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Powering past coal and gas

Powering past coal and gas

February 5th, 2025 - Steph Hodgins May

In a world racing to reduce pollution, the Greens have a plan to power past coal and gas. Did you know that Australia has the potential to be a renewable energy superpower?

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All I want for Christmas are renters’ rights

December 4th, 2024 - Steph Hodgins May

Everyone deserves a secure home. Yet, as we prepare to celebrate the holiday season, thousands of people in our southside community are grappling with the grim reality of a severe housing crisis with no immediate end in sight.

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End of year wrap-up

December 4th, 2024 - Josh Burns

As another year draws to a close, I have just returned from a big two weeks in Parliament House, and I wanted to give you all a wrap up on some of the things we have done together this year. 

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Betting on harm: Australia can’t afford to gamble on inaction

November 6th, 2024 - Steph Hodgins May

For too long gambling companies have profited off the misery of everyday people. The Greens say enough is enough.

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Everyone deserves a better deal at the supermarket

October 9th, 2024 - Josh Burns

I know from speaking with our community right across Macnamara that people are doing it tough. Mortgages have gone up, rents too, and everyday expenses have been piling up. 

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Our Olympians represent the best of Australia: diversity, equality and opportunity

August 7th, 2024 - Josh Burns

It felt like the world needed the Olympics. And they have arrived with all the ceremony and style of one of the world’s great cities – Paris.

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The words we use matter

July 2nd, 2024 - Josh Burns

Two weeks ago, my office in St Kilda was vandalised.

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From Southbank to Canberra, it’s an honour to represent you

July 2nd, 2024 - Steph Hodgins May

I’m Steph Hodgins-May, and I’ve recently been sworn in as your new federal Greens Senator.

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Delivering financial relief for students, graduates in Macnamara

June 4th, 2024 - Josh Burns

This year’s Budget brings significant relief to students across our community, and I’ve heard from many of you about how vital HECS support is.

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Gender equality is on the agenda

April 3rd, 2024 - Josh Burns

I’m incredibly proud to be part of a Labor government with a strong commitment to gender equality.

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Tackling the cost of living in Macnamara

February 7th, 2024 - Josh Burns

Southbank is a beautiful place to live, and in my many conversations with you, I know that the people of Southbank love this community.  

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Macnamara, it’s been a big year

December 5th, 2023 - Josh Burns

As we approach the festive season, I wanted to reflect on some of the work and achievements we have made this year.

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What comes next now the Matildas have changed the game?

September 6th, 2023 - Josh Burns

The past month has caused nothing short of an obsession with the Matildas in my household. From Sam Kerr’s goal to Mackenzie Arnold’s wall of steel, like most Australians, it has been pretty much impossible to pull away from the TV.

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Steady leadership through uncertain times

July 5th, 2023 - Josh Burns

Parliament has just adjourned for its winter recess.

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Renting shouldn’t be a nightmare

May 10th, 2023 - Josh Burns

Affordable housing needs to be more than a dream.

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New life for arts in Australia

February 8th, 2023 - Southbank News

Southbank is the arts capital of Australia.

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Merry Christmas, Macnamara

December 7th, 2022 - Southbank News

Being in government is a huge privilege. It is about delivering for the people who gave us the opportunity to serve the community. So, I thought I would wrap the year by providing an update on some of the work that has already happened in our first six months of government.  

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Closing the gender gap

November 9th, 2022 - Southbank News

We have made huge progress on gender equality in my lifetime – including in politics, where we now have a cabinet that consists of 50 percent women. However, there is still much more that needs to be done.

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Southbank will be a National Arts Hub

October 5th, 2022 - Southbank News

In the three years since I was first elected as the federal member for Macnamara, Southbank has continued to be one of the fastest growing and most dynamic parts of our electorate. It is also entrenching itself as Victoria’s arts hub, and this is great news for our area and our state.

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Moving towards a low carbon economy and cleaner, cheaper energy

September 7th, 2022 - Southbank News

When someone writes to me, sincerely and thoughtfully, it is so, so powerful. I hear from many wonderful people in Macnamara, but one handwritten letter really made an impact.  

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A personally fulfilling outcome

A personally fulfilling outcome

May 8th, 2018 - Southbank News
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