Media Releases
Greens say enough: time to close Qld schools
March 23, 2020
Queensland Green MP Michael Berkman has called for schools to be closed to students from Wednesday this week in light of serious safety concerns for teachers and staff, and the uncertainty caused by other...
Read More ShareSale of Pig n Whistle is an opportunity to ditch the pokies
February 20, 2020
Local Greens MP Michael Berkman has responded to news that the Mantle Group is planning to sell the Indooroopilly Pig n Whistle where 45 pokies have been approved, after financial difficulties and underpayment scandals. ...
Read More ShareGreens to introduce a bill for a state Big Bank Levy
February 20, 2020
In the lead-up to the Queensland State Budget, Queensland Greens MP Michael Berkman has announced he will introduce a private member’s bill to establish a Big Bank Levy to raise $4.7 billion over four...
Read More ShareAuditor General’s report shows that fracking companies getting a free hand
February 18, 2020
The Queensland Greens have responded to the Queensland Auditor General’s report exposing serious deficiencies in the regulation of coal seam gas fracking companies by the Queensland government.
Read More ShareMassive missed opportunity as Labor fails on cannabis legalisation
February 03, 2020
Greens MP Michael Berkman responded to Labor’s Friday afternoon announcement that they would not adopt the expert recommendation to legalise cannabis and MDMA.
Read More ShareGreens call for closure of the Mt Coot-tha Quarry
December 04, 2019
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman, along with Council candidates Donna Burns (Paddington), Michaela Sargent (Walter Taylor) and Charles Druckmann (Pullenvale), are today calling on the Brisbane City Council to close the Mt Coot-tha...
Read More ShareGreens propose $1 Levy on Coal and Gas Corporations to fund $890 million investment in the Queensland Fire Service
November 27, 2019
Greens MP Michael Berkman has proposed a levy on all coal and gas corporations via a $1 royalty premium, to increase the number of full time paid firefighters by 1400, create a permanent aerial...
Read More ShareLocations for green bridges announced: time to buy back the ABC site
November 11, 2019
Greens MP Michael Berkman has responded to Brisbane City Council’s announcement of the draft locations for four of the five new green bridges proposed in Brisbane.
Read More ShareQueensland Labor must not approve new thermal coal mining at Acland Stage 3
November 07, 2019
Greens MP Michael Berkman has responded to reports today that the Queensland Labor Cabinet will soon approve the Stage 3 expansion of the Acland coal mine near Oakey on the Darling Downs.
Read More ShareCalls for transport and pedestrian safety improvements for the Queensland Academy of Science, Maths & Technology
November 06, 2019
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman held a meeting on Friday 1 November with stakeholders to develop a transport strategy for QASMT after the school raised concerns about safety and accessibility for their students.
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