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Foreign Affairs

The Greens want an independent Australian foreign policy with relationships with the rest of the world based on mutual respect. We believe that Australia can play an important role in standing up for human rights and democracy for all citizens. We think Australia should play a proactive role in promoting peace and ecological sustainability in the world through strong international agreements.

Senators Brown and Milne urge Ta Ann to refuse to take wood from Tasmania's HCV forests - press conference - 22-12-11

22 Dec 2011

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown and Deputy Leader Christine Milne spoke to reporters in Hobart today amid the growing intern...

Bob Brown speaks to 2CC's Jorian Gardner about genuine regional protections for asylum seekers 20-12-11

21 Dec 2011

2CC's Jorian Gardner interviewed Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown as the tired old big political parties bickered about the n...

Bob Brown outlines humane, regional, practical options after the tragedy near Java - press conference 20-12-11

20 Dec 2011

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown spoke to reporters in Canberra today after the tragedy near Java, saying that Australia shou...

Vale Vaclav Havel

19 Dec 2011

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown says Vaclav Havel, who died yesterday, was one of the great inspiring politicians of the 20t...

Bob Brown's press conference on Durban, the clear-felling of the forest pact, Sea Shepherd and tourism 10-12-11

11 Dec 2011

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown spoke to reporters in Hobart on Saturday about the climate talks in Durban, the clear-fellin...

Sea Shepherd pilot free to defend whales from slaughter

08 Dec 2011

Sea Shepherd helicopter pilot, Chris Aultman, has been granted a visa to enter Australia, Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown sa...

Burke obsequious on whaling: Brown

07 Dec 2011

Environment Minister Tony Burke will share the Gillard government's responsibility if the Japanese whaling fleet's invasion of ...

Gillard’s 4 out of 4 for Howard

04 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Gillard has backed former Prime Minister Howard's policy on four vital issues which will figure prominently in t...

Sea Shepherd sails into uncertain safety in Southern Ocean

01 Dec 2011

The Australian Government must have a plan in place to ensure the safety of all ships in our waters as the Sea Shepherd fleet p...

Senate calls for better hostage responses

25 Nov 2011

A Senate inquiry into the government’s response to citizens kidnapped overseas has recommended eight measures to improv...