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Lee has written and published a wide range of articles and opinion pieces during her time as a Greens MP.

More Bosses Means More Press Freedom — by susie — last modified Jun 01, 2011 08:39 PM

You might not agree with Bob Brown that pollies deserve a fair go but journalists suffer from a lack of media diversity too, writes Lee Rhiannon. It's time for a public inquiry into who owns the media and how it operates.

Who Is Under The Influence? — by susie — last modified Jun 01, 2011 08:27 PM

A loophole in the NSW electoral reforms means that influential groups can still spend big to get their voices heard. Find out which ones have registered as third-party campaigners ahead of the March poll.

The hidden millions in political donations — by susie — last modified Jun 01, 2011 08:18 PM

While the raw data from the Australian Electoral Commission released yesterday provides some insight into the latest batch of big donors to Australian political parties there is also a hidden story tucked away in these disclosures. Comparing the AEC data for NSW with the disclosures to the NSW Election Funding Authority reveals some interesting trends in political donating and underlines the need for far reaching political funding reform.

Housing crisis or just bad policy? (with James Arvanitakis) — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 03:58 PM

Most of us breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Reserve Bank of Australia announced earlier this month that interest rates would remain on hold: most of us that is, with the exception of Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey.

Green New World? (with Antony Loewenstein) — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 03:07 PM

The bottom line for big business is return on investment for shareholders. However, the way a business is perceived as environmentally friendly or destructive seriously affects their profits. This is why corporations increasingly try to persuade the population at large that they are our ethical guardians and conscientious caretakers of the environment.

All hope, no real action on filthy campaign lucre — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 02:58 PM

With the federal election just weeks away and seven months before the New South Wales state one, the political fund-raising season is on again in earnest. Promises from state and federal Labor and Coalition leaders to deliver electoral funding reform before these elections appear forgotten. Money politics appears as entrenched as ever.

A casual relationship with the facts — by susie — last modified Jun 01, 2011 07:20 PM

On June 1 Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey was interviewed by ABC TV's Lateline program about Labor's campaign to promote the resources super profits tax.

Golden goose has eggs enough for all — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified May 05, 2010 04:29 PM

In an article co-authored with Dr James Arvanitakis published on 'The Drum: Unleashed', Lee examines some of the misconceptions surrounding taxation in Australia, commenting particularly on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's resources tax proposal and the hysterical reaction of the mining industry.

The devil is in the details — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Feb 26, 2010 12:52 AM

In an article published on the ABC's The Drum: Unleased, Greens spokesperson for science and medical research, Lee Rhiannon examined the issue of nanotechnology, warning that if proper safeguards are not in place, nanotechnology could be the asbestos of the 21st century.

A submarine-led recovery for the Hunter Valley? — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Feb 26, 2010 12:40 AM

In response to the Kenneally government's big announcement of the plan to turn Port Newcastle into a defense industry hub, Greens spokesperson for ports and waterways, Lee Rhiannon, published an opinion piece with On Line Opinion. She argues that investing in public education and renewable energy industries would be more effective for development in the Hunter, and warns that similar such "big announcements" are on the way in the lead up to state and federal elections.