Debate on Afghanistan
Tuesday, 26 October 2010Senator HANSON-YOUNG (South Australia) (6.15 pm)-I rise to take note of the Prime Minister's statement on Afghanistan. I have been looking forward to participating in this...
View ArticleSenator Hanson-Young with Malalai Joya
Picture with Malalai Joya – youngest woman to be elected to the Afghan Parliament in 2005 at age 27. Defender of democracy, human rights and the future of her people. Strong advocate for the...
View ArticleCondolences; Larcombe, Sapper Jamie Ronald
Senator HANSON-YOUNG (South Australia)(12.45 pm)—I rise to add the Greens’ support to this condolence motion. We concur with the other speakers and with all senators in sending our condolences to the...
View ArticleGreens disappointed by govt’s move against Hicks’ book
The Australian Greens say they are disappointed by the Federal Government's forthcoming move in the NSW Supreme Court to try recovering the proceeds of the memoir written by South Australian David...
View ArticleGovt wasting money in action against Hicks’ book
The Federal Government is wasting taxpayers' money in its NSW Supreme Court action to try recovering the proceeds of David Hicks' memoir, the Australian Greens say.The Federal Government is wasting...
View ArticleHelping those who help our troops in Afghanistan
The Australian Greens have announced they will introduce a bill into the Senate that would create a special visa class enabling the permanent resettlement in Australia for Afghan interpreters and other...
View ArticleGreens call for moratorium on Afghan deportations after Federal Court ruling
The Greens are calling for an immediate moratorium on the deportation of Hazaras back to Afghanistan in light of the Federal Court’s ruling today.“Now that the Federal Court has intervened the...
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