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Larissa Waters
Greens Leader & Senator for Qld

Labor continues climate vandalism with Middlemount coal mine extension

13 February, 2026 - The Greens have called Labor’s extension of the Middlemount Coal Mine a continuation of their ‘climate vandalism’ with more coal, pollution ...

Greens urge Labor to show courage and leadership towards First Nations justice

12 February, 2026 - In the wake of the second consecutive Closing the Gap report which shows only four of 19 targets on track, the Australian Greens urge the La...

Labor must not leave inflation fight to RBA

1 February, 2026 - Australians are bracing for another interest rate rise because Labor has turbo-charged the housing crisis and refused to tackle corporate pri...

Pressure building on Labor to ditch billions in fuel tax credits in budget

30 January, 2026 - The Australian Greens have backed in the momentum for the treasurer to abolish the billions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies given to mini...

Listening has changed January 26. Now it demands leadership.

22 January, 2026 - Listening has changed January 26. Now it demands leadership. By Larissa Waters, Leader of the Australian Greens    Each ye...

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026

15 January, 2026 - The Australian Greens have expressed concerns to the Prime Minister and the government about the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism ...

Australian Greens welcome NSW gun law reform but warn new protest powers threaten free speech

24 December, 2025 - The NSW Parliament is the first state Parliament to pass essential gun control laws following the anti-Semitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach ...

Greens welcome federal weapons buyback

19 December, 2025 - The Australian Greens have welcomed the government’s announcement of a federal firearms buyback, with leader Senator Larissa Waters saying t...

Hope That Refuses Fear

18 December, 2025 - Hope That Refuses Fear By Senator Larissa Waters, Leader of the Australian Greens    This is usually a time to draw the y...

Mini budget sees massive negative gearing blowout, funds flow to fossil fuels

17 December, 2025 - Today’s MYEFO has seen a massive blowout in the costs of maintaining Labor’s handouts. Fossil fuel subsidies continue to grow, costing...

Media release: Time for new gun laws to limit gun numbers and keep Australians safe

16 December, 2025 - As the nation reels from the horror of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, parliaments state and federal must act to stop high powered firearm...

Nation in mourning for Bondi

15 December, 2025 - Joint Statement from the Australian Greens The first night of Chanukah was meant to be a joyous celebration - instead last night has beco...