Humza Yousaf: Deal with Greens 'worth its weight in gold' THE SNP’s co-operation deal with the Scottish Greens is “worth its weight in gold”, Humza Yousaf has said amid speculation over the pact… The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023
Ash Regan outlines Scottish independence plan as SNP nominations close Candidate to replace Nicola Sturgeon also pledges to scrap gender recognition bill in campaign launch The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
Murray-Darling Basin plan in chaos as Victoria and NSW oppose further water buybacks Both states are behind on their commitments and Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says South Australia is being left ‘high and dry’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023
Afternoon Update: China urged to help end Ukraine war; Zachary Rolfe leaves Australia; and new Lord of the Rings movies Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong joins calls for Beijing to do all it can to end the conflict The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023
Belfast Council rent cap row as Sinn Féin and DUP block call for more City Hall powers Divisions between the parties exposed over local powers and declaring conflicts of interest Belfast Live · Feb 23, 2023
Yes campaign launch in WA hears anger over Indigenous incarceration and child removal Hundreds packed a forum on the voice to parliament in Perth to hear speakers including new Greens First Nations spokesperson Dorinda Cox The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
Methane from Australian coal and gas could be 60% higher than estimated Data released by the International Energy Agency leads to renewed calls for more emission cuts and block on new projects The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
NSW Greens announce plan for 'Rainbow Rights' NSW Greens have committed to removing exceptions for religious bodies, private educational authorities and small businesses in the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act. AAP · Feb 23, 2023
Labor won’t block new fossil fuel developments. Here are some options for a climate deal With the Coalition opting out of an adult discussion on climate policy, tough decisions lie ahead for Labor, the Greens and independents on what they are willing to accept The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
‘Changing the justice system’: Victorian Liberal Brad Battin goes from tough on crime to keeping people out of jail Exclusive: former police officer says those who commit low-level crimes should not be in prisons The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023
NSW could invest in coalmines if companies can’t raise the cash, Dominic Perrottet told gathering Exclusive: premier’s comments in November raise questions about how far Coalition would go to support fossil fuels if re-elected The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023
Parliament probe to 'shine a light' on Victorian floods The Victorian coalition and Greens have joined forces to set up a parliamentary inquiry into last year's floods after criticism of the Maribyrnong River review. AAP · Feb 21, 2023
Privacy concerns as Victorian government looks to pass medical information-sharing bill Changes in Victoria would allow hospitals to easily share patient information through a centralised electronic system — but some say better privacy protections are required. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
Labor social housing bill not enough to address older women homelessness spike, advocates say Advocates say the federal government's housing plan is a good first step but is "insufficient" to help women aged 55 and older who are facing the highest rate of homelessness in a decade. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 ‘Making the climate crisis worse’: Greens blast Labor after Queensland coal seam gas expansion approved Decision allows Santos to open 116 new wells with an operational life of about 30 years in the Surat Basin
The New Daily · Feb 21, 2023 PM doubles down on AUKUS, sounds warning on environment in key national security address Anthony Albanese will warn that a climate change bill at the centre of a dispute with the Greens is critical to national security.
AAP · Feb 21, 2023 Santos wins approval for 116 gas wells in western Qld The federal government has given Santos approval to drill 116 new coal seam gas wells in Queensland's Surat Basin with an operational life of 30 years.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 Flemington racecourse flood wall the focus as Coalition and Greens unite to force inquiry Opposition set to move for an investigation into how prepared Victoria was for last year’s flooding crisis
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023 Labor's lead drops in Resolve and Essential polls, but they are still far ahead A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted February 15-19 from a sample of 1,604, gave Labor 40% of the primary vote (down two since January), the Coalition 31% (up two), the Greens 10% (down one), One Nation 5% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents 9% (up one)…
ABC News · Feb 20, 2023 Premier Dominic Perrottet's brother Charles refuses to front NSW parliamentary inquiry Premier Dominic Perrottet's brother confirms he will not front a parliamentary inquiry into Sydney's Hills Shire Council, calling it a "Labor/Greens circus".
The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023 SNP policy chief fears for party's deal with Greens if Kate Forbes becomes FM KATE Forbes becoming First Minister would “inevitably” see the governing agreement with the Scottish Greens get torn up, the SNP’s policy…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2023 Victorian child protection cases to consider past Aboriginal mistreatment under landmark bill Exclusive: Amendment will ‘stop the cycle of higher rates of Aboriginal child removal’, says childcare agency chief
The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2023 Greens decry ‘utter decimation’ of independent observer program for live exports Most voyages carrying livestock out of Australia sailed without an observer, with half of those ships claiming they had insufficient space for an extra person
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 Greens leader Adam Bandt flags party is likely to work with government on safeguard mechanism Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved.
AAP · Feb 18, 2023 Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.