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Moggill Rd needs better buses, walking and cycling safety
August 19, 2021
In response to the Council and Federal government announcement of a $182 million Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade project which includes the previously funded $126 million Indooroopilly Roundabout Upgrade, Michael Berkman has called for prioritising...
Read More ShareRTI docs show Walter Taylor Bridge duplication is a waste of taxpayer money - Greens
July 29, 2021
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman has labelled plans to duplicate the Walter Taylor Bridge a “waste of taxpayer money” after documents obtained through RTI reveal the proposal wouldn’t improve traffic.
Read More ShareGreens demand emergency response to new kids in watch houses figures
June 28, 2021
New data obtained by Greens MP Michael Berkman shows that the numbers of children held in adult police watch houses has dramatically increased in the last 6 months, after a brief reduction following the...
Read More ShareBudget shows Government’s renewables numbers were “phony” - Greens
June 17, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman has accused the Labor State Government of misleading energy workers, environmental organisations and Queensland taxpayers with its renewable energy announcement last week.
Read More ShareInvest in another Qld Big Battery not propping up coal - Greens
June 03, 2021
2 June 2021 Queensland Greens MP Michael Berkman has joined Greens Leader Adam Bandt in calling on the State Government to divert the millions required to repair Callide C towards a big battery and...
Read More ShareExtended consultation on new school is a win for our community
May 28, 2021
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman has responded to the State Government’s agreement to extend consultation on the site of a new school in his electorate.
Read More Share“We’re fed up with the secrecy” - Greens MP says RTI documents expose Government’s cynical consultation process for new school
May 10, 2021
RTI documents uncovered by a local resident show the Government’s plans for a new school were only ever based on it being built at ISHS - despite the fact that they said a site...
Read More ShareKeep young kids out of prison to prevent further tragedy - Greens
February 09, 2021
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman has called on Labor to rethink its punitive youth justice reforms, and focus on keeping kids out of the cycle of criminalisation instead.
Read More ShareNo special deals: Greens warn Labor to let the courts decide on New Acland Stage 3 thermal coal mine
February 03, 2021
After today’s High Court victory for Oakey Coal Action Alliance against the Acland thermal coal mine Stage 3, the Queensland Greens are warning the Labor State government not to meddle with the Queensland Land...
Read More ShareQld Budget examination shows Labor has drastically underfunded education - Greens
December 09, 2020
The Greens say their questions in Qld Budget Estimates hearings this morning show Labor oversold its commitment for new teaching staff and their failure to reach national benchmarks means schools will be drastically underfunded. ...
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