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Greens shine a light on NRAS sunset clause
MEDIA RELEASE 14th July 2021 In the midst of an increasing housing affordability crisis, the Newcastle Greens are drawing attention to evaporating affordable rental homes. The National Affordability Rental Scheme (NRAS), which was discontinued by the Abbot government in 2014, … Continue reading
Posted in 2021 Local, Homelessness, Housing, Local Community, Media Releases, Newcastle Council
Tagged NRAS
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Greens Back Council’s Commitment to Ambitious Affordable Housing Program
The aggressive commitment to affordable housing by Newcastle Council has been heralded by Greens Councillor John Mackenzie as the defining achievement of this Council term to date. “Everyone needs a home where they can feel secure, live comfortably and be … Continue reading
Here’s how you can help with the Greens Newcastle Council Election campaign
If you’re looking for a rad way to meet the best people Newcastle has to offer, spread the good word about the Greens (especially regarding our excellent candidates running in the Newcastle City Council Elections) and enjoy the lovely winter … Continue reading
Posted in 2017 Newcastle City Council, Clean Air, Climate Change, Development, Drugs, Education, Elections, Energy, Environment, Health, Homelessness, Housing, Issues, Local Community, Local Democracy, Planning, Public Transport, Rail Line, Refugees, Trees, Urban Renewal
Tagged Newcastle Council Election 2017, Newcastle Greens, volunteer
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Candidate Forums for Newcastle Council Election
Here’s your opportunity to meet, hear from, and ask questions of your local candidates in the Newcastle Council election: 29 August: Aesha Awan will be speaking at the Ward 4 Candidate Forum organised by ConnectAbility at Wallsend Library https://www.facebook.com/events/111515282852290/ … Continue reading
Posted in 2017 Newcastle City Council, Clean Air, Climate Change, Development, Domestic Violence, Elections, Employment, Energy, Environment, Health, Homelessness, Housing, Local Community, Local Democracy, Planning, Public Transport, Rail Line, Trees, Urban Renewal
Tagged Community, Community Consultation, forum, Greens NSW, jesmond, lambton, Lord Mayor, maryland, Newcastle Council, Newcastle Council Election 2017, Newcastle Greens, Wallsend
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GREENS LAUNCH COUNCIL CAMPAIGN TO PUT COMMUNITIES FIRST
MEDIA RELEASE GREENS LAUNCH COUNCIL CAMPAIGN TO PUT COMMUNITIES FIRST 21 August, 2017 The Greens today launched their campaign to contest all four wards and the Lord Mayoralty in the upcoming Newcastle Council election. Lord Mayor and Ward 2 Candidate … Continue reading
Posted in 2017 Newcastle City Council, 2017 Newcastle CIty Council, Climate Change, Employment, Energy, Environment, Homelessness, Housing, Local Community, Local Democracy, Planning, Public Transport, Rail Line, Urban Renewal, Voting
Tagged Greens, Newcastle Council, Newcastle Council Election 2017, Newcastle Greens, NSW Greens
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Greens commit to improving rental security for Newcastle
MEDIA RELEASE – 5 April, 2017 NSW Greens Housing spokesperson, Jenny Leong MP says that ending ‘no grounds’ evictions in NSW is a simple reform that will provide much needed security for renters in Newcastle, Port Stephens, the Hunter and … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Housing, Media Releases
Tagged Affordable Housing, Eviction, Rent
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A better deal for renters
The Greens’ plan to help renters and make rental properties safer, more efficient and more affordable. We’ve devised a national package that sets stronger, fairer standards for renters and assists landlords to meet them – a win-win for everyone. Read … Continue reading
Renters often get a raw deal. Is it time you had a rental health check?
With escalating rents and the shortfall in available rental properties, more and more renters are competing with each other for what can be substandard, over-priced, insecure or inappropriate housing. Despite renters making up one third of all Australian households, no-one … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Federal, Homelessness, Housing, Issues
Tagged Affordable Housing, rental prices
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Newcastle Greens Announce Election Campaign Priorities
An investment in renewable energy, secure housing and education are key priorities for Greens candidate for Newcastle Michael Osborne. Councillor Osborne, who has clocked up almost a decade on Newcastle City Council, says the Greens can offer the electorate investments … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Federal, Education, Energy, Homelessness, Housing, Issues
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