Electoral Issues

At the core of the NSW democratic process are electoral issues such as the conduct of MPs, ethics and voting rights. Lee has campaigned strongly for a more open and fairer electoral system in NSW.

AEC finalises count - Lee Rhiannon confirmed as Greens Senator for NSW — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Sep 15, 2010 04:39 PM

Final counting by the Australian Electoral Commission today has confirmed that former NSW Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has been elected as a Senator for NSW. She will take up the position in July 2011.

Detail needed of Keneally's political donations plan — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 08:36 PM

Greens Senate candidate and founder of the www.Democracy4Sale.org research project Lee Rhiannon today welcomed moves by Premier Kristina Keneally to clean up political donations in NSW and called on the Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell to back the proposals (‘Keneally’s Bid for Donations Reform’, Daily Telegraph today)

Jack Mundey backs Lee Rhiannon’s Senate bid — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 07:45 PM

Greens Senate Candidate for NSW Lee Rhiannon today outlined the key industrial relations campaigns she would pursue if she was elected to the Federal Senate next Saturday (details below). Former union leader and Green Bans campaigner Jack Mundey took the opportunity to back Ms Rhiannon’s bid for the Senate.

Greens a safe vote in tight poll — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:57 PM

Commenting on the latest polling figures that predict a close election, Greens NSW Senate candidate Lee Rhiannon has appealed to voters not to be scared into voting for a major party.

Lee Rhiannon's pledge for NSW — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:44 PM

If elected to the Australian Senate I pledge to represent the people of NSW with a committed and progressive voice for a stronger democracy, a climate-friendly and jobs rich economy, and quality public services.

Toe-curlingly close: Greens Senate vote remains vital — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:54 PM

In her final media conference before the election, Greens NSW Senate candidate Lee Rhiannon has urged people to vote 1 Greens in the Senate to avoid an Abbott controlled Upper House. Ms Rhiannon said a strong Greens presence in the Senate is the best security for achieving climate change action.

Major parties hog polling booths, compromising democracy — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:30 PM

Greens Senate candidate for NSW Lee Rhiannon says polling booths across NSW are being dominated by the major parties’ election material, with plastic wrap on school fences and corflutes slathering booths and denying smaller parties and independent candidates an even playing field.

A thank you message from Lee on the eve of the election — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:26 PM

Thanks to all the Greens members and supporters who have worked so hard on this election campaign.

Greens success in NSW heralds future growth — by volunteer — last modified Sep 09, 2010 02:23 PM

Commenting on the federal election result, Greens NSW Senator elect Lee Rhiannon said the result for the Greens across NSW lays a strong foundation for the March 2011 state election.

NSW state poll: Greens on 16 per cent — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 30, 2010 09:54 AM

Commenting on today's Newspoll for NSW that has the Greens vote on 16 per cent, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon said the results were encouraging and put the party on track to win a lower house seat in the 2011 state election.