The income management trial for child protection started in the Cannington area and the Kimberley region on 24th November 2008. If the School Requirements (Truancy) Bill is passed then the income management trial for truancy is expected to commence in the Cannington area and the Northern Territory in 2009.
Greens MPs, 27th November 2008
Throwing a lifeline to the Murray
The Greens, Coalition & independents have come together to unite in the need for immediate action on the Murray Darling Basin.
Senator Rachel Siewert (Greens spokesperson on water), Greg Hunt MP (opposition Environment Minister) & Senator Nick Xenophon (Independent) joined GetUp! National Director Simon Sheik in Canberra yesterday to call for Government action on the Water Bill and save the Murray Darling.
GetUp! presented the politicians with a petition signed by almost 50,000 Australians concerned about the Murray's future.
Rachel Siewert, 25th November 2008
Swiss Cheese won’t solve the Murray Darling crisis
Greens MPs, 13th November 2008Forward with Workplace Relations
Rachel Siewert, 5th September 2008Star Chamber now under review
Greens MPs, 16th July 2008Award modernisation - what’s going on?
Rachel Siewert, 2nd July 2008Building Commission 'star chamber' must be abolished
Question on appointment of men's health ambassadors
Senator Siewert questions the Government over the appointment of a men's health ambassador
