Speeches
To read the Hansard of Lee's speeches and questions without notice in Parliament, visit the NSW Parliamentary website.
Below are some speeches Lee has given during her time as a NSW Greens MP.
The politics of population in Australia
Lee spoke to at the AGM of STEP, a community-based environmental organisation based in Ku-ring-gai and surrounding suburbs of Northern Sydney, about the politics of population in Australia and its impact on meaningful climate change action.
Learning the lessons of history - building global peace
Lee Rhiannon spoke at a Public Forum in Bangalow about building global peace, including the subjects of modern warfare and the war in Afghanistan.
Abolish the Game Council
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon gave the following address at the 'Hunting in National Parks' public meeting held at Ku-ring-gai Town Hall on Tuesday 25 August 2009.
How to use assistive technology in School, TAFE and University
The Greens Party has a passionate interest in social justice and the environment. Thank you for the invitation to speak today. Assistive Technology, AT, is exciting, as it can assist people with disabilities to lead more independent lives, to undertake courses, to surf the World Wide Web and to enjoy life.
Cry Me A River by Steve Posselt
The Murray-Darling is not dead but Steve Posselt's book leaves one in no doubt about what we are up against. Steve’s last four words are “and they are dying”.
Joan Carey 21 April 2009
The last time I saw Joan was at a morning tea in the NSW parliament. Joan regularly came to these events for older activists where we would discuss the key political issues of the day.
Dental forum – 1 April 2009
Thanks for the opportunity to speak. The history of dental politics – is one of fine words, often good policies, but a successive failure of political will at Federal and State level to deliver dental health services to all.
Is Australia Ready For a Republic?
I'd like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay tribute to their history, living culture and continuing contribution to the community.
Cool the planet bite by bite!
I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay tribute to their history, culture and ongoing contribution to our communities. On behalf of the Greens thanks and congratulations to Lauren and all the organisers of the Sydney Vegan Expo. This is a huge undertaking.
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2010 Juanita Nielsen Memorial lecture
