NEWS
NSW Greens condemn government legal action against paramedics fighting for fair wage
NSW Greens MPs Amanda Cohn and Jenny Leong have labelled the NSW Government’s legal action against paramedics over their fight for a fair wage a disgrace.
What is the Local Government Amendment (De-amalgamation Plebiscites) Bill?
The Local Government Amendment (De-amalgamation Plebiscites) Bill 2023 has been tabled in NSW Parliament by Dr Amanda Cohn, NSW Greens spokesperson for Local Government and former Deputy Mayor of Albury City Council. The Bill amends the Local Government Act 1993 to empower communities through a plebiscite process to de-amalgamate councils...
“Mental health is a health problem, not a police problem” hears Inquiry
The NSW mental health Inquiry has heard today about other jurisdictions’ emergency response models leading to better outcomes for people experiencing mental health distress, less strain on health systems, and strong community engagement in regional and rural areas.
Reform on the way for Emergency Services Levy
The NSW Greens support the Government’s move to reform the Emergency Services Levy (ESL).
Local government calls for better conditions and pay for early childhood educators
At the Local Government NSW conference in Parramatta, councillors from across NSW have today called for wage increases above inflation and support for councils to expand quality public early childhood education and care for families across the state.
“I don’t have a magic wand”: Local Government Minister questioned about council de-amalgamation
The Minister for Local Government has been questioned today about his intentions for councils where there is community support to de-amalgamate.
In support of public early childhood education in NSW
Early childhood education is critical for kids' wellbeing and development. But the sector is in crisis.
Greens Deputy Mayor stood down
On Thursday night, at an extraordinary and unsafe meeting of Waverley Council, Greens Deputy Mayor Ludovico Fabiano was stood down, and he and his colleague Councillor Dominic Wy Kanak were removed from their representative roles and committees. They were removed by councillors representing the Liberal and Labor parties because of...
What does the NSW budget mean for Health?
Our health system is in crisis. Health workers with essential professional skills like paramedics, nurses, and midwives are leaving NSW or leaving the profession entirely due to poor pay, dangerous working conditions and burnout. People across the state and particularly in rural and regional areas are waiting too long for...
Mudgee Guardian: Mudgee to host hearing
A LOCAL action group opposed to the Lue Silver mine have welcomed a first of its kind Upper House enquiry into the potential Impacts of Gold, Silver, Lead and Zinc Mining on human health, land, air and water quality established this week.