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Greens Leader’s statement on the Canberra convoy

Media Release | Spokesperson Bob Brown
Sunday 21st August 2011, 3:52pm
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"Some might call the predicted thousands of trucks descending on Canberra ending up as hundreds (ABC, 21/8/11) a ‘flop', but these Australians have every right to a peaceful presence on the parliamentary lawns," Greens Leader Bob Brown said today.


"It seems like the prime qualification to be there is to be angry about something - these are Abbott's angry people," Senator Brown said.


"But it seems their views on some issues are fairly shorted sighted, very ‘me-now'."


"The number of angry people in Canberra tomorrow will increase much more than the numbers of truckers arriving in town," Senator Brown predicted.


 


 

Senator Bob Brown press conference - Thursday August 18

Greencast | Spokesperson Bob Brown
Thursday 18th August 2011, 4:52pm
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Australian Greens Leader Senator Bob Brown held a press conference to discuss the ongoing issue of coal seam gas mining, and the Greens plan for a renewable energy future for Australia.

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Question and Speech - is coal seam gas as polluting as coal?

Speech | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Tuesday 16th August 2011, 5:21pm
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Senator MILNE (Tasmania-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:45): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Can the minister inform the Senate whether coal seam gas extracted in Australia is less greenhouse gas intensive than black coal on a life cycle analysis basis and, if so, by what percentage?

Bob Brown - Senate doors - August 16 2011

Greencast | Spokesperson Bob Brown
Tuesday 16th August 2011, 8:47am
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Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown spoke to journalists at the Senate doors this morning about issues including coal seam gas, territories legislation and the need for humane treatment of asylum seekers.

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We're back in town

Blog Post | Blog of Sarah Hanson-Young
Tuesday 16th August 2011, 8:23am
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We politicians are back in Canberra this morning after a five-week winter recess.

Senator Christine Milne Press Conference - July 21, 2011

Greencast | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Thursday 21st July 2011, 3:26pm
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Acting Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne held a press conference to discuss yet another climate change backflip from Tony Abbott, strengthening protection for privacy in Australia and the attempt to seize funds from David Hicks under proceeds of crime legislation.

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The transformation from coal to renewable energy starts today

Media Release | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Sunday 10th July 2011, 11:49am
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2000MW of coal fired power plants - more than the total capacity of the Hazelwood power station - will be closed by 2020 under a carbon price agreement that has reduced handouts to the coal sector by about $1.8 billion and ensured that no new commercial coal fired power plants will be built in Australia.

"This carbon price package, by shutting the dirtiest coal fired stations, will deliver the first steps in Australia's important and exciting transformation from coal to renewable energy," Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, said.

"The Greens, the government and the independents are absolutely committed to making sure workers and communities who currently rely on coal are helped through this transformation with structural adjustment support of some $200 million."

Aspects of the carbon price agreement that will drive the transformation from coal to renewable energy include:

Christine Milne talks carbon price negotiations, coal and renewables on ABC News Breakfast

Greens TV | Spokesperson Christine Milne
Thursday 30th June 2011, 2:23pm
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Christine Milne talks carbon price negotiations, coal and renewables with Michael Rowland and Beverley O'Connor on ABC News Breakfast

Visit to Lake Eyre May 2011

Photo Gallery | Spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young
Tuesday 31st May 2011, 5:16pm
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I visited Lake Eyre and the nearby tourist spot William Creek on May 20 2011 to learn from locals and environmental experts on why the Lake Eyre Basin needs Federal protection. I am calling on the Federal government to ensure there is legislation to protect the basin and not repeat the mistakes which have damaged the Murray Darling basin.