Christine has released a major new report, Re-energising Australia, which outlines the Greens' strategies for making the transition to a low carbon economy.  Read it here.

 

Polar Bears Animation

Across the world, creatures as diverse as polar bears, frogs, tigers, pygmy possums, whales, orang-utans and turtles are struggling to survive as their ecosystems shrink as a result of global warming. Do you want to be part of saving them or driving them to extinction? You decide. Click here.

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Climate Change

Climate change is the most serious environmental problem facing the world. Leading international scientists agree that human activity is disrupting the planet's climate systems. Fossil fuels, used for energy and transport, are major contributors to the problem. Without significant action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels we will cause catastrophic damage to Earth’s ecosystems, triggering social and economic upheaval.

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Gunns' Pulp Mill

Tasmania’s giant export woodchipper, Gunns Ltd has proposed a native forest based, kraft, chlorine dioxide bleaching pulp mill for Tasmania’s beautiful Tamar Valley.

Senator Milne led the campaign against the Wesley Vale pulp mill in 1989 arguing instead for a Clean, Green and Clever Tasmania and is backing the community again in its campaign against this latest proposal.

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Christine delivered the Australian Greens Budget Reply speech for 2008. Read her vision for a sustainable Australia here.
Media Releases... view all  
Renewables target: Government must ignore short-sighted agenda of big polluters 18th Aug 08
Greens say Bracks Review a spanner in works of Luxury Car Tax 15th Aug 08
Government wants taxpayer to carry liability for coal geosequestration 15th Aug 08
Coal companies investing in solar thermal are well ahead of Rudd and Wong 12th Aug 08
Allens report backs Greens on efficiency; Milne to reintroduce amendments next sitting 11th Aug 08
Speeches + Transcripts... view all  
PET Scan Inquiry Report tabling 26th Jun 08
Debate on 'carbon sink forests' tax rort 26th Jun 08
Question and motion on transport, infrastructure, peak oil and greenhouse planning 23rd Jun 08
Question Time - solar panel rebates 18th Jun 08
Estimates hearings - PET scanners 5th Jun 08
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