Leader of The Australian Greens Adam Bandt MP has announced new portfolio allocations, including the creation of a new portfolio of Dental Health, which will focus on the Greens' long-held goal of ensuring that all Australians have fully funded dental care provided through Medicare.

"I'm excited to announce our new portfolio allocations, especially the creation of a Dental Health portfolio, which will be held by Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young," Bandt said.

Statement from David Jeffery

I want to apologise unreservedly to the Jewish community for the comments I made on Facebook equating the actions of the Israeli government in the Occupied Territories with genocide. These comments were made without thinking through their full ramifications and I never intended to cause harm to the Jewish people.

Last night the Australian Greens National Council resolved to work with the NSW Greens to help it undertake a formal and independent review of Greens NSW structures and processes, including complaints processes and the Greens NSW Constitution. It also reaffirmed, that in the best interests of the party, Jeremy Buckingham should stand aside from the Upper House ticket at the next election.
 

The Australian Greens have reached a constructive, consensus agreement that will see it partner with the NSW Greens to undertake a formal and independent review of Greens NSW structures and processes including complaints processes and the Greens NSW Constitution.

This resolution will help to ensure the integrity of the NSW review and facilitate healing within the NSW Party Room.   

The review process is consistent with Greens founding principles and constitution, by empowering both MPs and grassroots members of the NSW Greens to be actively involved in the process.

The Wentworth by-election has become a referendum on climate change and refugees and is a unique opportunity to send a message to the Liberals who don’t deserve to govern.

Our Greens candidate has run a great campaign. It’s important to turn out tomorrow and to vote for our excellent Greens candidate, Dom WY Kanak, if you want action on climate change and refugees.

After that I urge voters to take note of Kerryn’s progressive views on refugees and climate change which are a welcome change from both the major parties.