The Generator is founded on the simple premise that we should leave the world in better condition than we found it. The news items in this category outline the attempts people have made to do this. They are mainly concerned with our food supply and settlement patterns. The impact that the human race has on the planet.
Carbon farming: Another important idea mismanaged by Labor Launceston, Saturday 14 August 2010 The Australian Greens strongly support efforts to increase carbon in the landscape, but Labor’s plan announced today is yet another example of the government causing more problems than it solves because it doesn’t understand either the climate challenge or land Continue Reading →
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Australians will now be able to enrol to vote online after the Federal Court ruled in favour of political activist group GetUp!’s case against the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). (ABC News)
Australians will now be able to enrol to vote online after the Federal Court ruled in favour of political activist group GetUp!’s case against the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
GetUp! had taken the AEC to the court, challenging electoral laws that prevented voters from enrolling online.
Hi there, My name is Jenny Rose. I’m a mum of two grown up daughters, a retired teacher and a keen gardener. I started volunteering with the Greens several elections ago, because I was disgusted with the Howard Government’s lack of action on climate change. Over the years I’ve watched the Greens support continue to Continue Reading →
Since this ad went to air on ABC’s Gruen Nation on Wednesday night, the Greens office has been inundated with messages and phone calls asking us to put the ad on air. Gruen panelist and Leo Burnett CEO Todd Sampson said that “it was the best ad the Greens have ever done”.
So, first thing Thursday morning we contacted Republic of Everyone to ask if we could use it and they agreed. Unfortunately, it looks like ABC editorial policy means it won’t run on TV. But if you love this ad you can share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter using the buttons below. We might not be able to run the ad on TV, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help tens of thousands more people see the ad before Election Day.
Dear NEVILLE,
It’s incredible but true: 10% of voters make up their mind as they walk into polling booths.
What will they be thinking about this election? Will it be how to reduce carbon pollution? Or giving refugees a fair go – or perhaps mental health? That’s up to you.
Election day is the most important day for contacting voters, and polling booths are the most important place to do it. We won’t tell people who to vote for – we tell them about the issues that matter. It’s a few hours of your time, to determine the policies that shape the nation – and it’s actually great fun!
Will you join hundreds of other GetUp members in your area on election day?
Latham gatecrashes Abbott’s date with veterans
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Confrontation: Mark Latham with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott (SKY News
Former Labor leader Mark Latham has been heckled by veterans after turning up at a Tony Abbott campaign stop at a Sydney RSL today.
Mr Abbott was at Penrith RSL to announce a $45.6 million package of assistance measures for veterans.
But the announcement was upstaged when media focus turned to Mr Latham, who was there on assignment in his new role as a reporter for Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes program.
Mr Latham confronted Mr Abbott and criticised his immigration policy, asking him if he wanted to apologise to Pauline Hanson for what Mr Latham said was his part in her jailing for electoral fraud.
While Mr Abbott was answering Mr Latham’s question a veteran told the former Labor leader to “take off”.
Mr Abbott def