Articles

Lee has written and published a wide range of articles and opinion pieces during her time as a Greens MP.

The devil is in the details

In an article published on the ABC's The Drum: Unleased, Greens spokesperson for science and medical research, Lee Rhiannon examined the issue of nanotechnology, warning that if proper safeguards are not in place, nanotechnology could be the asbestos of the 21st century.

A submarine-led recovery for the Hunter Valley?

In response to the Kenneally government's big announcement of the plan to turn Port Newcastle into a defense industry hub, Greens spokesperson for ports and waterways, Lee Rhiannon, published an opinion piece with On Line Opinion. She argues that investing in public education and renewable energy industries would be more effective for development in the Hunter, and warns that similar such "big announcements" are on the way in the lead up to state and federal elections.

Back to the future

On December 12, Lee joined over 500 Novacastrians in the annual Walk Against Warming event. In an article published in the Newcastle Herald on Saturday, Dec 19, Lee explores her personal connections to the area, along with what the future might hold for the Hunter.

Yes, it's time for change - but we need more than a recall provision

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.

Hang this!

Voters in NSW are facing a choice between dumb and dumber at the next state election. Greens MP Lee Rhiannon explains why we should be hoping (and voting) for a hung parliament.

Barry O'Farrell sticks his neck out on donations reform

Lee challenges NSW Liberal leader Barry O'Farrell on his record on accepting and disclosing corporate donations ...

Time For A Proper Debate On Afghan War

When everybody else is questioning their role in Afghanistan, why is there such silence from Canberra? We either need a good justification for being at war or we should get out, writes Lee Rhiannon.

Are You Listening, Nathan?

Calls to legalise abortion in NSW fell on deaf ears while Bob Carr and Morris Iemma were in Government. On March 10, 2009, Greens health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon urged the new Rees Government to act in sync with the general public opinion and decriminalise abortion in NSW.

Rich Guys Finish First

Will Malcolm Turnbull come to the party to end political donations in Australia? Maybe not if it means he can't spend his own money on the campaign trail, write Lee Rhiannon and Norman Thompson on February 17, 2009, at New Matilda.com.

Della Bosca's Reasoning Is Hardly Healthy

NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca has increased the usual end-of-year closure period for elective surgery from two weeks to as much as eight weeks in some hospitals. On December 8, 2008, Greens health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon discusses the real reasons behind the closures and their impacts on nurses and local communities.