The Tasmanian Greens today delivered to Police on their request all the reassembled shredded documents and remaining shreddings received by them from a whistle blower, which originated from the office of former Deputy Premier Steve Kons and are integral to the Shreddergate affair that saw Mr Kons resign his portfolios for lying to Parliament.

Greens Member for Bass Kim Booth MP who received the shredded documents is co-operating with Police and will also be making a statement when he attends the Police headquarters in Hobart. (more…)

Greens Senator Kerry Nettle today welcomed the news that the Rudd government will begin the process of same-sex law reform later this year.

“This is good news but The Greens believe that same-sex couples should not face any discrimination in federal law,” said Senator Nettle.

“The Greens will continue to push for the removal of all discrimination, including in relation to marriage. (more…)