The Government have announced a Commission of inquiry into the uncontrolled release of oil and gas from the Montara Wellhead Platform in the Timor Sea.
The Montara wellhead oil spill has finally been plugged, but not before the platform caught fire. The spill pumped millions of litres of oil, as well as gas, into the Timor Sea for more than 10 weeks, impacting in numerous ways on the marine environment and animals in the area. The reaction from the Government throughout this disaster has been lack lustre to say the least. From Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson's attitude of denial to Environment Minister Peter Garrett's lack of action, it is clear that the environment was second place in the Government's mind.
2nd February 2010
Be proactive in response to Australia’s ageing health bubble: Greens
Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert, 9th November 2009
Labelling of GM ingredients in food
There is a Food Labelling Review taking place in Australia at the moment and it's looking at GM food labelling. Many people want to be able to choose whether to buy it or not (for various reasons), and at what price. We have some GM labelling, but most GM ingredients slip through loopholes. Currently although up to 70% of processed food contains GM ingredients almost none legally require labelling.
You only have until 20th November to ask the Food Labelling Review Panel to LABEL ALL GM FOOD.
Use our letter writing section to send your thoughts directly to the review panel at FSANZ.
Rachel Siewert, 29th October 2009
Go Home On Time Day
Rachel Siewert, 29th October 2009Restoring racial equality in the NT
Rachel Siewert, 26th October 2009The Cove in Japan
Rachel Siewert, 21st October 2009The Greens’ stategies to tackle problem gambling
Australian Greens apology to the Forgotten Australians
Senator Rachel Siewert delivers an apology to the Forgotten Australians - children who were physically, sexually and emotionally abused while in Australian orphanages, babies homes and foster care - in the Senate on behalf of the Australian Greens.
