COMMUNITY NEWS
Campaigning to stop Labor’s bad tax on electric cars
A few weeks ago the Victorian Labor Government's new proposed tax on electric cars was dubbed by leading environmental organisations as the ‘worst electric vehicle policy in the world’ (and rightly so). The Greens will vote against the Victorian Labor Government’s electric vehicle tax in Parliament. Victoria is the only...
Supporting our local COVID-19 recovery
Throughout the pandemic, the Greens MPs and I have always supported a health-led approach to the pandemic. All along, we supported the Premier’s and Chief Health Officer’s actions to keep Victorians safe. However, we also haven't shied away from advocating to improve decisions where there were mistakes or extra needs...
Another win for cyclists and bike safety
Last year, dozens of new temporary bike lanes popped up across inner Melbourne during the pandemic. They were such a success that 40 kilometres of permanent separated bike lanes have now been rolled out across the city and our inner suburbs. Thank you to our Melbourne City Greens Councillors for...
‘Cash for cans’ is finally coming to Victoria!
After more than 10 years of campaigning from the Greens and community groups, Victoria is finally about to introduce a ‘cash for cans’ scheme! The final design of the scheme was announced just the other week and we’re really pleased. It will start in 2023, get litter off our streets,...
Climate-destroying gas project defeated!
Since 2018, I’ve worked with the local community to oppose AGL’s plan for a huge, polluting gas import terminal in Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. I’ve asked questions in Parliament, put pressure on Ministers, generated media interest, joined community protests and contributed to the planning review process. ‘In late...
Campaigning to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility
Right now across Australia, kids as young as 10 can be arrested, charged and put into prison. That's why we're calling for the Victorian Labor Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility here in Victoria, from 10 to 14 years old, just like the UN has called for. Today...
A new school and kinder for the Docklands
Since I was elected in 2014, I've played a big role in the campaign to get our state government to build a new public primary school in the Docklands. I was incredibly proud when the school opened this year! It has already been a huge success, with over 230 children...