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The long-term sustainability of agriculture is essential for Australia’s society, economy and environment. Many threats are facing the sector, including climate change and competition for farm land. Rural Australia faces complex agricultural, environmental and social challenges that the Greens are strongly committed to addressing.

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Biosecurity legislation not good enough

08 May 2013
The Senate Inquiry into the Biosecurity Bill 2012, held in Hobart today, heard repeatedly the proposed bill falls well short of...
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Greens driving country of origin labelling for food

18 Feb 2013
The Australian Greens' legislation to implement Country of Origin food labelling is the focus of Senate hearings in Hobart today.
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Proposed biosecurity bill fails Australian farmers and the environment

08 Feb 2013
 The Australian Greens today released a letter sent to Minister Ludwig detailing our strong concerns about the backwardnes...
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Buy local on Australia Day

25 Jan 2013
This Australia Day, don't just buy Australian -help us send a message to show that everyone wants a level playing field for our...
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Foreign ownership register good step forward but national interest test essential

01 Nov 2012
We need is a serious national interest test that must be applied as every application for foreign ownership is made to the FIRB.
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Greens commit to a smart farming future

01 Nov 2012
Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens Agriculture spokesperson has today helped launch the Centre For Policy Development&rs...
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Speech to the National Farmers' Federation

22 Oct 2012
Christine Milne delivered a speech to the National Farmers' Federation 2012 National Congress in Canberra
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Chinese dairy investment – is this in the national interest?

24 Sep 2012
The Australian Greens are concerned about the proposed sale of Tasmania's dairy land and processors to Chinese investors, and a...
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Greens introduce country of origin labelling bill

17 Sep 2012
The Greens are introducing new food labelling laws into to help Australians support Australian farmers and be confident ab...
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Minister Ludwig must intervene and restore common sense on biosecurity

06 Sep 2012
I have been warning against fresh potato imports from New Zealand ever since they were proposed because of the unacceptably hig...
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