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The Greyhound Inspector Will Be Muzzled Without Boosted Powers Say Greens
November 30, 2024
The long-overdue Greyhound Industry Reform Inspector (GIRI), the recently appointed Mr Sal Perna AM, will NOT get the expanded powers he needs to oversee much-needed animal welfare reforms after a series of Greens’ amendments to the Greyhound Industry Reform Inspector Bill 2024 were voted down in the Parliament yesterday. Greens’...
Read MoreBiosecurity Act a Good Start but Needs Improvement
October 31, 2024
The SA Greens welcome the Biosecurity Act which will enable the State to better protect our critically important natural environment. The Bill is set to be debated this week. Recent work by the Australian Conservation Foundation found that approximately 50% of Australia’s economy (some,...
Read MoreAnother Dog Dies as Malinauskas Government Drags Their Feet on Greyhound Reform Inspector
October 25, 2024
On Tuesday, the 7th Greyhound to be killed on the Angle Vale track in 2023 was euthanised by the industry vet, following a fractured femur. Ferocious Levi was just two years old. Ferocious Levi marked the 15th greyhound death on South Australian tracks in...
Read MoreGreens Bill Would Ban Fossil Fuel Sponsorships at State-Sponsored Events
October 16, 2024
The SA Greens have introduced a landmark bill that seeks to ban fossil fuel sponsorships at state sponsored events. Last year, the SA Greens tabled a petition with over 8,000 signatures demanding that Santos, one of Australia’s largest oil and gas companies, be removed...
Read MoreState Sells Out to Oil and Gas: SA Greens Slam Government for Backing Fossil Fuel Conference Amid Climate Emergency
October 13, 2024
Tomorrow, the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis, the Malinauskas Government’s Minister for Energy will be the keynote speaker. The SA Greens condemn the Malinauskas Government’s decision to platform this event, just...
Read MoreSA Greens Urge Malinauskas Government to Reveal Timeline for Phasing Out Battery Hens
October 02, 2024
The South Australian Greens have called on the Malinauskas Government to disclose its plans to phase out battery hens, following a commitment made by the Minister for Primary Industries, alongside other State and Territory Agriculture Ministers, over a year ago. Battery cages are widely...
Read MoreResponse to Premier’s Review Panel Report on the SA Museum
October 02, 2024
The Premier’s Review into the proposed South Australian Museum Restructure was released today, recommending the cessation of the former controversial restructure plans until a comprehensive strategic vision and strategy, as well as new funding models, can be established. Earlier this year, a Greens’ motion...
Read MoreGreens Welcome Passage of Conversion Practices Ban Bill, Urge Ongoing Support for LGBTIQA+ Community
October 02, 2024
The SA Greens welcome the Malinauskas Government’s fulfilment of its long-awaited election promise through the passage of legislation to ban conversion practices. This is a significant step forward in addressing the concerns of the South Australian LGBTIQA+ community, who have tirelessly advocated for protection...
Read MoreGreens Condemn Liberal MP’s Attack on Reproductive Health Care
October 02, 2024
The SA Greens today condemned the decision of Liberal Ben Hood MLC to introduce a bill that seeks to ‘ban’ abortions after 27 weeks. Quotes Attributable to Tammy Franks MLC: Abortion care is health care and decisions should be left to the pregnant person...
Read MoreStatement in Response to Centofanti’s Statutes Amendment (Sex Industry - Exit Strategies and Spent Convictions) Bill
October 02, 2024
The South Australian Greens are committed to the decriminalisation of sex work as the Hon. Nicola Centofanti’s, Liberal MLC, discriminatory and stigmatising ‘spent convictions’ legislation was today voted down in SA Parliament. The Greens firmly believe that full decriminalisation is the only way forward...
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