NEWS
2024 NSW State Budget barely a start to addressing healthcare crisis
The NSW government in handing down its budget today has acknowledged the scale of the work to be done to rebuild our public healthcare system. The Budget includes a number of measures that are a step in the right direction, but not with the scale or urgency that is needed...
Greens celebrate government moving temporary medical staff recruitment in-house
After more than a year of campaigning by the Greens, the NSW government has announced it will set up an internal medical locum agency to manage the recruitment of locum medical staff.
Premier's apology welcome but must come with action
Statement attributable to Dr Amanda Cohn, Greens spokesperson for LGBTQIA+:
Greens-led mental health inquiry hands down final report
Add your support by writing to the Minister for Mental Health to implement all of the report's recommendations!
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.