Electoral Issues

At the core of the NSW democratic process are electoral issues such as the conduct of MPs, ethics and voting rights. Lee has campaigned strongly for a more open and fairer electoral system in NSW.

NSW state poll: Greens on 16 per cent — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 30, 2010 09:54 AM

Commenting on today's Newspoll for NSW that has the Greens vote on 16 per cent, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon said the results were encouraging and put the party on track to win a lower house seat in the 2011 state election.

Penrith by-election: Greens vote surge, bad news for Labor in Balmain — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 20, 2010 09:33 AM

The doubling of the Greens vote in the Penrith by-election underlines the level of voter anger with Labor and indicates a likely Lower House breakthrough for the party in the NSW 2011 state election.

Greens get twits into debate first — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 16, 2010 12:23 PM

MATT BUCHANAN AND RACHEL OLDING June 16, 2010 in Sydney Morning Herald.

NSW pollies' Twitter debate billed a world first — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 16, 2010 12:11 PM

By Mark Tobin Jun 15, 2010, ABC News As voters in western Sydney prepare to go the polls for Saturday's Penrith by-election, New South Wales' political leaders are gearing up for what is being billed as a world first election debate on Twitter.

New claims against disgraced former NSW Minister — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jun 15, 2010 05:08 PM

Sarah Gerathy reported this story on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, ABC

Macdonald resigns, investigation still needed — by Alison Orme — last modified Jun 08, 2010 08:12 AM

Greens MP and mining spokesperson today warned Premier Kristina Keneally to not view former Mining Minister Ian Macdonald's resignation as closure and to broaden the inquiries into his travel affairs to other conduct such as his management of the V8 supercar event and allegations regarding a 'third party' in his office.

Greens announce Penrith by-election candidate — by Alison Orme — last modified May 14, 2010 04:09 PM

The NSW Greens today announced well-known local environmental and social campaigner Suzie Wright as their candidate for the Penrith by–election on 19 June. Ms Wright was unanimously endorsed by local Greens members.

Greens head to South East NSW for forests action — by Alison Orme — last modified May 14, 2010 03:09 PM

All four NSW Greens MPs and members from across NSW attend State Greens Conference in Bermagui tomorrow, followed by a Mumbulla Forest action on Sunday morning.

Greens announce plans to contest Penrith by-election — by Alison Orme — last modified May 10, 2010 10:48 AM

The Greens have announced that they will run in the Penrith by-election and will shortly open preselection.

NSW electoral system shares UK flaw — by Alison Orme — last modified May 10, 2010 09:35 AM

Greens MP and electoral spokesperson Lee Rhiannon said that the NSW Legislative Assembly electoral system like the UK first past the post system needs a major overhaul to install proportional representation.