Speeches
To read the Hansard of Lee's speeches and questions without notice in Parliament, visit the NSW Parliamentary website.
Below are some speeches Lee has given during her time as a NSW Greens MP.
From global crisis to Green future
At the end of June, Lee spoke at a SEARCH Foundation conference about the future of the left in Australia.
Relationships Register Bill 2010
Last night the NSW State Parliament passed the Relationships Register Bill 2010, bringing NSW into line with similar legislation in Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT, and catching up with the public’s acceptance that people's love and intimacy can be expressed in a variety of ways. Following is the transcript of Lee's speech to the Bill in parliament.
Sydney Marriage Equality Rally
Lee spoke at the Marriage Equality Rally in Sydney on March 20. Other speakers included Geoff Field from 2DayFM, Norrie mAy-welby, and Gina Wilson from Oll Australia.
Stop the Northern Territory Intervention Speech
In February, Lee spoke at a Stop The NT Intervention Rally in Redfern
Learning the lessons of history - building global peace
Lee Rhiannon spoke at a Public Forum in Bangalow about building global peace, including the subjects of modern warfare and the war in Afghanistan.
Abolish the Game Council
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon gave the following address at the 'Hunting in National Parks' public meeting held at Ku-ring-gai Town Hall on Tuesday 25 August 2009.
How to use assistive technology in School, TAFE and University
The Greens Party has a passionate interest in social justice and the environment. Thank you for the invitation to speak today. Assistive Technology, AT, is exciting, as it can assist people with disabilities to lead more independent lives, to undertake courses, to surf the World Wide Web and to enjoy life.
Cry Me A River by Steve Posselt
The Murray-Darling is not dead but Steve Posselt's book leaves one in no doubt about what we are up against. Steve’s last four words are “and they are dying”.
Joan Carey 21 April 2009
The last time I saw Joan was at a morning tea in the NSW parliament. Joan regularly came to these events for older activists where we would discuss the key political issues of the day.
