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Community win: monster seismic blasting proposal withdrawn!

One of the largest seismic blasting proposals ever in Australian history has been withdrawn by proponent TGS following immense community pressure.
Greens warn community will continue to fight after floating gas terminal comes back on the agenda

Today Viva Energy has reignited their plan to build a massive gas import terminal in Corio Bay, near Geelong. After the initial Environmental Effects Statement (EES) was rejected by the Planning Minister last year, Viva has today released a Supplementary EES for public submissions.
Climate Resilience Inquiry

The Greens have secured an Inquiry into Climate Resilience to consider how we need to prepare for, and mitigate, climate disasters in Victoria. The Inquiry is open for submissions until June 28.
The biggest paddle out in history

A thousand ocean lovers hit the water in Torquay on Saturday March 23 to call for an end to seismic blasting.
No Seismic Blasting, No Oil & Gas Rigs in our Seas

Seismic blasting and fossil fuel extraction will damage our marine life and our climate – and bring no benefits to the people of Western Victoria.
Food Systems in the South West | Panel event

What is the future of food in our changing climate and society? Join us at Common Ground Project as we unpack the existing food systems that produce and distribute our food and learn what possibilities are in store for the future. Contributing to the discussion will be leaders from the food system landscape in the […]
Happy Ride 2 Work Day!

Let’s support more climate-friendly transport in our regions We could be doing so much more in regional cities like Geelong, to make cycling a safe and viable alternative to driving. As someone who regularly bikes to work with my kids, safety is an issue I feel really passionate about and I know my constituents do […]
World Meningitis Day: October 5

Greens call on the Government to make the Meningococcal B vaccine free for infants and teens Today is World Meningitis Day, which is why this week I spoke in Parliament asking the Minister for Health to fully fund the Meningococcal B vaccine for teens and infants. Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. […]