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Alinta misleading consumers shows why we need to re-regulate electricity prices: Bandt
Alinta misleading consumers shows why we need to re-regulate electricity prices: Bandt Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that Alinta’s conduct shows what happens when electricity is run for profit rather than for the public good. “When you treat an essential service like a stockmarket,...
Re-regulation of prices needed to fix power mess: Greens
Re-regulation of prices needed to fix power mess: Greens Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that the latest AEMC report provides further evidence that the privatisation of electricity has failed, and re-regulating power prices is the only way to stop big power companies from making...
Greens seek Federal override of Vic Labor decision to extend brown coal: Bandt
Greens seek Federal override of Vic Labor decision to extend brown coal: Bandt Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that Daniel Andrews' decision to extend the life of Victoria's brown coal will contribute to more deaths and that the Greens will pursue legislation in...
When the climate goes downhill, skiers won't: Bandt
When the climate goes downhill, skiers won't: Bandt Greens climate change and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that today's report forecasting the end of ski season in Victoria is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the expected impact of climate change on our...
Greens will pursue minimum wage legislation: Bandt
Greens will pursue minimum wage legislation: Bandt Greens employment spokesperson Adam Bandt MP today said that the Greens will press ahead with their bill to lift the minimum wage after today’s Fair Work Commission decision meant many full-time workers would still be living in poverty.
Adam speaks about the fire that damaged La Mama Theatre
Last weekend, Melbourne awoke to the very sad news that a fire had severely damaged La Mama Theatre in Carlton. La Mama is a Melbourne institution, and for over 50 years La Mama has been at the heart and soul of Melbourne's performing arts community.
Wage rises not tax cuts -- Greens back push for a lift to minimum wage.
Wage rises not tax cuts -- Greens back push for a lift to minimum wage. The Greens will introduce legislation to set the national minimum wage (NMW) at 60% of the median full-time wage, to be phased in at the earliest possible time in a manner determined by the Fair...
Dutton’s refusal to answer questions about Manus death beneath contempt: Bandt
Dutton’s refusal to answer questions about Manus death beneath contempt: Bandt Greens Deputy Leader and MP for Melbourne, Adam Bandt, said Peter Dutton was beneath contempt for refusing to explain his government’s failure to notify a refugee’s wife that her husband had died on Manus Island earlier this week.
Greens urge Labor to change tack and block Turnbull tax cuts in Senate
Greens urge Labor to change tack and block Turnbull tax cuts in SenateAfter Labor last night voted in the House to support Turnbull’s tax plan in full, Greens Deputy Leader Adam Bandt today said that the Greens wanted to stop the government’s assault on egalitarianism and that Labor should help....
Greens welcome Liddell sale refusal: Bandt
Greens welcome Liddell sale refusal: Bandt Greens spokesperson for climate change and energy Adam Bandt MP today welcomed AGL’s decision to reject an offer to purchase Liddell and to instead focus on closing it. “This is a decision our kids will thank us for,” said Mr Bandt.