An Abbott budget would heap stress on our poorest people

17th May 2013 4:04 pm

The Australian Greens said today that some of the poorest people in our community will be placed under even more financial stress if Tony Abbotts's budget becomes a reality.

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Christine Milne's 2013 Budget reply speech

17th May 2013 8:47 am

The Budget is the most values laden of any document tabled in the Parliament. It reflects the priorities for the nation and the future. The Treasurer said as much at the beginning of his Budget speech yesterday. If you want to know what people value, follow how they earn and spend their money.

Greens essential third voice in election debate

15th May 2013 2:17 pm

The Australian Greens are calling on Labor to hurry up and deliver on its promise to establish a leader's debate commission before the federal election.

PM needs to visit children in Manus detention centre

9th May 2013 4:07 pm

The Greens are calling on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to visit the children in the Manus Island detention centre when she is in Papua New Guinea, while also urging for refugees in Australia to be given the right to work.