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SA 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...
Read MoreGreens Call on State Government to Remove Restricted Access to State Aboriginal Archives
July 15, 2023
The SA Greens are urging the State Government to immediately allow unrestricted access to Aboriginal State Archive records, following complaints that the access conditions make it impossible for First Nations community members to access family records. These records provide assistance to community members, providing...
Read MoreGreens Call for Independent Inquiry Into SA Greyhound Racing Industry Practices and Governance
June 28, 2023
The Greens today have introduced a motion urging the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into greyhound racing industry practices and governance, following the admission that illegal live baiting practices have been occurring in South Australia. Greyhound Racing SA is the Controlling Body...
Read MoreUnveil the Cash Trail: Greens Secure Major Win on LIV Golf Transparency
June 15, 2023
The Government will be required to reveal documents relating to the LIV Golf tournament after a Greens motion successfully passed the Upper House last night. The motion, which was moved by Tammy Franks MLC, uses the powers of the Parliament to compel the State...
Read MoreGreens renew call for State Government to urgently ban harmful conversion practices
June 14, 2023
Following the passing of a Government motion in the upper house today, the Greens have renewed their call for the Government to act urgently on their commitment to legislate to ban conversion practices. According to a 2018 Human Rights Law Centre report, up to...
Read MoreWombat Protection Bill Passes Parliament
June 13, 2023
The Parliament of South Australia today passed a Greens Bill that will ensure burying wombats alive in their burrows is explicitly illegal. The Bill once enacted will enable the Minister to Gazette Wombat Protection Zones to provide greater protections than currently exist. The legislation...
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