Latest News and Media Releases
Lee's media releases since 1 January 2009.
To see Lee's media releases prior to 2009, visit Lee's archive website.
Albanese should block funding for M5 expansion
MEDIA RELEASE - 6 February 2010: Expressing support for Tempe residents’ rally this Saturday against the M5 corridor expansion, Greens MP and road spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called on the Federal Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese to say ‘no’ to Infrastructure Australia funding the $4 billion road project being proposed by the NSW government.
Hugh Bamford Reserve saved from blight
Greens MP and local resident Lee Rhiannon has congratulated the Waverley community for its campaign to stop industrial development at the Hugh Bamford Reserve.
Sacked Young workers deserve full entitlements
Greens MP and industrial relations spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to implement his own party's policy and guarantee that sacked Young abbattoir workers will receive their full entitlements.
2010 set for bumper donations fundraising
Following the release of the latest donations figures by the Australian Electoral Commission today, which shows that donations were down last financial year, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has predicted that 2010 will see intense competition from both the major parties to attract corporate donations for their election campaigns, underlining the need for reform.
Rally to save Tamarama Gully
The Greens organised a successful public rally to send a message to Waverley Council to: - Protect and expand Tamarama Gully - Restore the creek and waterfall - Increase public access - Rehabilitate the Indigenous heritage
