NSW election

Dr John Kaye MLC – a champion of public education

“With John’s death the Greens NSW and the NSW Parliament have lost an MP of enormous principle, energy and commitment. His colleagues have also lost a dear friend. “John was a tireless champion of public education, leading the national debate on education funding with an unflagging commitment to TAFE and public schools. “Public schools and

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Canada Bay Greens submission on council amalgamations

A major issue affecting the people of Canada Bay, and across Sydney, is the NSW Government’s controversial council amalgamations, with the Government intending to amalgamate the councils of Canada Bay, Burwood and Strathfield, amongst many others across NSW. Here is the Canada Bay Greens submission regarding the proposed merger. Related issues include: Westconnex, the NSW

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Greens denounce Bill Shorten’s turn-back policy

Thursday, Jul 23rd, 2015 The Greens have today denounced Bill Shorten’s move to back the Abbott Government’s “turn-back” policy for refugees seeking asylum in Australia. “Labor’s move to adopt Tony Abbott’s turn-back policy is short-sighted and will only make things harder for refugees to find safety,” Greens Immigration spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said today. “Turn-backs are

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FIT FOR THE FUTURE’ CREATING TURMOIL IN LOCAL COUNCILS

Wednesday, Jun 17th, 2015 Canada Bay Council is the latest victim of the Coalition government’s ham-fisted attempts to force unpopular mergers on local councils, a process which is causing division, distrust and dysfunction across NSW local government. Just one week ago Canada Bay had resolved to stand alone and not merge with adjoining councils despite

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Canada Bay Council votes unanimously to remain independent

In a blow to the NSW Government’s plans to create huge super councils in Sydney  Canada Bay Council has voted unanimously to remain independent. A report by Council staff noted that merging with the six inner west Councils recommended by the NSW Government would cost ratepayers $96m in transition costs and result in a funding

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