Tag: Australian Greens

Australia’s Left-Wing Greens Claims Federal Seat of Brisbane

The Greens have declared victory after winning the federal seat of Brisbane, snatching the Queensland electorate from the Liberals and gaining a fourth spot in the House of Representatives. Greens candidate Stephen Bates took the seat over Labor’s Madonna Jarrett after a close race and a tense week of vote counting for the electorate, which…


Australia’s Left-Wing Greens Claim Federal Seat of Brisbane

The Greens have declared victory after winning the federal seat of Brisbane, snatching the Queensland electorate from the Liberals and gaining a fourth spot in the House of Representatives. Greens candidate Stephen Bates took the seat over Labor’s Madonna Jarrett after a close race and a tense week of vote counting for the electorate, which…


The Greens Party’s Hypocritical Infatuation With Climate Change and Beijing

Commentary The Greens Party’s election policies are succinctly discussed on its official website. The available information enables commentators and potential members to ascertain the views of the Greens with regard to various issues, including what is called the climate change “crisis” and its relationship with Beijing. With regards to climate change, the Greens promise that:…


Greens Senator ‘Out of Step’ on CCP Aggression: Defence Analyst

A Greens senator who claimed Beijing posed no threat and that Australia was nothing more than an “American aircraft carrier” is completely out of touch with the realities of the Indo-Pacific region, according to one defence expert. Western Australian Senator Jordan Steele-John’s comments were a continuation of a more assertive left-wing Greens Party that has,…


Greens Senator’s Position ‘Out of Step’ on CCP Aggression: Defence Analyst

A Greens senator who claimed Beijing posed no threat and that Australia was nothing more than an “American aircraft carrier” is completely out of touch with the realities of the Indo-Pacific region, according to one defence expert. Western Australian Senator Jordan Steele-John’s comments were a continuation of a more assertive left-wing Greens Party that has,…


Free Dental for All: Australian Greens’ Latest Election Pitch

If the Australian Greens hold the balance of power after the next federal election, the left-wing party will push to expand the government’s Medicare program to cover all dental care. In an address to the National Press Club, leader Adam Bandt revealed that the latest initiative would be funded through stricter—and higher—taxation on the country’s…


Australian Greens Pledge Taxes on the Wealthy to Fund Major Welfare Increase

An increase in taxes for billionaires and corporations could be coming if the Australian Greens hold the balance of power after the next federal election. Greens leader Adam Bandt released its latest policy announcement on March 20, outlining a major increase to welfare payments that millions of Australians currently receive. Under the new plan, support…


Australian Greens Pledge To Pay Coal Workers Billions Amid Energy Transition

If elected, the Australian Greens have promised to support workers with billions of dollars in wage subsidies and new employment opportunities as the lights dim across the nation’s fleet of coal plants. It comes after the shock announcement of the early closure of Australia’s largest coal plant—the Eraring coal-fired power station in New South Wales—which…


Greens Pledge to Cancel AUKUS, Cut Australian Defence Spending Amid China Tensions

The Australian Greens have pledged to push for sweeping changes to the Australian Defence Force if they hold the balance of power at the next election, including cuts to defence spending and cancellation of the AUKUS alliance. However, such a pledge would come amid ongoing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, including Beijing’s militarisation in the…