Greens NSW Submission to the Sydney Lockouts Review
The NSW Government is in the process of reviewing the Liquor Amendment Act 2014, the legislation that brought in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross lockouts two years ago. The NSW Greens have made a submission to the independent review, outlining our case for repealing the current laws in favour of innovative, integrated policies that reduce alcohol related violence without negatively impacting on Sydney’s creative communities and night-time economy.
Media Release: Local residents arrested trying to protect Haberfield homes from WestConnex
Media Release April 16, 2016 Two Haberfield residents were arrested this morning for occupying a home in Haberfield which is one of hundreds to be bulldozed by WestConnex. The residents, Sharon Laura and Bill Holliday, had joined other locals in the home in an effort to stop the demolition of homes for the highly controversial tollroad. “Given the way the Baird government is ramming through this highly flawed project despite the masses of evidence showing that it won’t work and that it will be a social, environment and economic disaster, the community has had to resort to this to protect their homes and environment, said Jenny Leong, Greens MP and spokesperson on WestConnex. “Communities have a right to non violent resistance and to insist that the government spends our money on projects that are sustainable, clean and economically viable - WestConnex is none of these - it’s just a cashcow for developers and tollroad operators, said Greens candidate for Grayndler, Jim Casey who joined local residents and No WestConnex and WestConnex Action group campaigners in front the home that will be demolished.
Greens Welcome Police Integrity Commission Investigation into Police Misconduct
MEDIA RELEASE - April 14, 2016 The Greens Member for Newtown Jenny Leong MP has welcomed today’s statement from the Police Integrity Commission announcing Operation Colchester, which will investigate the matters referred to them in relation to reports that serving members of the NSW Police Force engaged in online racist and sexist harassment of Ms Leong as a Member of Parliament. “After being presented with evidence that suggested that several employees of the NSW Police Force had posted offensive racist and sexist comments about me on facebook, we referred the matter to the Police Integrity Commission. “We welcome the commitment from the Police Integrity Commission to investigate whether there has been any police misconduct. This is a very serious matter and we are pleased to see it is being responded to accordingly. “Our office will work with the Police Integrity Commission and assist with its investigations as required. “While the investigation is being undertaken, we will not be commenting further on this matter specifically. However, we will continue our work representing the people of the electorate of Newtown and advancing the Greens’ vision for a more just, more sustainable and more equitable society. That includes our ongoing work to see a repeal of the ineffective NSW drug dog detection program in NSW. “I would like to thank the many members of the community who have expressed their personal support to us since these issues have been exposed. The outpouring of concern, care and commitment to seeing an end to racism and sexism in our community has been truly heartening in the face of such vile online abuse.”
Media Reports of Police Involvement in Online Racist and Sexist attacks on Greens MP
On Sunday 10 April Fairfax reported that serving officers in the NSW Police Force have been trolling and harassing NSW Greens MP Jenny Leong on social media.
MEDIA ALERT: Press Conference on Police Trolling MP
Greens MPs Jenny Leong and David Shoebridge will be holding an 11:00am press conference to discuss the disturbing evidence of NSW police trolling Jenny Leong's Facebook site.
Marrickville Council Refusal Another Blow to Construction of WestConnex
Following a motion moved by Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, Marrickville Council last night refused a request by WestConnex sub-contractors to access local roads to install underground electricity mains for the proposed St Peters Interchange. Greens NSW WestConnex spokesperson and Member for Newtown Jenny Leong said: “Clr Ellsmore and Marrickville Council last night showed strong solidarity with all the members of the community opposing the WestConnex tollroad project. “Residents and community groups made over 12,000 submissions concerning the New M5 Stage 2 WestConnex plans and most universally condemn this project. Many call for the St Peters component of the works to be completely reshaped. “The only reason contractors would be applying to dig up streets and lay cables before any formal planning approval has been granted is if the Baird Liberal Government has no intention of genuinely considering the submissions from the community about this stage of the project,” she said.
Department of Planning hides landslide of opposition to WestConnex
The Greens Member for Newtown Jenny Leong MP has expressed serious concern that the 12,866 submissions against the WestConnex New M5 EIS have effectively been hidden on the Department of Planning’s website. “This is just the latest example of the NSW government just going through the motions when it comes to WestConnex oversight and planning. Pretending there is a real consultation and genuine dialogue and engagement with the community and civil society on this $16.8 billion polluting private tollroad is unacceptable. “The planning assessment process has been farcical – and raises serious concerns about the pressure being put on the Department of Planning to fulfill the Roads Minister’s arrogant and misguided road agenda.
M5 Environmental Impact Statement: Thousands of Submissions Show Depth of Community Concern
Today I drew the attention of parliament to the 12,866 submissions lodged by the community and NGOs and highlight the serious concerns about Westconnex held by the community.
Question Time: Affordable Housing
Today we asked the Minister for Planning Rob Stokes what the Government is doing to ensure affordable housing is prioritised.
Greens Support New Measures Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Today we supported new legislation to ensure apprehended domestic violence orders are recognised across state lines.
Member for Newtown Jenny Leong on the Northcott Estate
Greens MP for Newtown Jenny Leong has spoken about the challenges faced by public housing residents in the Northcott Estate in Surry Hills in Parliament. For a number of years, residents and staff have been raising serious concerns about escalating crime activity in the area, and a recent violent stabbing has caused distress and concern.
Free Tickets to NSW Senior's Week Gala 2016
Our office has tickets available for the NSW Senior's Week Gala Concerts, which will be held at the Allphones Arena at Olympic Park on April 5th and 6th. The tickets are for seniors that live within the electorate of Newtown.
Greens Call For End To Failed Sniffer Dog Program
The Greens’ bill to end the use of drug detection dogs in a public place without a warrant came to the NSW Parliament this morning. Member for Newtown Jenny Leong MP delivered a speech outlining the Green’s opposition to the costly, ineffective, intimidatory and discriminatory use of sniffer dogs.
Greens MP Jenny Leong Speaks on Sniffer Dog Bill
Greens Member for Newtown Jenny Leong MP has introduced the Greens' bill to repeal the use of NSW drug detection dogs without a warrant, with a speech that called on the Government to recognise that the program is a failure.
Greens Stand with Community Against Sydney Harbour National Park Development
Today we stood with the more than 12,000 community members who signed the petition opposing the Gap Bluff Hospitality development proposal in the Sydney Harbour National Park.
