Senate Media
Senate Media: Greens policy will save Australians $2 billion - Brown
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown says that today's Climate Institute report shows the Greens' policy of a carbon tax will save households and businesses money as power costs soar, helped by federal government and opposition inaction.
Senate Media: Transformative change in disability services essential for equal future- Greens
Senate Media: There is no substitute for carbon price action now - Greens
The Australian Greens want action now on a carbon price set by legislation as critical for climate change action Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown said in Canberra today.
"Energy efficiency, renewable energy measures and saving forests - as already put to Parliament by the Greens - are needed but are not substitutes for a carbon price," said Senator Brown.<!--break-->
Senate Media: Greens Refugee Policy The Practical Humane Alternative
The Australian Greens refugee policy is a compassionate, commonsense alternative to the way the old parties want to treat vulnerable asylum-seekers, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senate Media: Government’s Refused Classification review highlights net filter flaws
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy's announcement of a review of the Refused Classification category prior to introducing a mandatory internet filter is an acknowledgement of the deep flaws in the proposal, the Australian Greens say.
Senate Media: Statement on Childcare
Statement by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Spokesperson on Early Childhood Education:
"The Federal Government's announcement that it will pay the childcare rebate fortnightly rather than quarterly is a win for families, thanks to the Greens.
Senate Media: Green Loans debacle continues as audit reports reveal extent of wrong-doing
There are more questions than answers remaining about the Gillard government's household energy efficiency programs after today's announcement by Minister Penny Wong.
Senate Media: Gillard mistaken on net filter push: Greens
The Government-initiated Joint Select Committee on Cyber Safety has heard more evidence in Melbourne today that directly contradicts Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support for mandatory net censorship.
Senate Media: Statement on Asylum-Seekers
Statement by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Spokesperson on Immigration and Human Rights:
"The Greens challenge the Federal Government and Coalition to do more than hype their so-called toughness on asylum-seekers, by committing to increasing the number of refugees that Australia resettles and the speed at which they are resettled.
Senate Media: Gillard and Abbott locked in race to the bottom - Greens
The Australian Greens warn both major parties are participating in a race to the bottom on asylum seekers, with the Greens the sole voice of compassion and fairness following announcements from Prime Minister Gillard and Opposition Leader Abbott today.
Senate Media: Greens call for moratorium & new laws to protect farms and water from coal seam gas mining
Greens leader Bob Brown, in Toowoomba today, is calling on Environment Minister Garrett to place a moratorium on coal seam gas mining and exploration until adequate environmental protections are in place.
Senate Media: Greens call for moratorium & new laws to protect farms and water from coal seam gas mining
Greens leader Bob Brown, in Toowoomba today, is calling on Environment Minister Garrett to place a moratorium on coal seam gas mining and exploration until adequate environmental protections are in place.
Senate Media: Another missed opportunity for national 10c container deposit scheme
Today's meeting of environment ministers in Darwin represents a missed opportunity for the Federal Government to finally act on establishing a national Container Deposit Scheme, the Australian Greens say.
Senate Media: Abbot Point coal-hub under Senate scrutiny - Greens
Massive expansion plans for the Abbot Point coal export facility near Bowen, Queensland, will undergo Senate scrutiny on environment, economic and employment grounds, Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown said in Mackay today.
Senate Media: Gillard must call a truce on asylum-seekers
The Australian Greens have urged Prime Minister Julia Gillard to call a truce on the issue of asylum-seekers ahead of the forthcoming Federal Election, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senate Media: Greens call for total ban on Bisphenol A in baby products
The Australian Greens are calling on the Federal Government to immediately ban Bisphenol A (BPA) for use in all baby products as our food regulators can not guarantee the safety of such products.
Senate Media: Greens seek Treasury advice on multi-billion dollar mining tax loss
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown has written to Treasury secretary Ken Henry asking how much tax will be peeled off by the miners in the Gillard deal announced yesterday (letter available).
Senate Media: Greens support nationwide campaign to scrap NT waste dump
The Australian Greens have joined a national campaign to get new Prime Minister Julia Gillard to dump her Government's plan for a nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station, near Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.
