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Climate con-artists - Coalition’s offset scheme a dangerous deception
Once again, the Liberal-National Government is all talk and no substance when it comes to taking action on climate change. Launching the scheme, the Liberals said that it will help NSW reach its emissions reduction targets. But the government’s own modelling anticipates an initial uptake of only 0.1%, resulting in just 0.02MT abated annually.
TAHE is a ticking budget time-bomb - Greens recommit to defuse TAHE following Auditor-General report
Today’s scathing Auditor General’s report into the Design and Implementation of the Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) lays bare, in forensic detail, the true enormity of the damage that Perrottet’s pet project will inflict on the state finances. The Greens NSW have reiterated their commitment to dismantle the disastrous TAHE boondoggle, calling for honesty and transparency with state finances and an end to cynical budget trickery.
Greens call on Government to listen to the sector, slam Right to Know Scheme
The Greens have criticised the Government’s ‘Right to Know’ scheme announcement for once again putting announceables above evidence-based policy backed by domestic violence experts.
The Labor opposition need more than a press announcement to address the NSW housing affordability crisis
Responding to housing announcements by the NSW Labor opposition, The Greens NSW have called for a bold, long-term vision to address the housing crisis in this state - not just more tinkering around the edges.
The Greens call out the government for trying to prevent industrial action
This government is trying to intimidate workers fighting for better pay and conditions when the rules area already stacked against them
Greens motion calls for more AUSLAN interpreters
The shortage in the Auslan interpreter workforce needs to be addressed by this government.
The greens support stronger privacy and personal information legislation
The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment Bill 2022 is welcome legislation.
minister dodges questions on out of touch white ribbon jetski parade
This year's White Ribbon Day was tarnished with a tasteless jet ski parade in Sydney Harbour.
deforestation for agriculture is a leading cause of climate change
Livestock farming is responsible for up to 28% of greenhouse gas pollution.
coercive control bill passes through parliament
After years of campaigning by activists and stakeholders, coercive control is now criminalised in NSW.
The government backtracks over Port of Newcastle privatisation
Once again the NSW Liberal government has realised privatisation does not work.
NSW Parliamentary proceedings to be translated into Auslan, in groundbreaking first steps towards accessibility for Deaf community
The NSW Parliament's Upper House has this morning committed to a number of groundbreaking steps to make NSW Parliament accessible to the Deaf community.
Greens introduce Independent Office of Animal Welfare Bill to NSW Parliament
Today Abigail has introduced into NSW Parliament the Greens Bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare.
The Greens back calls for stronger regulations to prevent cruelty to animals
The Greens help push forward legislation to help NSW update its antiquated animal cruelty laws.
Greens motion for retirement village reform
A Greens motion calling for a retirement village ombudsman passes the Legislative Chamber.