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Greens introduce Bill to protect the Bight
July 25, 2019
Today, The Greens introduced the Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill. This Bill would stop drilling in the Great Australian Bight and move for World Heritage Listing. It is high time the Great Australian Bight...
Read More ShareSenator Statement - We can solve the extinction and climate crises
July 24, 2019
Australians love the great outdoors, from our beaches to our forests, rivers and wide open plains. We have some of the most unique flora and fauna on the planet. In Australia, nearly 50 percent of...
Read More SharePress freedom
July 23, 2019
Today the Senate voted for an inquiry into press freedom and whistle-blower protection showing that there are some in our Parliament who care about a frank and fearless media.
Read More ShareMurray-Darling in the spotlight as Parliament debates Royal Commission
July 22, 2019
Today the Senate finally began the debate on a full and frank inquiry into the mismanagement of the Murray-Darling Basin Our Rivers continue to languish under a poorly implemented Plan. It is up to...
Read More ShareWith most of the $13 billion allocated to the plan spent, the river is still sick
July 12, 2019
The Murray River crisis isn’t farmers versus the environment: It is big business versus everyone else – local farmers, communities and the environment. This week I visited the Riverina and Murrumbidgee. I saw irrigation...
Read More ShareBack in action
June 27, 2019
This week I was sworn back into the Senate for another 6 years. I am feeling more energised and determined than ever. On the agenda this week we had tax cuts, Bob Hawke condolences,...
Read More ShareEnding the Extinction Crisis
June 24, 2019
Tonight’s episode of Four Corners exposed Australia’s extinction crisis for what it is: a national disgrace. Help us make sure the Environment Minister takes this seriously. Successive governments have ignored the growing alarm bells...
Read More ShareTogether we can 🌊 stop ocean plastic 🙌
June 08, 2019
Happy World Ocean Day! Here in Australia we have the most beautiful beaches in the world and we know how to enjoy them. We truly are the ocean-going nation. We also know our oceans...
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