Car industry assistance needs to drive change

Submitted by Lynn MacLaren on Tue, 24/01/2012 - 15:55

"Electric cars would get a jump start under a Greens plan for an Electric Vehicle fund which would pay for electric vehicle development and trials, as well as recharging infrastructure," said Greens transport spokesperson Lynn MacLaren MLC today.

Federal Greens MP and industry spokesperson Adam Bandt, has today said future assistance to the car industry needs to drive innovation and a shift to electric vehicles if an Australian car industry is to survive. Read more »

Urban Tree Protection

A debate is raging in WA about Urban Tree Protection.

Lynn MacLaren MLC has supported recent protests in Canning along Manning Road and last weekend at the Save Our Charles Riley Reserve Trees in North Beach. The Greens are calling for state laws to protect mature trees – our urban canopy – which provide foraging habitat for birds, shade, beauty, oxygen and carbon sequestration. We can’t just leave it up to local councils, a Model Tree Policy is necessary.

This is an important issue for all communities. Read more »

City of South Perth seeking feedback on its Draft Local Housing Strategy

Submitted by Louise Sales on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 15:12

The City of South Perth is currently seeking feedback on its Draft Local Housing Strategy. This is intended to address and plan for the projected growth of the City’s increasing population in innovative and sustainable ways.Public submissions close on 31st January 2012. Find out more.

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Have your say and help prevent suicide in our community

Jan 31 2012 18:00

Community Consultation Event

January 31, 6pm - 9pm, City West Lotteries House

Gay and Lesbian Community Services need your ideas and input in shaping the WA LGBTI Suicide Prevention Community Action Plan. Come to the consultation, have your say and also hear the recent findings and future directions of the MindOUT National LGBTI Mental Health & Suicide Prevention project. Read more »

Perth Waterfront environmental assessment relied on 8-9 year old data

Submitted by Louise Sales on Tue, 17/01/2012 - 12:26

In response to comments printed in The West today, Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC, the Greens spokesperson on planning, says the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) should formally assess the waterfront plan, not because the management plans are out-dated, but because they rely on aquatic fauna data that scientists say is 8-9 years old.

“The EPA must independently assess if the plans are good enough to manage potential environmental impacts. We already have concerns that the marine science is out-dated, what else isn’t up to scratch?” Read more »

Environmental impacts of Perth Waterfront Project should be properly assessed

Submitted by Louise Sales on Mon, 16/01/2012 - 16:24

Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC, the Greens spokesperson on planning, has criticised the decision by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) today not to assess the Perth Waterfront proposal.

“A project of such significance and scale along the city’s waterfront should be properly assessed for any potential environmental impacts by the EPA,” said Ms MacLaren.

“This is a unique opportunity to reshape the city-river connection. Perth deserves a firm commitment to deliver public infrastructure and a proper environmental assessment.” Read more »