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SA 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...
Read MoreScratching the Surface: SA Greens Motion for Free Cat Desexing Program Passes Upper House
May 03, 2024
The SA Greens motion calling on the the South Australian Government to expand free desexing programs for cats passed the State Upper House yesterday evening. Such programs assist in reducing shelter intake, overpopulation and strain on shelter and rescue workers. Under the current system,...
Read MoreSex Work is Work
May 01, 2024
The SA Greens condemn the SA Liberals’ attempts to undermine the safety of sex workers this May Day. This afternoon, the Leader of the Opposition of the Legislative Council will progress a bill to a vote that will make the industry less safe for...
Read MoreGreens Move to Subject Greyhound Racing to FOI Scrutiny
May 01, 2024
The SA Greens will introduce a bill to State Parliament to ensure Greyhound Racing South Australia is subject to Freedom of Information (FOI) requirements. The move is one of the 86 recommendations of the Ashton review of the industry that received Government support. But...
Read MoreFourth Greyhound Dies on SA Tracks as Malinauskas Government Drags its Feet on Industry Reform
April 12, 2024
A fourth greyhound has died on SA racetracks, days after the SA Greens condemned the Malinauskas Government’s failure to appoint an Independent Inspector for greyhound racing industry reform. The independent inspector was a key recommendation of the Ashton inquiry into the Governance of the...
Read MoreHildyard Fails at First Hurdle: Greens Condemn Malinauskas Government for Failure to Act on the Ashton Inquiry
April 11, 2024
The SA Greens have condemned the Malinauskas Government in the state’s Upper House for its failure to act on greyhound racing integrity and animal welfare; after Minister Hildyard neglected to appoint an Independent Inspector by the Easter deadline. The Ashton Inquiry noted that if...
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