Posted on November 14 2012
Today marks the end of the initial 60-day period for Expressions of Interest for uranium exploration in NSW. NSW Resources Minister Chris Hartcher can now choose to allow applications for uranium exploration from mining companies.
Posted on November 08 2012
Tuesday 13 November marks the end of the initial 60-day period for Expressions of Interest for uranium exploration in NSW.
Posted on November 06 2012
Greens MP Jamie Parker this week launched an ambitious plan to build on the success of the existing light rail extension and further expand light rail within the CBD, along Parramatta Road and to the Balmain Peninsula.
Posted on November 03 2012
Despite a promise to return planning powers to the community, written in the “Contract with NSW”, the O’Farrell government is proposing to gut one of the key planning laws, Development Control Plans, relied on by local councils to protect local communities from overdevelopment.
Posted on October 30 2012
Environmental education celebrated an important win this week when the Department of Education backed down from moves to remove its sustainability curriculum support role, Greens MP Jamie Parker said.
Posted on October 29 2012
October 29, 2012 MEDIA RELEASE
Commenting on a report in the Daily Telegraph, Greens MP and Member for Balmain Jamie Parker highlighted the complicity between Labor, Liberal and the Packer empire.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Paul Keating and his high-powered mates get their way. That's why the community needs to join together to oppose these moves," said Mr Parker.
Posted on October 24 2012
Posted on October 11 2012
Posted on October 11 2012
Public meeting: 6:30pm Thursday 8 November 2012 Leichhardt Town Hall
Keynote speaker: Maurie Mulheron, President of the NSW Teachers Federation
Posted on October 05 2012
Infrastructure NSW's priorities for transport would burden the inner west with more congested and polluting motorways, according to Greens Member for Balmain Jamie Parker and transport spokesperson Greens MP Cate Faehrmann.
Posted on September 27 2012
Greens MP Jamie Parker has condemned the move by Sydney Ports to rip up about 500 metres of rail track in White Bay, which will undermine the future expansion of light rail to the precinct.
Posted on September 21 2012
Greens MP Jamie Parker asked the Minister for Transport to confirm that the Government will retain the existing goods line corridor to White Bay and Balmain in order to allow for the potential extension of light rail in the future.