Steph Hodgins-May

GRN Federal

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• The Australian Greens Victoria launch their Senate campaign, highlighting diversity with candidates from various communities and backgrounds.
• Nasser Yawari, a Hazara refugee, and other candidates advocate for marginalized voices and urgent action on housing, climate, and social issues.
• Party leader Adam Bandt emphasises the critical role of Greens senators in a likely minority government scenario, aiming to influence legislation and represent community interests.

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• The Greens urge a Royal Commission into the privatised childcare system due to a Four Corners report revealing systemic abuse and misconduct.
• Senator Steph Hodgins-May highlights the urgent need for government action to reform the childcare sector.
• Current issues include over-enrolment and a profit-driven model that compromises care quality.
• The Greens advocate for universal, affordable early childhood education, proposing a flat fee of $10 a day as a significant improvement.

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• Analysis of the recent federal budget's implications on the economy.
• Discussion on sector-specific impacts, including health and education.
• Critique of government spending priorities and fiscal policies.

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• Current inflation rates are a significant concern for the economy.
• Employment figures show both growth and challenges in certain sectors.
• Government fiscal policies are being scrutinised for their impact on economic stability.

I’m thrilled to be continuing as your Greens spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Care. We’ve already pushed Labor to scrap the activity test for three days a week, now we need to keep working for free, universal early childhood education for all kids! As an environmental lawyer and someone who grew up in the regions, I’ve spent so much of my life advocating for a safe climate future, so I’m thrilled to be picking up the resources portfolio as well as becoming the Greens assistant spokesperson for climate and energy. We’re heading into the most critical years for climate action and there’s no time to waste. I’m also picking up the democracy portfolio which closely links to Australia’s lack of action on climate. Dodgy corporate donations have no place in a healthy democracy. ...

Larissa Waters will be leading the Greens! I cut my teeth as a campaigner working alongside the wonderful Larissa Waters on the community led campaign to end coal seam gas exploration in Western Victoria. As a fellow environmental lawyer, I’ve always admired her deep commitment to protecting our precious places, and more recently her strong representation for women and our democracy. Larissa is tenacious, compassionate and a dear friend. I feel honoured to serve in a Greens parliamentary team with her at the helm. Congratulations to our newly elected leadership team - we are in competent hands. Onwards! 💚🌏

A real highlight of this week in Parliament was speaking on the panel at Science Meets Parliament 2025, diving into how STEM skills and research can help tackle some of the biggest challenges we face—from climate action and clean energy to science-driven policymaking. It’s clear that investing in research and innovation isn’t just good policy, it’s essential for building a fairer, more ecologically sustainable future. Big thanks to my fellow panellists and everyone who joined the conversat...

Today I'm really excited to share the Australian Greens’ plan for science, industry and innovation. As we approach the upcoming federal election, our commitment to investing in research, strengthening science industries and addressing urgent global challenges has never been more critical.   The Greens’ fully costed plan will deliver the public investment needed to position Australia as a global leader in new and emerging research and technology.    The Greens plan for Science, Industry and In...