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Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (R 18+...

I rise to speak on the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (R 18+ Computer Games) Bill 2012. I am sorry that I cannot join in the debate about slide rules and slates, but,...

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Bandt puts Integrity Commissioner Bill before Parliament

Greens Deputy Leader Adam Bandt MP has given notice of a bill to establish a National Integrity Commissioner.Mr Bandt hopes discussion in the House of Representatives on the National Integrity...

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Customs scandal shows national anti-corruption body needed: Bandt

In light of today's reports of corruption in Customs, Australian Greens Acting Leader, Adam Bandt MP, has called on the government to support Greens' legislation establishing a national anti-corruption...

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Climate change means our fire services need more support: Bandt

Acting Greens leader, Adam Bandt, called today for a greater national focus on the growing fire risk that will come with accelerating climate change."The Greens are very concerned that unless we get...

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Greens to oppose G20 crackdown

The Australian Greens will today vote against federal legislation backing up Campbell Newman's draconian G20 laws, Senator Penny Wright and Greens Deputy Leader Adam Bandt MP have announced.Senator...

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Ditching 'Andrew Bolt Protection Bill' a victory in fight against racism and...

"The Greens are very proud to have been part of the community campaign against watering down race hate laws," said acting Greens Leader, Adam Bandt MP.   "The Government's backdown on the 'bigot' laws...

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Greens sceptical on terror law push

The Greens will not support the rushing of Tony Abbott's proposed terror laws through parliament and have called on the Prime Minister to immediately publicly release draft legislation.The Greens also...

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Greens urge review to focus on Australian gun laws

Following conflicting reports that the perpetrator of the Sydney Siege may have had a licensed firearm, Acting Greens Leader Adam Bandt said the Prime Minister is right to launch a review into the...

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