NEWS
LGBTQIA+ events need secure funding from the NSW government
The NSW Opposition today called for funding of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to be reviewed, another insult to LGBTQIA+ communities already reeling from the cancellation of the Sydney Mardi Gras Party.
Minns Government quietly paving way for private development of public land around NSW stadiums
The NSW Labor Government plans to allow private development on public land, through proposed amendments to the Sporting Venues Authorities Act that could be rushed through Parliament as early as the 3rd of February.
Health concerns over latest microplastic report
NSW Greens spokesperson for Health Dr Amanda Cohn MLC has warned that increasing levels of microplastics found along our coastline, including at popular Sydney beaches, are a major concern for our health.
Federation Shire should be proud to display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags
Australian First Nations cultures are the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. Archaeological evidence demonstrates that Aboriginal peoples have been living on this continent for at least 65,000 years.
We continue to oppose proposed Moss Vale Plastics Recycling Facility
The Greens reiterate our previously stated opposition to the Moss Vale Plastics Recycling Facility proposed by RePoly (formerly Plasrefine).
Submissions open for Indoor Air Quality Inquiry
NSW Parliament has launched an inquiry into indoor air quality, looking at its impact on our health, productivity, work health and safety, and equity of access to public spaces.
Voluntary Assisted Dying rights protected
Older Australians will retain the right to access end-of-life healthcare in their homes, regardless of where they live, following a conscience vote in NSW Parliament last night. Labor, Liberal and National party members were granted a conscience vote and were divided on the issue, but the amendments were ultimately rejected...
The towns people would be forced to leave in their final days
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment (Residential Facilities) Bill 2025, introduced by Liberal MLC Susan Carter proposes that faith-based aged care facilities could decline to facilitate access to voluntary assisted dying, instead taking reasonable steps to transfer the person.
NSW Public Toilets Inquiry recommends sweeping reforms
On Thursday 16 October, the NSW Upper House Inquiry into Public Toilets, initiated and chaired by Greens MLC Dr Amanda Cohn, tabled a groundbreaking report calling for a new legislative framework to oversee the provision of public toilets across the state.
Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre transition a good idea off to a catastrophic start
NSW Greens Health spokesperson and former Albury GP Dr Amanda Cohn has voiced significant concerns for staff and patient wellbeing as key stakeholders found out about the transition of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC) into public hands without any consultation or transition plan.