2013 ELECTION

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you passionate about the environment and social justice issues? Want to assist Australia’s third political force bring real innovation to mainstream politics? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are keen to expand your skills? This could very well be the position for you.

We are the third force in Australian politics. Almost two million Australians voted for us in the 2010 federal election and support is growing fast. We are recruiting interns to work alongside the Campaign team and Lead Senate Candidate, Janet Rice in their Melbourne office. Experience what it’s like to be part of the most progressive party in Australia.

So if you are an efficient organiser with a sharp mind, adept at multi tasking with great people skills, self-motivation and initiative, we want to hear from you!

Greens introduce fair protection for firefighters legislation

12th February 2013 9:31 am

Victorian Greens spokesperson on Health and Emergency Services, Colleen Hartland, will today introduce a new bill into state parliament to support fire fighters who contract cancer on the job.

Ms Hartland’s Accident Compensation Legislation (Fair Protection for Firefighters) Bill 2011 will compensate firefighters who contract certain work-related diseases.

“Firefighters risk their health and life to protect the community, but are not protected themselves. It is almost impossible for firefighters to access WorkCover compensation and insurance if they get cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals and smoke on the job” said Colleen Hartland.

“This legislation will change this unacceptable situation and will ensure that firefighters are protected in the face of work-related illnesses.”

“This protection will no doubt be a welcome relief for firefighters and their families who know that the job comes with a high cancer risk”.

East West Toll road routes are a big secret

10th December 2012 1:34 pm

Victorian Greens Leader Greg Barber has described the East West Toll Road proposal as "a big secret" after Linking Melbourne Authority refused his Freedom of Information Request for route alignments.

"Will it go under your neighbourhood or dump traffic into it? You won't know until a decision's been made, because the 'route alignments' are a big secret," said Greg Barber.