ACT's 40% emissions target shows potential of Greens in power-sharing govts

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Thu, 26/08/2010 - 16:13

Lynn MacLaren MLC has welcomed the ACT's announcement that it will legislate to reduce emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2020.

"We need to take up this challenge here in Western Australia. This is one of the most ambitious targets of any jurisdiction in the world, and demonstrates real leadership by the minority Labor government working with the Greens there," said Ms MacLaren.

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Australia can't wait any longer for same-sex marriage

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Mon, 23/08/2010 - 13:47

The Australian Greens will fight to reform Australia's outdated marriage laws in the new Parliament, and will keep up pressure on the old parties to recognise the marriage rights of same-sex couples, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

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Support for dementia sufferers and their families

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Wed, 18/08/2010 - 13:16

Greens MLC Lynn MacLaren has welcomed an announcement by Senator Rachel Siewert of a national initiative to support dementia sufferers and their families.

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Australian Academy of Science report on climate change

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Tue, 17/08/2010 - 10:09

Climate change sceptics might want to check out the latest Academy of Science report for a simple question and answer style outline of what we know about our changing climate. www.science.org.au/policy/climatechange2010.html

“Climate change, due to the rise of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, is real, measureable and dangerous. Urgent action is required to arrest potentially devastating impacts,” said Lynn MacLaren, Greens MLC.

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Greens will revive Perth CBD through rental initiative

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Mon, 16/08/2010 - 15:03

A federal policy initiative to revitalise inner city areas by converting empty commercial buildings to affordable rentals will be great for areas like Fremantle and Perth said Lynn MacLaren, Member for South Metropolitan Region and Greens (WA) Housing spokesperson.

"Senators Rachel Siewert and Scott Ludlam have demonstrated the kind of forward-thinking planning policies we need. I call on the State Government to support this," Ms MacLaren said.

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Cat Legislation Submission

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Tue, 10/08/2010 - 16:43

Our brief submission to the proposed Domestic Cat Control Legislation is now available from my website.

The Bill is intended to reduce the numbers of cats that are euthanised every year, to protect native animals and to reduce the impact of stray cats on the community and environment.

Submissions are now being reviewed by the Department of Local Government and recommendations will be provided to the Minister for Local Government on the provisions to be included in the legislation.

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