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SA Greens Welcome Move to Ban Engineered Stone
November 23, 2023
The SA Greens welcome the Malinauskas Government’s decision to ban the use of engineered stone, guaranteeing their Parliamentary support for this imperative action. The Greens support would guarantee passage of any Government legislation to affect such a ban. According to a 2021 report by...
Read MoreSA Greens Demand Swift Action Against Nazi Symbols as One Nation led Parliamentary Committee Lags
November 02, 2023
The SA Greens in Parliament this week have called on the Malinauskas Government to follow their interstate counterparts in criminalising public displays of Nazi symbols. This comes after revelations during question time this week a lack of action by the Parliamentary Committee tasked with...
Read MoreCFS Facilities Audit Urgency as El Nino Summer Threat Looms
October 20, 2023
A Greens motion calling on the Malinauskas government to urgently ensure a proper audit of CFS facilities across our state has this week passed the Upper House with Liberal and Cross Bench support. The need for an audit has been called for by the...
Read MoreSA Greens Sound Alarm: Urgent Audit and Funding of Neglected CFS Facilities Needed
September 27, 2023
As South Australia faces a summer of bushfires ahead, the SA Greens have called on the Malinaukas Government to urgently audit current CFS facilities after the CFS Voluntary Association (CFSVA) revealed they are unable to address several workplace safety hazards across CFS stations due...
Read MorePut Space in the Right Place: SA Greens Renew Call for Protection of Whalers Way on National Threatened Species Day
September 14, 2023
In recognition of National Threatened Species Day, the SA Greens have introduced a motion renewing their call for the Malinauskas Government to protect the Whalers Way Sanctuary against the environmental impacts of a rocket-launch facility built there. Nestled within the sanctuary as Whalers Way...
Read MoreSA Greens Support Justice for Greyhounds Protest
August 05, 2023
A protest in response to the horrific footage of greyhounds being kicked, punched and beaten last week is being held in Adelaide today, organised by Greyhound Welfare Initiative and Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. The Greens support the Premier’s announcement of the independent...
Read MoreSA Greens Welcome Independent Inquiry into Greyhound Racing
July 26, 2023
The Greens have welcomed the decision of the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into Greyhound Racing in South Australia. Greens animal welfare spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC has emphasised the necessity that the inquiry have broad terms of reference and wide-ranging powers. “The...
Read MoreGreens Renew Their Call for Independent Inquiry Into SA Greyhound Racing Industry
July 26, 2023
The Greens have renewed their call urging the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into greyhound racing industry practices and governance, following the release of footage showing the alleged abuse of multiple greyhounds. Greyhound Racing SA is the Controlling Body responsible for the...
Read MoreGreens call for Immediate Release of Mental Health Unmet Needs Study
July 24, 2023
The Greens have called for the SA Government to urgently release the full Unmet Needs Study commissioned by the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist. The study of mental health unmet needs will reveal the true extent of the mental health needs in South Australia...
Read MoreSA Greens Welcome Court Decision to Stop Nuclear Waste Facility in Kimba
July 18, 2023
The Greens have welcomed the decision of the Federal Court to overturn the federal Ministerial declaration to select Napandee near Kimba as the proposed site for a national nuclear waste facility. The decision comes after the Barngarla people, the traditional owners of Kimba, challenged...
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