Scottish councils urged to cancel £1m school meal debt for families amid cost of living crisis Green MSP Ross Greer claimed local authorities are chasing families who "simply can’t pay". Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022
Gas industry peak body tells Beetaloo Basin Senate inquiry fracking cannot happen without consent from traditional owners Traditional owner Johnny Wilson lives within 20km of fracking wells in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin. This week, the peak body for oil and gas attempted to quell his concerns. ABC News · Mar 22, 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
Key moment for Wirral Greens as ex-Labour member joins The new Green councillor said the party is 'better for Bromborough and better for me' Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022
‘Preference whisperers’: reforms to group voting unlikely to happen before Victorian election Micro parties expected to benefit from potential delay to changes to preference rules The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022
Why Russian gas could disrupt Germany's plan for a bolder climate agenda After 16 years under conservative Angela Merkel, Germany gained new leadership late last year. Following a “climate election” that saw the issue surpass COVID-19 as voters’ top concern, Europe’s largest economy is now ruled by a progressive three-party “Alliance for Freedom, Justice and Sustainability” comprising Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals. The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022
Tasmanian ministers urged to apologise for groaning at Tiffany Skeggs's question Tasmania's Attorney-General and Infrastructure Minister are accused of groaning in response to a question asked on behalf of a child sexual abuse survivor. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022
Federal bill to prevent ministers vetoing research grants rejected by Senate committee Greens proposed legislation after acting education minister Stuart Robert blocked funding for six ARC grants The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe says she was racially profiled by Virgin Australia staff at Canberra Airport Victorian Greens senator Lidia Thorpe accuses Virgin Australia staff of racially profiling her while she waited to board a plane at Canberra Airport late last year. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022
Tas tackles living costs with free buses Tasmania has become the first state or territory to make public transport free amid a national debate on the cost of living and rising fuel prices. AAP · Mar 21, 2022
Guardian Essential poll: voters mark Morrison government down on flood response Separate Australian National University longitudinal survey suggests Coalition primary vote slumps to 32.2% with Labor in election-winning position The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022
The Greens' liveable income guarantee is a serious idea the major parties won't touch – yet The Australian Greens have lobbed a large rock into the placid pool of economic policy by announcing a proposal for a “Liveable Income Guarantee”. The Conversation · Mar 21, 2022
Movement marks 50 years of green politics, 40 years since the Franklin Dam campaign turning point The Franklin Dam debate divided a state 40 years ago. It was a turning point in a political environment movement that is marking 50 years of impact far beyond its genesis in Tasmania. ABC News · Mar 19, 2022
Greens unveil $89b income support increase The Greens have pledged to increase all federal government income support payments to $88 a day to bring millions of Australians above the poverty line. AAP · Mar 19, 2022
AAP · Mar 19, 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.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18, 2022 Who Are Australia’s Political Parties And What Do They Want? The Basic Binch Guide Here's your guide to the main Australian Political Parties - From The Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party of Australia, and the Greens.
Bristol Post · Mar 17, 2022 Bristol underground 'not the be all and end all' council agree The Greens demanded transport chiefs consider alternatives - and Labour said that's already happened
The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022 Labor landslide likely in South Australian election, but Labor-Greens unlikely to control upper house The South Australian election is on Saturday, with polls closing at 6:30pm AEDT. A YouGov poll for The Advertiser, conducted March 7-13 from a sample of 835, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, compared with the 2018 election result of 51.9-48.1 to Liberal, so this poll would be about an 8%…
AAP · Mar 16, 2022 SA Greens push for free public transport The Greens in South Australia are pushing for free public transport amid soaring petrol prices.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022 Memo to Labour – you still can’t beat the Tories without the Lib Dems and Greens Despite the good polls, the only way to beat the Conservatives is by building a ruthlessly pragmatic alliance between progressive parties, says writer Chris Bowers
The Conversation · Mar 14, 2022 Albanese level with Morrison as better PM in Newspoll as Labor maintains big lead This week’s Newspoll, conducted March 9-12 from a sample of 1,520, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged since last fortnight. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 35% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down one), 3% One Nation (steady), 3% Clive Palmer’s UAP (down one) and 10% for all Others (up two).
The Conversation · Mar 11, 2022 As the Senate discusses research and ministerial vetoes, here's one idea for an independent, accountable grant scheme The Senate’s education and employment legislation committee is discussing a Greens bill designed to shore up the independence of the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 2022 Glasgow drive-thru ban set for vote as Greens demand bold action Over 400 people signed a petition calling for a ban on drive-thrus which claims 'bold action' is needed due to the climate emergency .
Reuters · Mar 7, 2022 Belgian Greens make U-turn to consider nuclear plants extension Belgium should keep an open mind about extending the life-span of its remaining nuclear power plants, the country's Green energy minister said on Monday, in a shift of position prompted by the conflict in Ukraine.
ABC News · Mar 5, 2022 Saying child care is an 'essential service', Greens release plan for free early education and care The Greens are promoting a $19 billion plan to make child care free and accessible for all families, which they hope to push major parties on should they hold the balance of power in the next parliament.