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Foreign Affairs

The Greens want an independent Australian foreign policy with relationships with the rest of the world based on mutual respect. We believe that Australia can play an important role in standing up for human rights and democracy for all citizens. We think Australia should play a proactive role in promoting peace and ecological sustainability in the world through strong international agreements.

Australian Greens condemn political violence in Pakistan

03 May 2013

The Australian Greens have condemned pre-election political violence in Pakistan, in the wake of the death of a Pakistan Green Party member.

Further questions remain on Ben Zygier

26 Apr 2013

Now the report from the Israeli Justice Ministry has been made public, Minister Bob Carr needs to come clean on when he receive...

Time for the Prime Minister and Tony Abbott to stand up on Sri Lankan human rights abuses

25 Apr 2013

Australia must end its 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" attitude to the Sri Lankan government and end the cosiness of...

Greens welcome troop withdrawal

26 Mar 2013

The Greens welcome the decision to bring home 1,000 Australian troops from Afghanistan. We must continue to work in A...

Greens renew call for Iraq War Inquiry on 10th anniversary of invasion

19 Mar 2013

On the 10 year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the Australian Greens are calling again for an Inquiry into Australia's dec...

Greens call on Australia to end its silence on Sri Lanka's atrocities

13 Mar 2013

The Australian Greens today call on the Government to stand up for the human rights abuses and condemn the Rajapakse regime.

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Christine Milne Question without Notice on Ben Zygier

12 Mar 2013

Christine Milne asked Bob Carr a question during Senate Question time about Ben Zygier

Questions remain on Ben Zygier

07 Mar 2013

Foreign Minister Bob Carr still hasn't answered important questions regarding the death of Ben Zygier, Greens Leader Christine Milne said.

Christine Milne Senate Speech on Afghanistan

25 Feb 2013

Christien Milne delivered a Senate speech on Afghanistan

Questions still remain on Prisoner X

14 Feb 2013

Christine Milne asked the Secretary of DFAT and Foreign Minister Carr about Prisoner X at the Senate Estimates