GREENS' POLICY GAINS LISTED IN THE LETTER TO PARTY MEMBERS:...

GREENS' POLICY GAINS LISTED IN THE LETTER TO PARTY MEMBERS:

• Significant climate action with a shift to a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050 (specific focuses will be on transport, energy and primary industries).
• The establishment of an independent climate commission.
• Support for a shift in farming to more sustainable land use.
• Overhaul of the welfare system, removing "excessive sanctions" and a review of Working for Families.
• Increase to conservation budget.
• New water quality measures.
• Free counselling for under-25s and access to mental health services and support for everyone.
• Special needs education access.
• Progress to end gender pay gap in public service.
• A reduction in number of students living in hardship.
• Increase in funding for drug and alcohol addictions services and a referendum on the personal use of cannabis by the 2020 election.