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How Canberra is responding to the fuel shock

April 7th, 2026 - Josh Burns

Right across our country, the war in the Middle East is having a significant economic impact, including here in Southbank.

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Politics is a team game – so is being a parent

February 10th, 2026 - Josh Burns

Last week was the first time since 2019 that I missed a Parliamentary sitting week in Canberra. I’ll admit I did tune into Question Time, embarrassing as that may be.

A record-breaking sitting fortnight in Parliament

November 12th, 2025 - Josh Burns

I have just returned from a big sitting fortnight in Parliament House (a record breaking-one).

Building more homes to buy and rent

September 10th, 2025 - Josh Burns

It has been just over 100 days since I was appointed Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness, and I have spent the time travelling around the country speaking to community members and housing services about the challenges facing housing affordability.

Thank you, Macnamara

July 9th, 2025 - Josh Burns

Serving our community for another three years is the greatest privilege of my life.

A progressive Parliament: Greens hold the key

June 11th, 2025 - Steph Hodgins May

Thank you, Southbank. In the recent federal election, your overwhelming support propelled the Greens to achieve our highest-ever vote share in this community. This trust you’ve placed in us is both humbling and a strong signal of your desire for progressive reform.

A free BBQ – and a government that’s gutting our nature laws

April 9th, 2025 - Steph Hodgins May

During late March, we hosted another of our free community BBQs in Southbank.

Vital open space at the Kings Way undercroft

March 5th, 2025 - Josh Burns

Southbankers need more open space. And we’re delivering that, underneath the Kingsway overpass.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.