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“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.
Read More ShareMichael Berkman welcomes consultation on new school location
December 09, 2020
Michael Berkman has welcomed the Government's announcement that consultation on the Inner West's new school will begin next month.
Read More ShareGreens MPs slam Qld Labor's state budget for spending more on prisons than homes
December 01, 2020
Greens MPs Michael Berkman and Amy MacMahon have responded to the Queensland Government’s 2020-21 Budget by slamming the lack of investment in public services and infrastructure like social housing, and the decision to forego...
Read More ShareGreens move to ban Dixers and stop Government from rushing through “piggybacked” laws
November 26, 2020
Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman will today move a suite of reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Queensland Parliament.
Read More ShareGreens will make hospital parking free for all patients and staff
October 16, 2020
The Queensland Greens have announced a plan to make public hospital parking free for all patients and staff, including at the Brisbane Mater Hospital Precinct.
Read More ShareLNP donations scandal shows corporate donations and cash for access should be scrapped - Greens
October 13, 2020
Responding to reports today that LNP Leader Deb Frecklington may have broken Qld electoral law by accepting donations from property developers, Greens MP Michael Berkman has again called for all corporate donations and cash-for-access...
Read More ShareThe QRC have broken the law - Greens
October 09, 2020
Greens MP Michael Berkman has responded to news the QRC have registered as a Third Party today:
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