We reached 2000 signatures for the Public Housing Petition – what now?

We’ve reached 2000 signatures! We want to give a big thanks to everyone who signed the petition started by public housing resident Elena, and to all the public housing residents, advocacy groups and supporters who have helped us collect these signatures.  The more than 2000 signatures represent over 2000 conversations with Victorians who are concerned […]

Greens Climate Win!

🚨GREAT NEWS🚨 We’ve just had a climate win! The Greens’ amendment to the government’s climate bill passed TODAY 🎉💚🎉 Until now, coal and gas companies could use dodgy carbon offsets or unproven carbon capture and storage to meet Victoria’s “net zero” emissions targets. But now, thanks to the Greens and climate supporters like you, we […]

Labor’s Housing Statement abandons renters and could signal end of public housing

September 20th, 2023. The Victorian Greens have labelled the release of the government’s housing statement this morning as “classic Andrews Labor”, saying that beyond the Premier’s hi-vis and bluster, the reality was that the public housing waiting list and rental stress will continue to grow and get worse over the next decade under the plan. […]

Pressure works on Victorian Government but tumbleweeds for renters: Greens

September 19th, 2023. Today the Albanese and Andrews governments announced an urgently needed redevelopment of public housing blocks will go ahead thanks to the $3 billion secured by the Greens throughout negotiations on the Housing Australia Future Fund. The Premier confirmed that the redevelopment was only possible because of the extra $3 billion. Without the […]

No support for short-stay tax without proper regulation and rent freeze: Greens

September 15th, 2023. The Victorian Greens are demanding the Andrew’s Government impose a 90-day a year cap on short stay listings after media reports emerged that state cabinet will on Monday consider a proposal to impose a new levy on accommodation offered by companies such as Airbnb. Over the past year the Greens have been […]

EQUALITY FOR WOMEN AND LGBTQI+ PEOPLE

Everyone should have the opportunity to live a good life, free from discrimination. I will always call out discrimination, bias and bigotry, champion diversity and advocate for the rights of women, LGBTIQ+ people and all members of our community. In my time as an MP, I’ve: The Greens are proud to be the first party […]

REUSE AND RECYCLING REVOLUTION

We can cut pointless plastic waste and create a world class recycling system in Victoria. We all want a world without waste, where we have clean and healthy parks, rivers and oceans, and our wildlife free from the threat of plastic. But in Victoria this sadly isn’t the case.  Our recycling system has been neglected […]