Woolworths’ phase out of single-use plastic bag demonstrates growing momentum for NSW to Ban the Bag
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Woolworths’ phase out of single-use plastic bag demonstrates growing momentum for NSW to Ban the Bag NSW Greens Marine and Fisheries spokesperson Justin Field has welcomed today’s announcement by Woolworths of a phase out of single-use plastic bags by June 30, 2018 as a clear demonstration […]
Read More →Sharks should be valued and managed, not culled
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Sharks should be valued and managed, not culled The indiscriminate killing of White Sharks will not make beaches safer and should not be permitted in NSW, according to NSW Greens Marine and Fisheries spokesperson Justin Field.He has called on NSW Minister Niall Blair to rule out […]
Read More →Political Decision to Change Light Rail Route Results in Government Building New Dam at Taxpayer Expense
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Political Decision to Change Light Rail Route Results in Government Building New Dam at Taxpayer Expense NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for Transport and the Environment, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has responded to a story on the CBD and South East Light Rail project that has […]
Read More →Secrecy, Cover-Ups and Deception Rule Transport Agenda in NSW
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Secrecy, Cover-Ups and Deception Rule Transport Agenda in NSW NSW Greens MP and Roads & Transport spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has responded to a story that reveals a confidential cabinet minute stating benefits from a Wollongong-to-Sydney rail upgrade would exceed costs. Dr. Faruqi said:“The cover-ups, […]
Read More →Greyhound Racing Industry Statement
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Greyhound Racing Industry Statement AboutAuthorised by Giz Watson and Alex Schlotzer, 23/85 Northbourne Avenue Turner ACT.Privacy | Comment Policy | CopyrightThis website, excluding trademarked logos and images or content noted otherwise, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Australia Licence. Some rights reserved.Website design […]
Read More →Greyhounds Statement
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Greyhounds Statement The Greens do have a view that greyhound racing is an outdated industry that promotes animal exploitation. The ACT Greens have long argued for an end to this exploitative industry – by focusing on the welfare of the dogs and supporting the ACT workers […]
Read More →Greens say Maitland Hospital should be fully public
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Greens say Maitland Hospital should be fully public Greens Health spokesperson, Dawn Walker MP has criticised the decision of the NSW Liberal-National Government to not bring Maitland Hospital back in the public health system, instead announcing that a not-for-profit organisation would be sought to build and […]
Read More →Coalition’s last council ally turns on them, as Hornsby wants amalgamation unwound
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Coalition’s last council ally turns on them, as Hornsby wants amalgamation unwound The Coalition has lost its last ally in local government, as Hornsby Council delivers a stinging rebuke to the Berejiklian forced amalgamation mess. Liberal-dominated Hornsby Council, the last remaining elected council that supported the […]
Read More →Statement on media report
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Statement on media report The ACT Greens recognise the devastating impact of sexual assault, harassment and violence on women and are committed to doing everything we can to support women in our party and in the community who have been the victims of violence, harassment or […]
Read More →North Coast Aboriginal incarceration figures a growing shame
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: North Coast Aboriginal incarceration figures a growing shame Data obtained by the Greens NSW from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and research show a justice system in growing crisis, where Aboriginal people consistently fare worse than they have in the past. Figures for Northern NSW are […]
Read More →Greens call for immediate changes to nightclub ID scanning rules
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Greens call for immediate changes to nightclub ID scanning rules The Queensland Greens have called for immediate changes to the state government’s ID scanning laws in entertainment precincts, saying it is costing jobs, strangling small business and giving a free kick to casinos.Kirsten Lovejoy, Greens candidate […]
Read More →Budget sleight of hand sets essential water services up for privatisation and impedes climate adaptation
MIL OSI Australia – Source: Australian Green Party Headline: Budget sleight of hand sets essential water services up for privatisation and impedes climate adaptation The Greens warn that a new push for privatisation of public water assets and services is underway in NSW, damaging the state’s capacity to adapt to climate change and ensure reliable […]
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