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Agriculture

The long-term sustainability of agriculture is essential for Australia’s society, economy and environment. Many threats are facing the sector, including climate change and competition for farm land. Rural Australia faces complex agricultural, environmental and social challenges that the Greens are strongly committed to addressing.

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Government overlooks overseas wisdom on sustainable agriculture and food planning

18 Oct 2011
Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens agriculture spokesperson has raised concerns about the formation of a national food p...
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Agricultural planning essential for food security – Greens

04 Oct 2011
The Australian Greens have welcomed today’s launch of the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture, highlighting the need for a c...
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Liberal Senator should retract live export claims - Greens

15 Sep 2011
The Australian Greens have called for a full retraction from Liberal Senator Chris Back over his allegations that workers at In...
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Climate package biodiversity and NRM investment a big win for WA

11 Jul 2011
The Australian Greens say funding from the carbon price package will be used to boost natural resource management programs acro...
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Greens secure win for Indigenous Australians on carbon farming

07 Jul 2011
The Australian Greens say their amendments to the Carbon Farming Initiative provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres S...
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Greens ‘fully committed’ to live export ban

06 Jul 2011
The Australian Greens have condemned the Federal Government’s decision to resume the exports of live cattle to Indonesia.
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Senate backs Greens call for Live Export Inquiry

16 Jun 2011
The Senate has today backed the Australian Greens motion for an Inquiry into the role played by Meat and Livestock Australia an...
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Inquiry into improvements in animal welfare for Australian live exports

16 Jun 2011
Terms of Reference – Business of the Senate No.1 – 16 June 2011 Inquiry into improvements in animal welfare for Aus...
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Greens introduce bill to end live exports

15 Jun 2011
Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens spokesperson for animal welfare has introduced legislation in the Senate to permanent...
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MLA continues to let down farmers

14 Jun 2011
The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to act quickly on its decision to compel Meat and Livestock Austral...
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