Alba event cancelled by venue amid 'transphobia' allegations AN Alba party event featuring leader Alex Salmond has been cancelled by the venue, sparking a row between the party and the Greens. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022
Green councillor says campaigning for independence is 'not his priority' A GREEN Shetland councillor has said campaigning for a second independence referendum is “not a priority of his” despite backing the cause. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022
Alba call for election pact with SNP and Greens in 'de facto' referendum ALEX Salmond says pro-independence parties should agree to stand a single Yes candidate in each constituency in the event of a “de facto”… The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022
SA Greens push for new vacant property tax The Greens in South Australia have called for the introduction of a vacant property tax to help ease the state's housing crisis. AAP · Jul 4, 2022
Anti-abortion group accuses media and Greens MLC of 'inciting violence' against young women A women's leadership group opposed to abortion has accused Greens MLC Tammy Franks and an Adelaide media outlet of "wilfully mischaracterising" an event it held over the weekend as an "anti-abortion rally". ABC News · Jul 3, 2022
General Election may be only way to ask Scots about independence, Patrick Harvie says A “de facto” referendum held in the form of a general election could be the only way to stage a vote on independence, Patrick Harvie has… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022
Patrick Harvie insists Green votes would count towards mandate for independence at general election The Greens co-leader said his preference was for a referendum on Scottish independence to take place next year rather than relying on a general election to settle the issue. Daily Record · Jul 3, 2022
Liberals set to retain SA seat of Bragg There's been another big swing to Labor but the Liberals look set to retain the South Australian seat of Bragg after Saturday's by-election. AAP · Jul 3, 2022
‘Heartbreaking’: millions of native animals killed under Tasmania’s property protection permits Greens say ‘staggering’ figures should be examined as part of parliamentary inquiry into management and protection of state’s wildlife The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2022
Liberals claim victory in Bragg by-election, while electoral commission warns final results may take days Liberal candidate Jack Batty is "confident" of victory in Adelaide's inner east, as Labor's Alice Rolls says it looks like he is "going to get over the line by a whisker". ABC News · Jul 2, 2022
Sanna Marin has defied Vladimir Putin in joining NATO. It could be Finland's 'most important moment' Russia's warnings to not join NATO have done little to dampen the resolve of Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin. At just 36, the world's youngest leader has pulled off one of the "most important moments of Finnish history". ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
Conservatives suffer hat-trick of council by-election defeats The Tories have made a net loss of 11 council seats in two months. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Manchester councillor quits Labour to join Greens blaming party's 'culture' The Green Party are now the official opposition in Manchester Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2022
Cheaper fees for some Victorian motorists under controversial VicRoads 'privatisation' deal Victorians will get a discount for road safety and new drivers will get their licences for free under a controversial government deal to privatise part of VicRoads' functions. ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022 Grattan on Friday: Election delivered bonanza of crossbenchers but what impact will they make? David Pocock, the progressive independent who broke the Liberals’ stranglehold on one of the two ACT Senate seats, wouldn’t have expected to find himself allied with Pauline Hanson before even being sworn in.
The New Daily · Jun 29, 2022 Emissions talks with crossbenchers under way as Bowen leaves door open to change Chris Bowen stated Labor’s target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent was not capped – now acknowledging climate cuts may go deeper.
ABC News · Jun 29, 2022 'Forgotten' renters hope recent federal election will turn the tide for housing policies Rosie Wallis has been renting her entire adult life and, like many renters, she has felt neglected — politically — in a nation that tends to focus on home buyers.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Australia prioritizes reducing emissions and cheaper EVs Australia’s new government is putting climate change at the top of its legislative agenda when Parliament sits next month for the first time since the May 21 election, with bills to enshrine a cut in greenhouse gas emissions and make electric cars cheaper
The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2022 Queensland public servants cowed by ‘high price’ of speaking out, Peter Coaldrake says Greens and LNP call for royal commission in light of new report into government culture and accountability
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2022 Australia’s 35 newly elected MPs head to ‘parliament school’ New MPs will hear from clerks, whips, former MPs, the outgoing speaker, the federal police and Asio on the inner workings of Parliament House
The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022 Labour in rent controls challenge against SNP and Greens HOLYROOD will today vote on whether to introduce an emergency rent freeze to help ease the cost-of-living burden on “hard-pressed” tenants.
The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022 Final 2022 election results: Coalition routed in cities and in Western Australia – can they recover in 2025? At the May 21 federal election, Labor won 77 of the 151 House of Representatives seats (up eight since 2019 when adjusted for redistributions), the Coalition won 58 seats (down 18), the Greens four (up three) and all Others 12 (up seven). This was a Labor majority of three.
AAP · Jun 28, 2022 Greens to push for rent controls in SA The Greens will bring a bill to the South Australian parliament next week to limit rent increases across the state.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2022 'More talent puddle than pool': New Glasgow Labour frontbench unveiled GLASGOW Labour leader George Redmond has announced his frontbench team to oppose the city’s ruling SNP and Greens coalition.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022 Coalition has open mind on Indigenous voice referendum, but says PM must ‘bring Australians with him’ Shadow attorney general says Opposition wants to see detail of constitutional recognition proposal before deciding if it will support it