Greens statewide day of action to increase Newstart in Queensland

Queenslanders are being thrown into poverty by the Federal Government’s “woeful” Newstart Allowance levels, say the Queensland Greens.

The Queensland Greens will hold a Statewide Day of Action tomorrow as part of their ongoing campaign to lift the rate of Newstart.

Wide Bay Greens vow to make Newstart increase an election issue in Queensland

Residents of Wide Bay are being thrown into poverty by the Federal Government’s “woeful” Newstart Allowance levels, say the Queensland Greens.

The Queensland Greens Lead Senate candidate for the September election, Adam Stone is touring the region this week to highlight the issue with the candidate for Wide Bay, Joy Ringrose.

Wide Bay environment and farmland must be protected from mining: Greens

The Queensland Greens will fight to protect the Wide Bay region from any mining projects that could threaten the region's unique environment and prime farmland.

Queensland Greens for Newstart increase as Salvos survey shows Single Parents struggling

The Queensland Greens, single parents and charity groups today joined forces for an increase to Newstart in Brisbane, as a new Salvation Army survey showed families on Newstart are under more pressure than ever before.