Parliamentary process

The Greens NSW are committed to working towards a fully democratic and transparent parliamentary process.

Liberals struggle with accuracy on Greens preferences — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Dec 18, 2009 03:27 PM

Considering the Liberal party team are poised to take government in NSW in 2011, they need to meet standards and accuracy should be at the top of the list.

MP allowances rorts: Premier should tighten controls — by susie — last modified Apr 15, 2010 01:40 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on the Premier to tighten scrutiny of MPs allowances, following today's report by the NSW Auditor-General which found three MPs have pocketed unspent Sydney Allowances, MPs have been wrongly using the office expense allowance to promote themselves and are using frequent flyer benefits for personal use.

Yes, it's time for change - but we need more than a recall provision — by susie — last modified Dec 17, 2009 09:16 AM

The Sydney Morning Herald is running a campaign to introduce a recall provision for NSW. Lee's opinion piece published in the Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 2009) explores the issue and argues for proportional representation.

Macdonald resigns, investigation still needed — by Alison Orme — last modified Jun 08, 2010 08:12 AM

Greens MP and mining spokesperson today warned Premier Kristina Keneally to not view former Mining Minister Ian Macdonald's resignation as closure and to broaden the inquiries into his travel affairs to other conduct such as his management of the V8 supercar event and allegations regarding a 'third party' in his office.

Tribunal increases MPs allowances, fails to tighten rules — by Alison Orme — last modified Jul 05, 2010 10:26 AM

Commenting on the release of the report of the NSW Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal late on Friday, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon stated that the Tribunal has failed to read the public anger about the need to put limits on how MPs use their allowances. (Daily Telegraph today page 7)

Upper House shutdown must end Labor deal making — by pretaadmin — last modified Jul 28, 2009 01:23 PM

Commenting on the Labor shutdown of Upper House business in the NSW parliament, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Nathan Rees to instruct his Labor Ministers to stop doing deals with Shooters Party MPs and Rev Fred Nile.

Call for Rees to maintain MP wage freeze — by alisono — last modified Oct 30, 2009 02:49 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Nathan Rees to reverse his decision to allow all NSW MPs to receive a three per cent pay rise and to change the law in NSW so parliament can reject excessive salary increases.

Bikie law passes with no safeguards adopted — by pretaadmin — last modified Apr 15, 2009 12:31 PM

Greens MP and justice spokesperson Lee Rhiannon commenting on the bikie gang law rushed through the NSW Parliament this evening said the legislation undermines the justice system and reflects poorly on the law makers of this state.

Bikie law rush: Greens move to delay debate to May — by pretaadmin — last modified Apr 15, 2009 12:04 PM

Greens MP and justice spokesperson Lee Rhiannon said the controversial anti-bikie laws should not be rushed through the NSW parliament in one day. The Greens will move for debate on the new bill to occur when parliament next sits in May, to allow time to consider and consult on the new laws.

Bikie laws: Greens move for sunset clause and greater accountability — by pretaadmin — last modified Apr 15, 2009 12:03 PM

Greens MP Lee Rhiannon is moving to amend new bikie laws to insert a two year sunset clause, as promised by the government, and require an Ombudsman's report on the laws is publicly released within this two year period. During debate, now currently underway in the NSW Upper House, Ms Rhiannon will also seek to defer debate until parliament next sits on 5 May and refer the bill to the Law and Justice Committee for scrutiny.