Live exports were banned for a short time in 2011 following the ABC's Four Corners exposure of the cruel trade that brutally exploits animals. The Labor Government was forced to stop the trade and set up an inquiry as public outrage and concern was so strong. However the live export trade has since resumed, and...

Australia has one of the highest rates of illicit drug use in the world, despite our no tolerance policy. The current approach is clearly not working. We have got young people overdosing and dying, because they're taking substances of unknown quality and purity. WIth the political will, there are measures we can put in place...

Right around the world, marriage equality is becoming a reality for many LGBTI couples. We have an exciting opportunity here – let’s work together and get marriage equality in place. With the support of the majority of Australians, the time is right for marriage equality. The community understands that it's an issue of basic fairness...

We need action to tackle corruption in politics. Across Australia, political donations from some of the most damaging industries have skyrocketed. That’s why the Greens are working to ban donations from mining companies, property developers, big tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries. We’re also calling for a National ICAC to stamp out corruption across Australia.

Higher education is an investment, not a cost. The Greens standing up for students and higher education. The Liberal Party's plan to deregulate universities, driving university fees up to $100,000, is still on the table. The Greens will always oppose the Liberals' plans to shift costs onto students, making it harder for young people to...