New South Wales (NSW)

Narrabri gas approval is more fuel for the fires

Adam Bandt 30 Sep 2020

Greens Leader Adam Bandt and NSW Senator Mehreen Faruqi say the approval of the Narrabri Gas project is the first domino to fall in the Morrison Government’s gas executive-stacked energy plan, which flies in the face of the climate emergency and basic market economics.

The Narrabri Gas project is a climate disaster and it has just been approved, against the will of local farmers and the Gamilaraay Traditional custodians.

Greens Leader Adam Bandt said:

“Scott Morrison and his gas cartel have just lit the fuse on a giant climate bomb.”

Greens extend workers compensation to essential workers for COVID-19

Adam Bandt 13 May 2020

Health

Workplace Relations

The NSW Greens have successfully amended emergency government legislation in NSW parliament to extend workers compensation benefits to cover COVID-19.

The amendment to the legislation passed the Upper House today, and grants cover for full time, part time, contract and casual workers under workers compensation in the following circumstances.

Speech: Matter of Public Importance - Abortion rights

Mehreen Faruqi 17 Sep 2018

Women

It is absolutely shameful that in my home state of New South Wales and in the state of Queensland abortion still sits in the Crimes Act. As a woman, as a mother of a young woman, and as someone who has campaigned for years to decriminalise abortion in New South Wales, I cannot and I will not accept this situation. Mr President, the existence of these laws actually exposes the misogyny and the influence of the religious far Right on our politics. Neither my religion nor yours should be allowed to deny women their rights and choices. You cannot impose your beliefs on others.

Bondi Pavilion

Lee Rhiannon 14 Sep 2016

General

Bondi Pavilion is one of the nation's jewels. Recognised in 2008 by the Australian government as having 'exceptional' cultural significance, the National Estate listing identified Bondi as 'one of Australia's most treasured places' and 'one of the world's most famous beaches where Australians meet nature's challenge in the surf'. Bondi Pavilion is a central part of the Bondi experience.

Coalition follows Macdonald tactics on how to deliver for mining companies

Lee Rhiannon 30 Jul 2013

General

How ironic that on the eve of the ICAC findings into possibly the biggest corruption case in NSW politics the O’Farrell government announces a plan to change the rules in favour of mining companies.

The latest proposed law change “to promote the development of significant mineral resources” would be toasted in the board rooms of Rio Tinto, the world’s fourth-largest publicly listed mining company.

As we saw in the 16 year reign of the last NSW Labor government the financial muscle of the mining industry has many friends on Macquarie Street.

Lee Rhiannon on 2SM talking 2013 budget implications for NSW

Lee Rhiannon 15 May 2013

Transport

Education

Agriculture

Greens Senator for NSW Lee Rhiannon talks to Leon Delaney on the 2SM morning program about the implications for people in NSW of the 2013 budget, especially as it concerns transport and higher education.

Regional NSW hurt by budget cuts to Infrastructure Fund

Lee Rhiannon 15 May 2013

Economic Justice & Treasury

Transport

Education

Greens Senator for NSW Lee Rhiannon has criticised federal Labor for slashing the Regional Infrastructure Fund by a massive $2 billion over the next seven years, saying it will frustrate much needed public transport and other critical infrastructure projects for NSW.

"Only $2.4 billion over nine years is left for improvements to regional infrastructure because Labor has failed to fix the mining tax. The government has baulked at taking on mining companies and abolishing fossil fuel subsidies, making regional NSW the bunny," Senator Rhiannon said.

Speech: Ian Macdonald and NSW Labor

Lee Rhiannon 14 May 2013

General

Adjournment debate, Tuesday 14 May 2013

Senator RHIANNON (New South Wales) (21:06): On 4 February 2009 journalist Alex Mitchell wrote:

NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald is standing by the poker machine waiting to pull a jackpot for the coal mining industry. But who will get the prizes?

Community rallies to save Old Boot Factory at Bondi Junction

GreensMPs 29 Apr 2013

WHAT: Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon, NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge and Waverley Greens Councillor Dominic Wy Kanak will speak at a community rally to save the last free standing heritage building in Bondi Junction, the Old Boot Factory, from demolition by Waverley Council. The Council is due to vote on a demolition motion tonight.

WHERE: Outside Waverley Council Chambers, Corner of Bondi Road and Paul Street, Bondi Junction

WHEN: 5:30pm, TODAY 29 April 2013

Senator Rhiannon on ABC Newcastle on Air Quality inquiry

Lee Rhiannon 9 Apr 2013

Health

Resources

Greens Senator for NSW Lee Rhiannon was interviewed on the ABC Radio Newcastle morning show about the Greens-initiated Senate Inquiry into Air Pollution, scheduled for next Tuesday 16 April in Newcastle. More detail here.

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