Greens Media
Senate Media: Milne to NFF Congress: Let's grasp this opportunity to drive agenda
Addressing the National Farmers' Federation Congress today, Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, urged farmers to seize this tremendous opportunity to shape their own future instead of adapting to changes forced onto them.
Senate Media: Greens conservation plan targets mammal extinctions
The Australian Greens say growing concerns about the long term survival of mammal species in Northern Australia highlights the need for a new approach to conservation and protection.
Senate Media: Greens rock solid on Marriage Equality
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says her party's commitment to marriage equality is rock-solid, reaffirming her pledge to re-introduce the Marriage Equality Bill on the first day of the new Parliament.
Senate Media: Greens secure ALP agreement on Indigenous constitutional recognition
Senate Media: Australian Greens, Labor commit to agreement for stable Government
The Australian Greens and the Labor Party have signed an agreement to ensure stability for Labor in Government. The Greens will ensure supply and oppose any motion of no confidence in the Government from other parties or MPs.
Senate Media: Brown says $20m forest package will help wreck forests
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown says the Minister for Forestry, Tony Burke, is favouring loggers over dairy farmers and other struggling Tasmanian businesses with his $20 million taxpayer funded package.
"The $20 million will fuel destruction of more of Tasmania's wild forests and wildlife habitats," Senator Brown said.
Senate Media: Fresh potato imports must be banned
Tasmania cannot take any risks with its potato and tomato industries and must become seriously engaged to prevent New Zealand potatoes being brought to Tasmania for processing, Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne said today.
Senate Media: ACT's 40% emissions target shows potential of Greens in power-sharing govts
The Australian Greens today welcomed the announcement by the ACT government that it will legislate to reduce emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2020 - one of the most ambitious emissions targets of any jurisdiction in the world.
Senate Media: Milne says thank-you for record Tasmanian Green vote
In the biggest vote for a third party since the Second World War, The Greens will return to federal parliament with eight and possibly nine senators and the House of Representatives seat of Melbourne, Australian Greens Deputy Leader Christine Milne said today.
Senate Media: Andrew Robb appears to back Greens in Senate as anti-WorkChoices insurance
Andrew Robb (the Coalition's campaign spokesperson for 2010) has effectively endorsed the Greens in the Senate as good insurance against WorkChoices.
AAP reports today "The Australian Greens would have the balance of power in the Senate to stymie any attempt to change the [industrial relations] laws, Mr Robb said."
Senate Media: Tasmania trap set for Liberal voters: Liberal voters' preferences will go to Labor, not Greens
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown says Tasmanian Liberal voters who want their preferences to go to the Greens should not vote above the line in the Senate.
Senate Media: Election date marks first anniversary of Montara oil disaster
Senate Media: Bob Brown stays in Melbourne to campaign for Bandt and Di Natale
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown said the incredible buzz around the Melbourne campaign meant he would stay extra time in the city to campaign.
"I have never enjoyed being in Melbourne so much," said Senator Brown at a Greens rally which brought a colourful and excited crowd to Fitzroy's Whitlam Place.
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Senate Media: The Greening of mining: our place in the 21st century
Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is in Kalgoorlie to present a paper at the AusIMM Sustainable Mining conference which will focus on the place of mining in a sustainable economy.
Senate Media: Renewable energy abandoned by both Labor and Coalition
The Australian Greens are the only party backing the transition to renewable energy, with both Labor and the Coalition cutting $416.5 million out of renewable energy programs during the election.
Senate Media: Greens make major heritage announcement in Kalgoorlie
The Australian Greens are calling for a major investment to safeguard natural and cultural heritage while creating jobs in a sustainable industry.
Senate Media: Australia Can't Wait Any Longer For Same-Sex Marriage
The Australian Greens will fight to reform Australia's outdated marriage laws in the new Parliament, and will keep up pressure on the old parties to recognise the marriage rights of same-sex couples, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
