Media Releases 2008

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Fairfax job cuts threaten quality journalism

04-09-2008 Greens MP and Industrial Relations spokesperson Sue Pennicuik has expressed concern at plans by Fairfax Media to axe up to 50 journalist jobs at the Age.

Greens MPs send invoice to Eden chipmill

02-09-2008 Multi-million cost of carbon pollution from logging in East Gippsland and Southeast forests.

Three Greens MPs visit Eden Chipmill

Greens MPs from Victoria, NSW and the ACT will converge on South East NSW to step up the Greens campaign to end the logging of native forests.

Fake consultation on transport

29-08-2008 Greens candidates for the City of Yarra elections have decided not to attend a transport forum being held today by local MPs Richard Wynne and Carlo Carli at Fitzroy High School. This follows a similar forum held by Melbourne MP Bronwyn Pike on Wednesday.

TAFE teachers' pay should be top priority for state government

20-08-2008 "The state government should concentrate on improving the pay and working conditions of TAFE teachers to attract and retain the best staff so that students receive the quality training they need and deserve," says Sue Pennicuik Greens Spokesperson for Skills and Workplace Participation.

Hartland defies government with more Eddington meetings

 

Greens support 'conscientious objection' abortion provisions

19-08-2008 Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has given qualified support for some provisions of the government's Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008.

Abortion legislation lacks certainty

19-08-2008 Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has criticised the government for its mixed stance on abortion law reform.

More spin, smoke and mirrors at Triangle site

12-08-2008 Greens MP for the Southern Metropolitan Region, Sue Pennicuik said today that "News that the Port Phillip Council has endorsed a supposedly revised development plan for the St Kilda Triangle site is just more spin, smoke and mirrors".

Burmese people mark unhappy 20th anniversary

08-08-2008 Greens MP Sue Pennicuik said today that 8 August is a day of sad remembrance for the people of Burma.

Jeff Kennett's comments are beyond belief

6-8-2008: Greens MP Sue Pennicuik has condemned the comments made by Jeff Kennett in relation to the sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo in 2007 by the Bonnie Doon Football Club.

It's time for real equality - same sex marriage

01-08-2008 Greens MP Sue Pennicuik today called for law reform to allow for same sex marriage and a system of civil unions that are open to all people.

Greens announce lead candidates for Moreland Council

17-07-2008 The Australian Greens Victoria are excited to announce Jo Connellan (South ward) and Toby Archer (north east ward) as their lead candidates for the Moreland City Council elections in November 2008.

Costs order against Blue Wedges a bad sign for democracy

16-07-2008 “It’s another sign of the sad state of our democracy that the state government and Port of Melbourne have pursued another community for daring to oppose their actions," Greens MP Sue Pennicuik said today.

Victorian Greens salute Peg Putt

10-07-2008 “The Victorian Greens send our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes to retiring Tasmanian Greens leader, Pegg Putt”, said Greens MP, Sue Pennicuik today.

Dead fish in Yarra should mean a stop to toxic dredging

07-07-2008 “The dredging of toxic sediments from the Yarra River should stop until an investigation is carried out into the discovery of dead fish floating in the water at Newport on Saturday”, Greens MP, Sue Pennicuik said.

Dirty coal power plant one day, gas guzzling grand prix the next

04-07-2008 "The state Government’s announcement that Victoria will be lumbered with the Grand Prix for another seven years is unbelievable", Greens MP Sue Pennicuik said today.

Ingrid - Free at Last

03-07-2008 "I am thrilled and delighted that Ingrid Betancourt is free after being held captive for six years and 159 days”, said Greens MP Sue Pennicuik today.

ALP climate policy bill will harm farming land

27-06-2008 The Greens have condemned the ALP for dressing up another tax rort for plantations as climate policy. "This law gives investors an up-front 100% tax deduction on their costs in establishing a plantation with no requirement that the trees be kept in the ground.

Greens will hold Chester to account on political donations

26-06-2008 If Darren Chester is elected at this weekend's by-election poll, the Greens will hold him to the commitment he made supporting cleaning up political donations.