Greens MP Jamie Parker joins thousands to oppose coal seam gas

Greens MP Jamie Parker joins thousands to oppose coal seam gas

Greens MP Jamie Parker joined thousands of people from across NSW to oppose coal seam gas mining. “This week’s 4000-strong rally of farmers and environmentalists demonstrates the diverse and widespread community opposition to coal and coal seam gas,” Mr Parker said.   “I’m proud to join the NSW Farmers Association, the Country Women’s Association and the Lock [...]

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Stop the free-range eggs rort – public meeting 7pm Monday 7 May, Leichhardt

Stop the free-range eggs rort – public meeting 7pm Monday 7 May, Leichhardt

Plans to allow ‘free-range’ eggs to be produced by hens living with two birds per square metre prove the need for a legislated definition, according to Greens MP Jamie Parker. “The Egg Corporation is turning its back on ethical consumers and genuine free-range farmers in favour of boosting profits for large-scale producers. “Increasing free-range stocking [...]

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Greens MPs campaign for marriage equality

Greens MPs campaign for marriage equality

Member for Balmain Jamie Parker joined fellow Greens MPs and supporters to campaign for marriage equality at Fair Day.    

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Greens MP Jamie Parker joins Prime Ministerial visit to local disability service provider

Greens MP Jamie Parker joins Prime Ministerial visit to local disability service provider

Greens MP Jamie Parker attended an event with Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Senators Anthony Albanese, Jenny Macklin and Jan McLucas for a policy announcement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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GreenWay parliamentary debate set for 31 May 2012

GreenWay parliamentary debate set for 31 May 2012

Greens MP Jamie Parker was today presented with a 10,000 signature petition supporting the GreenWay, from representatives of local councils and the Friends of the GreenWay community group.

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Rozelle Village Pty Ltd Submission Guide: make your opinions heard by 18 June

by Jamie Parker (Greens MP for Balmain in NSW Parliament) on May 14, 2012

Greens MP Jamie Parker is encouraging residents to make a submission regarding the development by Rozelle Village Pty Ltd to the Department of Planning by 18 June 2012. “Whilst I support sustainable and appropriate development on the site of the former Balmain Tigers club, I believe the current plans will have unacceptable impacts on our [...]

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A sustainable transport Master Plan – community workshops

by Jamie Parker (Greens MP for Balmain in NSW Parliament) on May 10, 2012

The NSW government will release its draft Transport Master Plan in June 2012 with its vision for transport for NSW for the next 20 years. Part of that process includes community consultation. Greens MP Jamie Parker is joining with Greens transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann to hold community consultation workshops to ensure residents of the Balmain [...]

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Greens MP Jamie Parker takes concession campaign to Parliament

by Jamie Parker (Greens MP for Balmain in NSW Parliament) on May 6, 2012

Greens MP Jamie Parker has taken The Greens’ “Fair go on fares” campaign to the floor of the NSW Parliament. This campaign seeks to give centrelink job seekers the opportunity to buy concession Mymulti and weekly tickets for public transport. “The NSW government should be supporting unemployed people with opportunies to seek employment. Providing Mymulti concessions is [...]

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