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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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Food Labelling

27 Oct 2010
FOOD LABELLINGSenator SIEWERT (Western Australia) (4.30 pm)—I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move:
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Pest and Weed Management

25 Oct 2010
(Question No. 15)  Senator Siewert asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 28 Septembe...
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Social Security and Indigenous Legislation Amendment

24 Jun 2010
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia) (12.29 pm)—I will keep my comments brief. The Greens will be supporting the Social Securi...
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code

24 Jun 2010
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia) (11.56 am)—I seek leave to have my speech on the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Co...
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

18 Jun 2010
Senator SIEWERT (2.52 pm)—My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Senator Wong. Gi...
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Oil and Gas Exploration

09 Mar 2010
Oil and Gas Exploration (Question No. 2591) Senator Siewert asked the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, ...
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Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives - Medicare Levy Surcharge & Medicare Levy Fringe Benefits

22 Feb 2010
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia)  (12.53 pm)—Earlier this year in the Senate the Greens successfully moved to split t...
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Transition to Fair Work Bill

04 Feb 2010
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENT (TRANSITION TO FAIR WORK) BILL 2009Second Reading - Senator SIEWERT (W...
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Natural resources management and conservation challenges

04 Feb 2010
The final report of the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee, Natural resources management and conserv...
media-releases

Senate rejects ineffective dieback plan

24 Nov 2009
The Australian Greens have urged the Federal Government to properly resource and update its national plan for tackling Phytopht...
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