Unionists should have ‘courage of their convictions’ on Indyref2 – Greens chief The Greens co-leader said the UK Government should set out a route to a legal referendum on independence. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
John Pesutto clinches Hawthorn victory, paving way for Victorian Liberal leadership bid Mr Pesutto is roughly 1,000 votes ahead of teal independent Melissa Lowe, as the former shadow attorney-general prepares for a tilt at the party leadership. ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
Networks and money: the inside story of how the teals won Australia's six richest electorates For many voters despairing about the gridlock and lack of integrity in Australian politics in recent years, the success of the teal independents in the May 2022 federal election was an exhilarating moment. They won six formerly safe Liberal seats, returned four independents - Zali Steggall in Warringah, Helen Haines… The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022
Victorian crossbench contenders vow to push for cannabis decriminalisation if elected Despite premier Daniel Andrews refusing to budge on the issue, Legalise Cannabis party promises to push ‘forcefully’ on drug reform The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022
‘Naccflip’: National anti-corruption commission bill passes Senate after Greens backdown Minor party resolves to support a crossbench amendment instead of Coalition on key appointment The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022
The South Australian Greens wants to mandate use of expiry dates for electronic devices The South Australian Greens plan to introduce legislation that would require tech companies to brand their products with a minimum life expectancy. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Why is JobSeeker going to be reviewed? Will it go up? Starting next year, the income support payments that millions of Australians rely on will be scrutinised by an expert committee, but the government is making it clear that while it will listen to its advice, it won't necessarily follow it. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Ferghal Blaney: Down the Dail - Rural Ireland takes on Greens in fiery turf war 'The audience used jazz hands instead of clapping' Irish Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Australian Antarctic Division boss says 'self-reinforcing culture' limited internal authority to make change Kim Ellis tells parliament he did not have internal authority to make cultural change until a damning report revealed allegations of sexual harassment at remote research stations. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Legalise Cannabis and other progressive parties could hold balance of power in Victorian upper house Counting suggests Legalise Cannabis party, Greens and Reason Party are likely to win seats in Legislative Council The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022
Greens threaten to support Liberal amendment in move that could derail passage of key integrity bill Labor and the Greens now engaged in a high-stakes game of brinkmanship in parliamentary debate on the signature bill The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022
Liberal MP may support Labor censure of Scott Morrison over secret ministries scandal Bridget Archer said she was considering her position regarding the censure and reiterated her dismay at the previous prime minister’s actions The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022
Tas election grants lawful, say Libs Tasmania's treasurer has defended a funding process for 111 election grants which has been criticised as lacking transparency. AAP · Nov 28, 2022
Victorian election result tightens in Preston as several Melbourne seats remain too close to call Around half a dozen Victorian lower house seats remain too close to call, as a tight count in Melbourne's north could put an independent challenger in striking distance of a seat in Labor's heartland. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
ABC News · Nov 27, 2022 Victorian election results to be finalised as counting resumes in wake of Labor victory Counting resumes to determine the final make-up of the state's parliament, in the wake of a Labor victory which has left the Coalition fractured and the future of the Liberal Party uncertain.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022 Federal Liberals say Coalition must lure back women after Victoria state election rout Party also argues Victorian campaign finance reforms favoured Andrews government as Anthony Albanese calls out media ‘scare campaign’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022 Victorian ‘Greenslide’ fails to eventuate but progressives on track for upper house balance of power Greens’ high hopes evaporate as prepoll vote comes in; leader Samantha Ratnam turns attention to Legislative Council
The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022 Where next for the independence movement? Key Yes voices weigh in THE former head of the Yes campaign has said he has “never been more confident” that Scotland is heading for independence following the Supreme…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022 SNP MP in fresh call for snap Holyrood election as de facto indyref2 SNP MP Angus MacNeil has renewed his call for an early Holyrood election to be used as a de facto vote for independence.
ABC News · Nov 27, 2022 Controversial IR laws set to pass parliament, with tweaks for small business and 'game-changing' reviews for JobSeeker The federal government's centrepiece industrial relations legislation appears set to pass parliament this week, with support secured from key crossbench senator David Pocock.
ABC News · Nov 26, 2022 Victorian election upper house results project Greens gains, challenges for Bernie Finn and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party Early counting of votes in Victoria's Legislative Council suggests the Greens could win as many as four seats in the upper house. Meanwhile, former Liberal MP Bernie Finn could miss out on a seat, along with controversial Angry Victorians candidate Catherine Cumming.
ABC News · Nov 26, 2022 Daniel Andrews wins third term as Victorian premier as Liberal Party handed 'disaster' Victorian Labor Premier Daniel Andrews secures a third term of majority government in a victory that delivered an electoral disaster to the Liberal Party.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022 ‘Greenslide’: Victorian Greens celebrate election success while two teals in contention in knife-edge contests Greens look likely to gain at least one seat and outperform expectations in a number of other electorates
Irish Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Eamon Ryan thinks 1 in 10 of us will vote for his Green Party in next election “The transformation we seek will come from the bottom up"
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2022 Labor easily wins Victorian election; Greens on track to win four lower house seats This article has been updated.