NEWS
LGBTQIA+ people in NSW need safety, as a minimum
Like so many of you, I am sickened by the news of surging gay hate crimes on the streets of Sydney in 2026.
NSW Government rejects Public Toilets Inquiry recommendations
The NSW Government has rejected 20 of the 22 recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Public Toilets, accepting only two recommendations in principle.
Speech on police brutality at Sydney Town Hall protest
Speech given by Dr Amanda Cohn in the NSW Legislative Council on 10th February:
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
[Updated 16 March 2026] 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...