Why vote for change
Media Release 1 May 2025
Greens candidate for Cunningham Jess Whittaker has outlined how the 2025 Federal election is a once in a generation chance to vote for major change in Australia.
Read morePaid parental leave policy shows Greens are serious about women's equality
Media Release 21 April 2025
Greens candidate for Cunningham Jess Whittaker said a commitment to bring Australia's paid parental leave in line with the world's best practice would benefit thousands of families.
Read moreJess Whittaker calls for permanent shark net removal
Media Release 31 March 2025
Greens Candidate for Cunningham Jess Whittaker is calling for the permanent removal of shark nets off the beaches of Cunningham.
Read moreJess Whittaker says election is a chance for positive change
Media Release 28 March 2025
With the announcement of the 2025 Federal Election, Greens candidate for Cunningham Jess Whittaker has a simple message as the Federal election begins: If you want change, you have to vote for it.
Read moreMedia Release: Greens call for 50 cent public transport fares throughout Australia
19 March 2025
Wouldn’t it be great if you could travel to see your family in Sydney, Newcastle, Bermagui, or just go on a break to Melbourne, and all for 50 cents per passenger.
Read moreMedia Release: Greens candidate calls for end to all coal and gas mining
12 March 2025
If you’re one of the many people who are worried about rising power bills, the constant cycle of destructive weather and the ensuing environmental destruction, it’s time we call it: we can't continue opening coal and gas mines as we head into further climate crises.
Read moreMedia Release: Jess Whittaker announced as candidate for Cunningham
7 March 2025
The Australian Greens’ Deputy Leader, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, will officially launch Jess Whittaker as the Greens candidate for the federal electorate of Cunningham, as the fight for economic justice takes centre stage in NSW’s South Coast.
Read moreMedia Release: Sniffer dogs and strip searches don’t keep young people safe, they’ve no place at festivals.
20 February 2025
Greens Cr Jess Whittaker has called on the NSW Health Minister to go further in his positive steps to reduce harm for young people at festivals after the announcement of a NSW first pill testing trial at Yours and Owls Festival.
Read moreMedia Release: Other options should be considered before we bypass Bulli
13 January 2025
The NSW Government has released an initial consultation report into the proposed Bulli bypass. While support for the project among respondents was strong, Greens Councillor Jess Whittaker said it also demonstrates there are other options to ease traffic congestion in Bulli that have community support and should be looked at first.
Read moreSupport Grows for Removing Shark Nets
Media Release 20 December 2024
Support for removing shark nets along the NSW coastline is growing with Sutherland Shire Council voting to oppose nets in an annual State government survey.
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