident it can pass its signature safeguard mechanism but the Greens are still pushing to end new coal and gas projects. The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023
Business groups push for climate deal but warn government against conceding too much to Greens The government has been locked in negotiations with the Greens and key crossbenchers for weeks over its proposed changes to the so-called safeguard mechanism, with the Coalition remaining steadfastly opposed. ABC News · Mar 19, 2023
Climate, referendum battles loom as parliament returns Senate negotiations are still under way as the Albanese government hopes to pass signature climate and referendum reforms through federal parliament. AAP · Mar 19, 2023
Greens vow to block Labor’s carbon-pollution plan unless coal mines and gas wells are banned The federal government's signature climate policy faces a Senate blockade unless the Greens are promised no new coal mines and gas wells The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023
Research points to 'unlikely' need for new coalmines The Greens are maintaining pressure to stop new coal and gas projects from opening in exchange for their support on the government's signature climate bill. AAP · Mar 19, 2023
Australia spends billions ‘failing to police’ cannabis that earns black market $25bn a year, Greens say David Shoebridge says legalising the drug would bring in $28bn in tax revenue in first decade The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Climate policy push heats up as parliament returns With a fortnight of parliamentary sittings in Canberra, Labor is keen to secure a win on its centrepiece election promise to cut carbon emissions. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Beyond saving the koala: environmental challenges that will confront the next NSW government From protecting threatened species to backing coal developments, crucial decisions lie ahead for whoever wins the election The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023
Populist Farmer Citizen Movement wins big in Dutch election A new powerhouse of Dutch right-wing populism has seized the political center stage after winning its first provincial elections The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Qld passes controversial youth justice laws Queensland has passed controversial youth justice laws in response to a number of high-profile crimes after fiery debate in state parliament. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
Queensland parliament has passed tough new laws targeting young offenders. This is what's changing Parliament passed the changes despite the Greens arguing the legislation is "disgraceful" and criticism from advocates and the state's peak legal bodies. ABC News · Mar 16, 2023
Lack of action on deaths in custody a stain: NSW Greens Lack of action on Indigenous deaths in custody has marred the relationship between First Nations people and the NSW government, the Greens say. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
Scottish Greens 'shut down' meeting on staying in government after SNP election A PROPOSED Scottish Greens meeting to determine whether the party would remain in government after the SNP election has been “shut down” by… The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023
Mark Latham to push for nuclear plants and ‘parental rights’ if made NSW kingmaker Exclusive: Labor and Greens concerned One Nation could gain at least one additional seat in 25 March election The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 Qld fossil fuel exports will end by 2030 in Greens plan The emissions Queensland sends offshore have been targeted by the Greens who have a plan to phase out coal and gas exports by 2030.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2023 NSW Greens lash out at Nationals over 'grossly mismanaged' water portfolios in new campaign A plan to drastically change current water management practices in the Darling River has been launched by the NSW Greens, with the aim to oust the National party from water management portfolios.
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 Greens accuse Labor of 'vote-buying' in key Sydney seat With 10 days to go until the election, the Greens have accused Labor of vote-buying in the inner-Sydney seat of Balmain by offering a $20,000 grant to a school.
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 Pocock flags support for national reconstruction fund Independent senator David Pocock has flagged he would likely back the government's reconstruction fund, but he wants further improvements.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 Afternoon Update: All you need to know about the Aukus deal; ex-players sue the AFL; and learning to love Shepard avocados Get the key details of the Aukus deal and a landmark class action against the AFL
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 New Zealand’s Labour coalition sees best poll result in a year after ‘policy bonfire’ Leader Chris Hipkins also surged in preferred prime minister rankings after reorientation towards ‘bread and butter issues’
The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023 NSW election preview: Labor likely to fall short of a majority, which could result in hung parliament The New South Wales state election will be held in 11 days, on March 25. At the March 2019 NSW election, the Coalition won 48 of the 93 lower house seats, Labor had 36 and the Greens, the Shooters and independents took three seats each. At a February 2022 byelection,…
AAP · Mar 13, 2023 NZ prime minister Hipkins shrugs off climate criticism New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has made $NZ1.7 billion worth of savings by taking an axe to several of predecessor Jacinda Ardern's policies.
ABC News · Mar 13, 2023 Bowen calls for compromise on Labor's climate policy, as final vote on legislation looms If passed, the federal government's Safeguard Mechanism Bill will require the nation's 215 largest-polluting facilities to reduce their emissions by 4.9 per cent each year to 2030.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Kate Forbes: Greens must respect outcome of SNP leadership battle Ms Forbes and rival Ash Regan have warned changes could be needed to the deal between the Greens and the SNP.
France 24 · Mar 13, 2023 France mulls nuclear revamp as Ukraine war prompts an energy mix rethink French lawmakers start examining a new bill on Monday aimed at speeding up the construction of new nuclear reactors, which President Emmanuel Macron says are crucial to bolstering France’s energy independence. Critics of the bill, however, say it ignores pressing concerns over the safety of the country’s ageing reactors as…