Human rights for asylum seekers - 7:30pm Tuesday 1 November, Leichhardt

Prominent barrister Julian Burnside QC will speak at a free public forum on human rights for asylum seekers, next Tuesday 1 November. The forum will be hosted by Greens MP and Member for Balmain Jamie Parker.

The Greens NSW have launched their Truth in Labelling (Free-Range Eggs) Bill 2011 to stop unscrupulous producers from misleading consumers about how laying hens are treated.

The bill was developed in consultation with genuine free range egg farmers. It prescribes a mandatory standard of care for the production of eggs that are labelled free-range, including maximum stocking densities and a ban on beak mutilation. It also introduces effective penalties for false labelling of eggs.

Greens MP Jamie Parker has welcomed the withdrawal by NSW Police of the controversial development application for a "super police station” in Derbyshire Rd, Leichhardt.

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Following last weekend's packed public meeting on the Harold Park development, Greens MP Jamie Parker is urging residents to ensure their concerns are considered by the City of Sydney Council.

Are you involved in a community organisation? Do you have an idea for a project to improve your local community?

Greens MP Jamie Parker will help to facilitate funding for local organisations and Councils through the Community Building Partnership program (CBP) administered through the NSW government.

Rally against coal seam gas mining: Sunday 18 September 11am Camperdown Park

A new poll by Galaxy Research has revealed widespread opposition to coal seam gas in Australia.

Greens MP Jamie Parker will continue to fight for the Greenway following the government's indefinite deferral of the project.

"The government's deferral of the Greenway and delay of the light rail is a huge setback for the inner west and the broader active transport network," said Mr Parker.

Greens MP Jamie Parker last week introduced his School Leadership Program with a morning tea in NSW
Parliament for local school captains and vice-captains.

"This program is about encouraging young people to take up leadership positions within their schools and in the broader community," said Mr Parker.

Greens MP Jamie Parker last week joined an estimated 30,000 public sector workers rallying against job cuts and attempts by the NSW government to reduce pay and working conditions.

Greens MP Jamie Parker described the O'Farrell government's budget an "utter failure" for public housing in NSW.

"This budget fails abysmally on the issue of public housing. There is no new money for the social housing sector, which is the biggest challenge for housing in NSW."

Greens MP Jamie Parker has blamed critical under-resourcing and lack of political will for the failure of the government to commit to an efficient delivery of the light rail extensions.

The Minister for Planning Brad Hazzard last week agreed to fast track Leichhardt Council’s request for temporary care and management of the Glover Street sporting field at Callan Park.