MEDIA RELEASE - May 12, 2016
Commenting on the report from the ICAC inspector released today, Jamie Parker MP said that stripping ICAC of any power to hold public hearings was contrary to previous expert advice and would result in a weaker ICAC.

MEDIA RELEASE - May 12, 2016
Greens MPs and local inner west councilors condemn Premier Baird’s forced amalgamation of Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield councils stating that this action reaffirms this government’s absolute disregard for community concerns and its ruthless program of reducing services to NSW residents.

MEDIA RELEASE - May 12, 2016

In light of Labor’s decision to vote with the Government against the Greens corruption risk reduction bill, Jamie Parker MP said it demonstrated a lack of political will to restore community confidence in political decision-making.

MEDIA RELEASE - May 12, 2016
Describing revelations in a Sydney Morning Herald media report about a senior manager at Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority as explosive, Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain, has called for the Independent Commission Against Corruption to launch a full-scale investigation.

MEDIA RELEASE - May 11, 2016
With this week’s release of the Consultation Outcomes Report on the Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Program, criticism has been levelled at UrbanGrowth NSW for again failing to heed community concerns.

MEDIA RELEASE - April 30, 2016
Hundreds of concerned residents attended a meeting today organised by Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain, to discuss the likely impacts of the massive motorway interchange planned for Rozelle as part of WestConnex Stage 3. 

The WestConnex toll road is due to emerge in Rozelle and dump tens of thousands of vehicles at a massive spaghetti junction.

In February 2014, the Liberal State Government introduced "lockout laws" in the newly defined CBD entertainment precinct. A review of these laws is currently underway.

Local Greens joined community members from across NSW on Sunday 13 March 2016 to protest against the Liberal government’s proposal to force council mergers.  

Media release – March 10, 2016
In a welcome move, the NSW Government on Thursday committed to twelve months’ funding for an essential, specialised domestic violence service which was threatened with imminent closure.

Media release - 8 March, 2016

Women’s Health Specialist Roxanne McMurray and WestConnex Activist Pauline Lockie have been recognised for their work in their communities and will be celebrated as Local Women of the Year.

March 7, 2016
It is five months since the low sulfur fuel regulation was introduced for cruise ships berthed in Sydney Harbour.