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

Housing crisis or just bad policy? (with James Arvanitakis) — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 03:58 PM

Most of us breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Reserve Bank of Australia announced earlier this month that interest rates would remain on hold: most of us that is, with the exception of Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey.

Green New World? (with Antony Loewenstein) — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 03:07 PM

The bottom line for big business is return on investment for shareholders. However, the way a business is perceived as environmentally friendly or destructive seriously affects their profits. This is why corporations increasingly try to persuade the population at large that they are our ethical guardians and conscientious caretakers of the environment.

All hope, no real action on filthy campaign lucre — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Aug 20, 2010 02:58 PM

With the federal election just weeks away and seven months before the New South Wales state one, the political fund-raising season is on again in earnest. Promises from state and federal Labor and Coalition leaders to deliver electoral funding reform before these elections appear forgotten. Money politics appears as entrenched as ever.

Golden goose has eggs enough for all — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified May 05, 2010 04:29 PM

In an article co-authored with Dr James Arvanitakis published on 'The Drum: Unleashed', Lee examines some of the misconceptions surrounding taxation in Australia, commenting particularly on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's resources tax proposal and the hysterical reaction of the mining industry.

The devil is in the details — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Feb 26, 2010 12:52 AM

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? — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Feb 26, 2010 12:40 AM

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 — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Dec 21, 2009 02:32 PM

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 — by susie — last modified Dec 17, 2009 09:16 AM

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! — by alisono — last modified Dec 10, 2009 10:29 AM

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 — by pretaadmin — last modified Aug 27, 2009 09:55 AM

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