Greens Media
Senate Media: International Education Needs Reform Now
The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to fast-track its response to the Baird Review of International Education, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senator Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson on Education, says the man in charge of the review, Bruce Baird, has confirmed that there is a serious problem in the international education sector.
Senate Media: Time for Australia to cut lifeline of Burma’s oppressive regime
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is calling on the Australian Government to work with other governments to establish a UN commission of inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity and war crimes being committed in Burma.
Senate Media: Milne congratulates Minister Burke for reversal of mad cow beef import decision
Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, has congratulated Agriculture Minister, Tony Burke, for reversing his decision to lift the ban on importing beef from countries affected by mad cow disease, or BSE.
Senate Media: Greens Call for Early Senate Discussions on Parental Leave
The Australian Greens are calling on both major parties to move swiftly to lock in the best possible result for families on paid parental leave ahead of the next Federal election, according to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senate Media: Take A Stand On International Women's Day, P.M.
It's time for the Federal Government to get serious about standing up for the rights of women, both here and overseas, according to Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senate Media: Release eucalypt water testing results
Greens Leader Bob Brown has called on the state government to release all details of its studies into eucalypt-derived pathogens in Tasmanian water catchments.
Senate Media: It's Time to Bring More Women Into Australia's Boardrooms
The Australian Greens have committed to legislate for women to make up at least 40 per cent of board members in Australia's leading companies, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Senator Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson on Status of Women, says the party's initiative comes in the leadup to International Women's Day on Monday.
Senate Media: Greens support national net censorship protests
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is supporting the great many Australians taking to the streets this weekend to protest against the Federal Government's proposed internet filter.
Senate Media: Greens Welcome Release of Economic Study of Marine Parks
The Australian Greens today welcomed the release of a report on the economics of marine protected areas - saying that it showed that protected areas provide a win-win for the economy and the environment.
Senate Media: Brown invites Garrett to Hobart for Sea Shepherd return
Greens Leader Bob Brown has invited the Environment Minister Peter Garrett, and opposition environment spokesperson Greg Hunt to come to Hobart for the return of the Sea Shepherd's ships the Steve Irwin and Bob Barker this Saturday morning.
Senate Media: Garrett to consider devils as critically endangered
Greens deputy leader, Senator Christine Milne has welcomed a decision by the Federal Minister for Environment to consider uplisting the Tasmanian devil's status from endangered to critically endangered.
"This is encouraging news from Minister Garrett. Last year I called for the official process of uplisting to be opened following news of the devil's continued decline."
Senate Media: Security firm charged with future of Tasmanian wildlife
Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne today revealed today the shocking state of Tasmania's wildlife disease service. The Greens Senator said she was saddened and stunned to hear a wildlife disease hotline promoted by the State government is answered by a local security company with no knowledge of veterinary science.
Senate Media: Minister Wong must clarify: Is it already too late to get a Green Loan?
The Greens are today calling on the new Minister responsible for Green Loans, Minister Wong, to immediately clarify whether or not it is already too late for Australian householders to get a Green Loan.
Senate Media: Greens to ensure PM’s health plan leads to increase funding for health services and universal dental care
The Australian Greens will l be scrutinising the detail of the Prime Minister's health reform plan to ensure that the proposed changes result in greater funding for health services.
Senate Media: Greens move for ban on bank ATM fees
The Australian Greens will move to amend trade practice laws to ban Australian banks from charging $2 fees for non-customers to use Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
Announcing the policy in Devonport, Tasmania, Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown noted that Braddon is one of Australia's most economically disadvantaged electorates.
Senate Media: Now who will take over the other broken environment programs?
Peter Garrett's problems with poor administration within the Environment portfolio go back further than the recent disasters with the insulation and Green Loans programs, the Australian Greens said today.
"It's all happened before," said Greens Natural Resource Management spokesperson Senator Rachel Siewert.
Senate Media: Greens Senator visits Traditional Owners on Muckaty waste dump
Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is visiting the proposed site of the Commonwealth Radioactive waste dump this week. Senator Ludlam will travel to Muckaty Station outside Tennant Creek to meet with Traditional Owners from the area, and will then attend a public meeting in Tennant.
Senate Media: Teachers Need Support For New National Curriculum
The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to back its words with action and resources on the newly-announced National Curriculum for schools.
