When Tony Abbott took to the stage of an anti-carbon tax rally outside Parliament House back in 2011, the imagery was appalling and the condemnation swift. On Tuesday, Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather took to the stage of a rally in Brisbane, protesting legislation passed last week to force the CFMEU into administration. Greens leader defends MP's CFMEU rally attendance but …
In short: Cassy O'Connor has given an emotional press conference to say she is resigning as Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor has given an emotional press conference to say she is resigning as Tasmanian Greens leader What's next? : Ms O'Connor plans to run for a seat in the state's Legislative Council, with Rosalie Woodruff to step in as acting …
A parliamentary investigation into senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with former motorcycle gang leader Dean Martin has cleared her of contempt of parliament. Key points: The ABC reported Lidia Thorpe was in an undisclosed relationship with former Rebels president Dean Martin last year Senator Thorpe lost her Greens leadership position and referred herself to the privileges committee for investigation The …
Annamie Paul, first Black woman to lead a federal party in Canada, resigns as leader after poor vote results last week. The head of the Green Party of Canada, Annamie Paul, has announced that she is stepping down after failing to win a seat in last week’s federal election and leading the party to disappointing overall results. Speaking to reporters …