Greens outline further reforms needed to prevent barriers from accessing Voluntary Assisted Dying
The Victorian Greens have second read their Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill today to urge the Labor Government to consider further reforms that could be made to improve access to VAD in Victoria.
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Greens welcome Labor’s review of Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
The Victorian Greens welcome the Victorian Labor Government’s review of Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act that was released this morning.
Victorian Greens Push to Protect Abortion from Renewed Conservative Threat
The Victorian Greens will second read their Bill to Parliament and will force a debate to enshrine abortion services into the Victorian Constitution, safeguarding access to abortion from future conservative State governments.
Greens say Geelong Councillor’s move to reinstate Jan 26 celebrations is hurtful and disrespectful
Greater Geelong City Councillor Eddy Kontelj will put forward a motion to repeal the council’s decision to no longer celebrate January 26, a move the Greens say is incredibly hurtful to First Nations communities in Geelong and disrespects the extensive consultation process that the council undertook to establish this reform only last year.
Greens Push to Protect Abortion Access in Victoria
The Victorian Greens will introduce a Bill to Parliament this week to enshrine abortion services into the Victorian constitution, safeguarding access to abortion in the state.
Greens Push for Voluntary Assisted Dying Reform as Victoria’s Laws Lag Nationally
The Greens are pushing for sweeping reforms to voluntary assisted dying laws as Victoria lags behind the rest of the country with many Victorians facing severe barriers to access.
Greens demand urgent action on Geelong drug overdose deaths
Yesterday, Greens MP For Western Victoria, Dr. Sarah Mansfield, asked Minister Stitt if the Labor government would consider opening a medically supervised injecting room (MSIR) in Geelong given the high rates of overdose deaths in the region.
Federal Greens Senator Backs in Communities Call to Stop Viva’s Floating Gas Terminal
Australian Greens Senator Steph Hodgins-May joined the community campaign to stop Viva Energy’s proposed floating gas import terminal in Corio Bay. Supported by Greens Member for Western Victoria, Dr Sarah Mansfield, and council candidates for City of Greater Geelong expressed their staunch opposition to this fossil fuel project.
Community win: monster seismic blasting proposal withdrawn!
One of the largest seismic blasting proposals ever in Australian history has been withdrawn by proponent TGS following immense community pressure.
