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Coaldrake report does not "go far enough to restore public faith" in state government
July 04, 2022
While the Queensland Greens welcome the recommendations in the Coaldrake report, we have deep concerns that these 14 recommendations do not go far enough to overhaul the deep distrust everyday Queenslanders have in the...
Read More ShareGreens reps hold protest in Taringa to stop unfair eviction of disability pensioner
June 16, 2022
Greens representatives Michael Berkman and Jonathan Sri, along with the Brisbane Renters Alliance, are holding a protest to support David, a Taringa local facing eviction by the Department of Housing.
Read More ShareQld Greens to amend Public Trustee Bill to ensure major reforms are delivered
May 11, 2022
The Queensland Greens will move a simple amendment to the Public Trustee Bill to ensure the Public Trustee is overhauled in line with the March 2021 recommendations from the Office of the Public Advocate. ...
Read More ShareFailing to plan puts coal workers at risk and trashes Qld Labor’s climate targets
May 05, 2022
The Queensalnd Greens have responded to the Queensland Energy Minister’s comments apparently ruling out a transition plan for coal fired power stations before 2030.
Read More ShareLabor and LNP ignore the evidence and fail to support Raising the Age
March 15, 2022
The Queensland Greens have responded to the publication today of a Parliamentary Committee report which opposed Michael Berkman’s Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old and remove 10-13 year...
Read More ShareLNP Council’s “discretion” on fence signs is deeply undemocratic - Greens
February 10, 2022
Greens MP Michael Berkman has slammed the LNP-led Brisbane City Council’s admission that they will retain “enforcement discretion” over signage at residents’ private homes.
Read More ShareLocal Greens MP responds to new Toowong primary school site announcement
December 16, 2021
Following the State Government’s decision to build a new primary school on the Council-owned former Toowong Bowls Club site, Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman says Council must use the proceeds of the sale...
Read More ShareABC site Development Application breaks Council rules
November 17, 2021
Greens Member for Maiwar Michael Berkman says the private developer who now owns the former ABC site in Toowong is trying to break Council's rules with its recently lodged Development Application.
Read More SharePublic Committee briefing on Qld Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility today
November 15, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman will today face Parliament’s Community Support and Services Committee for a public briefing on his Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old and...
Read More ShareMiles must block Palmer’s power station or Labor’s climate targets are toast - Greens
November 10, 2021
In response to news that Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Steven Miles will consider exercising call-in powers to block Clive Palmer’s proposed coal-fired power station, Greens MP Michael Berkman says the choice for Labor...
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