Greens Back SA Live Odds Ban

21st May 2013 11:51 am

Greens’ Gambling spokesperson Tammy Franks says that the Greens support Premier Weatherill’s move for a much-needed ban on live odds betting during sports broadcasting.

Greens’ Gambling spokesperson Tammy Franks says that the Greens support Premier Weatherill’s move for a much-needed ban on live odds betting during sports broadcasting.

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Greens call on government to fix health crisis in Fleurieu

18th May 2013 11:02 am

The Australian Greens have called on the government to step in and fix an impending healthcare crisis in the state’s south after 40 GPs resigned in the Fleurieu and called on Tony Abbott to outline what he would do to fix the situation if elected as Prime Minister.

Win for Firefighters as Upper House Passes Greens’ Cancer Compensation Bill

15th May 2013 6:27 pm

The SA Legislative Council this evening voted to pass the Greens’ Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Protection for Firefighters) Amendment Bill – a Bill to provide cancer compensation to both paid and volunteer firefighters. Greens’ Emergency Services and Volunteers spokesperson Tammy Franks said she was pleased with the outcome.

Greens secure NAPLAN inquiry

15th May 2013 5:16 pm

The Australian Greens have secured a Senate inquiry into NAPLAN testing to examine widespread concern the tests are having unintended consequences on teaching and student learning.

Australian Greens spokesperson for Schools, Senator Penny Wright, said marketers were seizing on the stress created by high-stakes testing.