MEDIA RELEASES
Cutting corners on Planning, Minns Labor Government set to reduce oversight as densification program begins
8 March 2024 - The Minns Labor Government will push ahead with their plans to reduce senior executives in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure despite their involvement with the unprecedented planning changes that the Government is commencing.
Gomeroi Traditional Owners win appeal against Santos’ Narrabri Pilliga Gas Project
6 March 2024 - The Federal Court of Australia has today, 6 March 2024, ruled that the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Santos Narrabri Pilliga Gas Project were not adequately assessed in light of the Gomeroi Native Title claim. The Court found that the negative impact of the project on...
Greens call for immediate resignation of top Corrections officers in light of damning Astill report released today
6 March 2024 - The report from an independent inquiry into the sexual assaults committed by former Corrections Officer Wayne Astill against female prisoners at Dillwynia Prison has today been released.
“I could do it tomorrow” - Attorney General boasts that he can, and will not, raise age of criminal responsibility.
6 March 2024 - The Attorney General could raise the age of criminal responsibility tomorrow, and will not, he boasted under questioning in Budget Estimates this morning.
More housing just part of the solution, Greens call for better housing plans
4 March 2024 - The establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into the changes to residential density across NSW will provide a critical opportunity for policy experts, communities and other organisations to participate in a public and transparent process that will make recommendations about the proposed planning reforms of the NSW Labor...
Minister reveals 100% of private child service providers are providing inaccurate information to the Government
4 March 2024 - The Minister for Families and Communities has revealed under questioning in Budget Estimates that 100% of surveyed private out of home care service providers are providing inaccurate information to the Government about vulnerable children in foster care arrangements. Despite the Minister having direct legal responsibility for...
Community and Councillors rally to save Kiwarrak State Forest from Logging
1 March 2024 - Community members from Tinonee have met today with representatives of the Purfleet/Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council and Mid Coast Councillor Dheera Smith at the Kiwarrak Mountain Trail-bike Park to call for an end to the plans for logging in Kiwarrak State Forest and the establishment of a...
Greens call for immediate structural and procedural investigative reform in light of further evidence involving Senior Constable
26 February 2024 - As further information comes to light regarding the double homicide of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies involving a police issued firearm last week, the case for systemic reform is revealed. The Greens are calling for an urgent independent investigation and procedural reform.
Police Commissioner claims access to weapons will be subject to review following double homicide involving Senior Constable
26 February 2024 - In answers to Greens questions, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb committed in Budget Estimates on Friday 23 February that access to firearms by sworn police officers would be part of the review into the double homicide that occurred involving a police issued firearm last week. Commissioner Webb...
Greens NSW Members elect Sue Higginson for NSW Legislative Council casual vacancy
24 February 2024 - Members of The Greens NSW have elected Sue Higginson to fill the Casual Vacancy in the NSW Upper House that will be created when David Shoebridge contests the Federal Election later this year as lead candidate for the Senate.