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Scottish Greens plan to revamp defence policy after Russian invasion of Ukraine

EXCLUSIVE: Green MSP Ross Greer is leading on proposals to change his party's defence policy

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

Australia’s largest weapons fair opens amid fresh doubts over multi-billion-dollar army project

Growing uncertainty over the army's most expensive procurement project on record will be in sharp focus as Australia's largest weapons expo, Land Forces 22, begins in Brisbane on Tuesday.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

Victorian Greens say 30% of homes in new developments should be cheaper for first-time buyers

Party to announce election policy to build 200,000 affordable and public homes and reintroduce social housing levy on developers

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022

Australia-New Zealand refugee deal: UN blames mental health toll after just 36 people take up offer

UN refugee agency says many refugees have been traumatised by years in Australian detention camps, hampering uptake of the offer

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022

Green party to unveil details of wealth tax policy at Harrogate conference

Co-leader Adrian Ramsay says energy and cost of living crises means party’s policies have never been more needed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

Grattan on Friday: National Anti-Corruption Commission set for easy birth thanks to Albanese-Dutton accord

Though they’d be the last to admit it, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have more in common than you might expect. They’re both unapologetic pragmatists.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2022

Cheaper renewables drive coal closures

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the falling cost of renewable energy was one of the factors behind AGL's early closure of coal-fired power.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

EU lawmakers on Brazil's Bolsonaro: Respect vote or face sanctions

Several dozen members of the European parliament urged European Union leaders on Wednesday to monitor Brazil's Sunday election for attempts by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to subvert democracy, arguing trade sanctions should apply if he does.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Average Australian renter paid $3,000 more last year, research finds

Greens say average rent rise of 13.8%, or $62 a week, highlights need for two-year national freeze

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

How does the government’s long-awaited anti-corruption bill rate? An integrity expert breaks it down

The prospects of Australia securing a strong federal anti-corruption agency have taken a huge leap forward, with introduction of the Albanese government’s much awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission bill into federal parliament.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022