IN THE MEDIA
Thomas George, Ben Franklin should cross the floor to oppose 7 years jail for anti-CSG protesters
Tamara Smith MP, Greens Member for Ballina, today called on Nationals MPs, Thomas George and Ben Franklin, to "cross the floor" and oppose draconian new penalties for anti-coal seam gas and coal protesters.
Ban The Bag: Greens To Introduce Plastic Shopping Bags Prohibition Bill 2016 Today
Greens NSW MPs Mehreen Faruqi, Environment spokesperson, and Tamara Smith, Marine Environment spokesperson and Ballina MP, will today introduce bills into both houses of NSW Parliament that would ban the retail supply of single-use plastic shopping bags so as to reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment.
Ballina MP calls for clarity around new Northern NSW Rescue chopper base location
Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith MP, is throwing her support behind concerned local pilots and paramedics who say the site deemed for the new Northern NSW Rescue chopper base is unsuitable and could put lives at risk.
Power to the people!
NSW Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith is thanking all who contributed to the campaign for a coal seam gas free Northern Rivers and has heralded today’s news as recognition of the region’s ‘people power’. “The deal has been sealed and our community is finally being delivered the protection against...
Member for Ballina urges a ‘watch and see’ approach to smart-drumlines on the North Coast
NSW Greens Spokesperson for Marine Environment and Fisheries and Member for Ballina Tamara Smith will be holding Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair to their word, that the trial of smart drumlines in Ballina will be transparent and guided by science.
MP for Ballina encourages swift implementation of non-lethal shark deterrents
"My thoughts are with Sam Morgan and his family and I am sure the whole community wishes him a speedy recovery. The North Coast community has shown overwhelming support for the implementation of non-lethal shark barriers and deterrents. The Government has responded to our calls and I would like to...
Shark response welcomed
NSW Greens Spokesperson on Marine Environment and Fisheries and Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has welcomed the Government's announcement of $16 million for shark research, surveillance, public awareness and trials of non-lethal deterrent technologies. “The Government has recognised that killing sharks with more nets is not the answer. The focus...
Ballina’s Marine Rescue Tower given the green light
Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP is pleased to announce she has successfully negotiated with the Government to deliver a new Marine Rescue Tower in Ballina. “It is with a strong sense of gratitude and a deep respect for the tireless commitment of Ballina’s Marine Rescue Volunteers that I proudly...
Greens welcome PEL 445 buyback as the ‘first step’ to a coal seam gas free Northern Rivers
NSW Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith and NSW Greens Mining Spokesperson Jeremy Buckingham today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement they have bought back PEL 445, but have also called on them to provide certainty around the other active PELS in the region. “The deafening roar from the community is...
Government closes the door on Northern Rivers PEL buy-backs
NSW Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has slammed the Liberal National Government for closing the petroleum exploration licence buyback scheme without closing a deal for a CSG free Northern Rivers. Today's announcement comes despite the Member for Lismore Thomas George promising PEL 445 would be bought back in the dying...