Why Labor and the Greens don’t get along
As they fight for the affections of the same voters, Labor and the Greens have engaged in a particularly nasty debate over housing, writes MARK KENNY.
the greens
Senator Katy Gallagher is keen for a win on an election promise to cut carbon emissions but the Greens are still pushing to end new coal and gas projects.
The balance-of-power wielding Greens are demanding the government impose a higher tax rate on superannuation accounts above $1.9 million to secure their vote.
The Greens have signalled they're willing to compromise to pass the government's safeguard mechanism, which would lower the emissions cap for big polluters.
News
Not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good
"The 75 per cent by 2030 emissions policy the Greens took to the election will still be the goal. Having increased to 16 members across the federal parliament, they have a stronger claim to be heard," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Opinion
So, who’s better off having the Greens in power?
Who’s better off because the Greens are in the Legislative Assembly, asks STEPHEN CENATIEMPO.
Greens announce their platform ‘Community First’
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