An economy that serves people and nature, not the other way around: Senator Christine Milne's address to the National Press Club

Greens release updated education policy

Last week I attended the Australian Greens National Conference and Policy Conference in Sydney.  I spent three of the four days of Conference working on the Australian Greens Education Policy.  Working on this policy was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done.  At the end of the process, we have a policy that stays true to Greens principles and which sets out an agenda for making real strides in improving educational outcomes in this country.  The policy was released by Senator Christine Milne on the Monday of Conference.  Stay tuned for the release of the Greens full policy platform for the 2013 Federal Election.  Media Release

Independent Public Schools

Yesterday the Qld LNP Government announced the names of the first 26 schools granted ‘independent’ status as part of their Independent Public Schools reforms. 

Today on my Tumblr blog I've posted links to the report by Curtin University into the WA Independent Public Schools experience (on which the Queensland reforms are modelled) and the Australian Education Union's recent research report into devolution and education.  I've also posted a copy of my February 2012 Queensland State election campaign media release on the LNP's then proposed education reforms.

Future of SES in jeopardy as cadet funding canned statewide by LNP

Mayor Pledges To Save Cadets

Rally this Saturday!

Say No to Newman!!!#qldpol twitter.com/nothappypolly/…

— Miss Polly (@nothappypolly) September 17, 2012

Speaking at the Tampa Day Rally in the Brisbane CBD 26/08/2012

Coal Seam Gas - Senator Bill Heffernan and NICNAS at Senate inquiry

Ecologist and farmer Ruth Armstrong - Defend our Water Brisbane October...

Larissa Waters interview on Capital Hill

FAQ Research Interview with Senator Larissa Waters.mov

Greens, Australia Party urge a re-think on CSG

Gas & Water by Tim Wimborne

Watch the video here.

‘In Transition 1.0′ the Movie

‘In Transition 1.0′ (click here on the name of the film to be taken to the movie)

The transition movement is about making communities more resilient in uncertain times. Founded by Rob Hopkins, it has grown from its humble beginnings in a classroom in 2004 to a global network of self-organising initiatives involving many thousands of people in cities, islands, villages and towns in the UK, Europe, Americas, NZ and Australia.

'In Transition 1.0' was released in 2009. Whilst is is largely UK based, it provides a unique insight into the movement that has so much to offer in a changing world. The beginning of the film is a little slow and it can be a bit sentimental at times, but overall it is an inspiring film which shows us how people and communities can lead the way in defining the future for our cities and towns.

NB: 'In Transition 2.0' has just been released in the UK and is receiving great reviews!

How your vote counts cartoon

It's not uncommon for voters to be confused by the many voting systems that operate between federal and state elections.  The cartoon below shows how your vote counts in the context of the optional preferential system used in Queensland.  Feel free to share it with family and friends.  The more people that understand how their vote will count the better!

The Monthly - Article by Sally Neighbour

The Australian Greens Party Divided We Fall | Sally Neighbour | The Monthly

An interesting article about the challenges facing the Greens as they truly become the third force in Australian politics.