Tag: Greens
MP urges Govt to rethink compulsory water acquisition
Greens' MP Mark Parnell says it is time for the Government to reconsider the compulsory acquisition of water from irrigators to save the lower lakes.[MORE]
Profiting from carbon trading 'must be stopped'
The New South Wales Greens say electricity generators must be stopped from using a planned emissions trading scheme to increase their profits. [MORE]
Push for apology for children of psych hospital
The Tasmanian Greens want State Parliament to issue a formal apology to Tasmanians who spent their childhood in the New Norfolk psychiatric hospital.[MORE]
Greens air coastal development fears
The New South Wales Greens says not enough is being done to ensure coastal development in the Illawarra accounts for the effects of rising sea levels caused by climate change.[MORE]
Greens worry about Barnett water policy
The Western Australian Greens have expressed concerns about the future of water in the Kimberley if Colin Barnett regains the leadership of the Liberal Party.[MORE]
Calls for Government to bolster business confidence
Tasmania's Opposition parties have called on the Premier to restore faith in the economy as business confidence continues to fall.[MORE]
Greens criticise Snowy Hydro priviatisation push
There is further criticism today of the latest call by the head of Snowy Hydro to privatise the corporation.[MORE]
Greens want Senate inquiry into NT Govt spending
The Greens say they would support a Senate inquiry into the way the NT Government spends federal government grants.[MORE]
Sept 6 for Mayo poll
A by-election for the SA federal seat of Mayo will be held on September 6.[MORE]
Libs campaign against one vote one value in Upper House
The State Opposition has begun a campaign to stop the introduction of one vote one value in the Upper House.[MORE]
Mildura MP won't support euthanasia bill
The Nationals' Member for Mildura, Peter Crisp, says he will not be supporting a bill that would allow doctor assisted euthanasia in Victoria.[MORE]
Greens unanimously endorse Lyne candidate
The field is beginning to take shape for the yet to be announced by-election for the federal seat of Lyne. [MORE]
Greens call for more action on child protection services
The Tasmanian Greens say years of inaction in child protection services must now be addressed.[MORE]
SA Water manager to face inquiry
A SA Water manager is to face parliamentary questioning over a billing bungle.[MORE]
No permanent deputy for Greens
The Tasmanian Greens have decided not to appoint a deputy leader.[MORE]
Waterfront details delayed
The consortium behind controversial plans to build two new piers and a 60-suite hotel on Hobart's waterfront is refusing to say why it has decided to delay a media briefing.[MORE]
Greens to contest Vaile's seat
The Greens have confirmed they will field a candidate in the federal seat of Lyne, which is being vacated by former deputy prime minister Mark Vaile.[MORE]
Greens to work 'constructively' on emissions scheme
Greens leader Bob Brown says his party will not put any pre-conditions on negotiations with the Federal Government on its emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Greens to appoint NT election team
The Northern Territory Greens are set to unveil their list of candidates for the Northern Territory election in the next few days.[MORE]
Politicians don't need payrise: Carpenter
The Premier Alan Carpenter does not want State MPs to receive a payrise this year.[MORE]
Greens keen on Karratha 'solar suburb'
Greens Senator Scott Ludlum say Karratha would be an ideal site for a new generation of "solar suburbs".[MORE]
Greens push to have Monash Drive proposal dumped
The ACT Greens will attempt to have the proposal to build Monash Drive removed from the Territory Plan.[MORE]
Garrett urged not to extend pulp mill timeline
The Federal Government is being urged not to allow more time for the timber company Gunns to comply with conditions for its $2 billion pulp mill in northern Tasmania.[MORE]
Overpass bike track welcomed
A decision to add pedestrian and bicycle access to a tram overpass is welcomed by the Greens.[MORE]
Greens fear northern housing 'ghetto'
Lack of public transport access could make northern Adelaide housing a 'ghetto', say the Greens.[MORE]
