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Greens-led mental health inquiry hands down final report
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Mental health gap analysis reveals massive shortages
The NSW Government’s gap analysis of community mental health services has revealed a gaping workforce shortage and lack of accessible services, particularly for First Nations people.
Government demerge bill fails local communities
The NSW Labor Government’s demerger legislation fails local communities across NSW who have campaigned for years to restore local democracy.
STATEMENT: Cumberland Council bans same-sex parents books in libraries
Banning books depicting same-sex relationships in public libraries is sending a message that LGBTQIA+ families are not welcome in their local community because of who they are.
Greens celebrate historic victory for junior doctors
In a landmark decision, more than 20,000 doctors who served between 2014 and 2024 will finally receive compensation for years of unpaid overtime and denied entitlements.
Statement following Bondi Junction attacks
I haven't stopped thinking about what happened in Bondi over the weekend. It feels like an appropriate time to talk about mental illness now that we know more.
Greens move amendments to strengthen conversion practices ban legislation
The NSW Greens have moved amendments to the conversion practices ban bill to strengthen its protections for LGBTQIA+ people from preaching that is harmful.
UPDATED: Greens call for police out of Mardi Gras celebration
The Greens are continuing to call for the NSW Police Force to exclude itself from the 2024 Mardi Gras parade, as a sign of respect, deference, and commitment to change.
STATEMENT: More than apology needed from government and police on LGBTIQ+ hate crimes
Queer communities are reeling following the alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird last week by a member of the NSW Police Force, using a police firearm.
“It should never cost the clinician to actually give a shit” inquiry hears
The final hearing for the mental health inquiry has heard that the current mental health care system is failing domestic and family violence survivors and how emergency departments are used as a catch all when there is nowhere else for people to go.