Deck Favours Big End of Town In Gambling Reform Debate

17th April 2013 11:13 am

The Greens’ Gambling spokesperson Tammy Franks says groups that work with problem gamblers are not being heard adequately on gambling reform, with the debate favouring the big end of town. “The voices being heard the loudest in the debate are the big end of town,” Ms Franks said.

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Crime prevention fund the beginning of a new approach?

12th April 2013 10:58 am

As the Prime Minister announces a new crime prevention initiative, a Senate Inquiry is about to get underway which will challenge the management of Australia's justice system, says Australian Greens Legal Affairs spokesperson Senator Penny Wright.

Time for Govt Crackdown On SA Free-Range Eggs

11th April 2013 11:13 am

The news that 18 local free-range egg producers will resort to additional labels to differentiate their genuine product from other egg cartons marked ‘free-range’ is a sign that the Government must act to protect producers and consumers, says Greens Animal Welfare and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Tammy Franks.

No Re-zoning without notification

10th April 2013 7:00 pm

The Greens have today introduced a Bill into State Parliament requiring Councils and the State Government to directly notify affected landholders before re-zoning their properties.