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This is a prosperous country - our economy is strong and we have a way of life that is the envy of many in the world -yet the previous Howard government passed Work Choices and related legislation to attack workers and remove their rights, break unions, allow us to be sacked with no come back, and lower working wages. The Greens are working to pressure the Rudd government to reverse these legislative burdens in full.

Green agenda for Mayors' Summit

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam
Monday 17th November 2008, 4:22pm
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The Australian Greens say infrastructure, broadband and constitutional reform must be on the agenda today, when the first Mayors' Summit kicks off in Canberra.

"Today's summit presents a rare opportunity to develop a shared response to the environmental challenges we face," said the Greens Spokesperson for Local Government, Senator Scott Ludlam.

Greens ‘New Century’ Australia Senate Agenda

Media Release | Spokesperson Scott Ludlam, Sarah Hanson-Young, Rachel Siewert, Christine Milne, Bob Brown
Monday 25th August 2008, 2:27pm
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The Australian Greens today outlined their vision for Australia in the new century ahead of the opening of the Balance-of-Power Senate.

Australian Greens Leader, Senator Bob Brown, said a record 1.17 million people voted Greens at the last election, and the five Greens Senators were ready to work constructively with all parties to respond to the challenges of the new century.

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