Greens
The Australian Greens and their state parties, their MPs and candidates. Together they've spent $48.9K–$71.6K on Facebook and Instagram ads since we started tracking, with 148 ads running now.
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About Greens
The Australian Greens, commonly called the Greens, are a left-wing green party formed in 1992 as a confederation of eight state and territorial parties. The party currently has 1 House of Representatives member, 10 senators, 2 Victorian Legislative Assembly members and 4 Victorian Legislative Council members. David Shoebridge became party leader on 1 October 2026.
- Formed
- 1992 as a confederation of eight state and territorial parties
- Core values
- Ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy, peace and non-violence
- Members in 2020
- c. 15,000
- Sitting members, House of Representatives
- 1
- Sitting members, Senate
- 10
- Leader
- David Shoebridge, elected 1 October 2026
Summarised by AI from Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.
Greens policies, from its own website
Each policy page summarised in the party's own terms, with the commitments it lists. Follow the link for the full policy.
Affordable housing plan with stamp duty cuts and public home expansion
The Victorian Greens say they will cap rent rises, double the number of public homes, and cut stamp duty for owner occupiers, funded by an ultra-wealth tax on property investors and the big banks. The party also says it will end homelessness by 2036 and enshrine a right to housing.
- Abolish stamp duty for homes worth less than $1.1 million
- Discount stamp duty for homes between $1.1 million and $1.6 million, owner occupiers only
- Build 88,000 new public homes across Melbourne and regional Victoria
- Cap rent rises and make renting secure and fair
- Require 30% genuinely affordable housing in private developments of 15 units or more
Freeze and cap rent increases to wage growth
The Victorian Greens say they will freeze rents for two years, ban increases in the first two years of new tenancies, then limit rises to wage growth or inflation if lower. They also propose an independent rental regulator, closing lease loopholes, and a stronger empty homes tax.
- Freeze rents for two years
- Ban rent increases in the first two years of every new tenancy
- After that, limit rent rises to wage growth or inflation if lower
- Invest $50 million in establishing an independent rental regulator
- Double the vacancy tax, rising to 2%, 4% and 6% over three years
Free and frequent public transport, cheaper electric vehicles and more bike lanes
The Victorian Greens say they will make public transport frequent and free, with trams and trains running at least every 10 minutes from 7am to 10pm where infrastructure allows. They also propose a voucher of up to $3000 off electric cars and bikes, a 5% share of the transport budget for bike routes, and a $225 million start on accessible tram stops.
- Run trams at least every 10 minutes from 7am-10pm
- Run trains at least every 10 minutes from 7am-10pm across most of the network, where infrastructure allows
- Spend $270 million to reform suburban and regional buses
- Invest $245 million in regional train and coach frequency improvements
- Offer Greens Power Voucher of up to $3000 off electric cars and bikes
Free public dental care for all Victorians
The Victorian Greens say they will build a publicly owned dental system providing free care to all Victorians, funded by taxing large gambling corporations. They say they will invest $3 billion over 10 years, open 20 free clinics, and expand prevention programs.
- Invest $3 billion over 10 years to expand free public dental care
- Open 20 free dental clinics across Victoria, including regional areas
- Remove out-of-pocket expenses for public dental
- Make Victorian oral health workers the best paid in Australia
- Provide properly funded vouchers to reduce public dental wait times
Greens Power Voucher and renter energy assessments
The Greens say they will introduce Greens Power Vouchers worth up to $1500 for owner-occupiers and $3000 for renters, for upgrades such as solar, insulation and efficient appliances. They also propose free accredited energy assessments for rental homes and fast-tracked rules for plug-in balcony solar, with no timeline beyond 2027 stated for the vouchers.
- Greens Power Vouchers worth up to $1500 for owner-occupiers
- Greens Power Vouchers worth up to $3000 for renters
- Free accredited in-home energy assessments for rental homes
- Fast-track regulations for plug-in balcony solar systems in 2027
- Change planning rules so new apartments are balcony solar ready
End coal and gas, build publicly owned renewables
The Victorian Greens say they will end coal and gas, ban oil and gas drilling in Victoria's oceans, and build publicly owned renewables through the State Electricity Commission. They say they will bring energy back into public hands to cut bills, with $2 billion extra for the SEC and a $1 billion climate seed fund.
- Ban oil and gas drilling in Victoria's oceans, including Labor's drilling near the 12 Apostles
- Ensure Yallourn's four coal-burning units close as planned in 2028
- Provide an immediate extra $2 billion for the State Electricity Commission
- Put solar panels on schools, public housing estates and government buildings
- Establish a publicly owned energy retailer within the SEC
Publicly-owned supermarkets with 30% cheaper essentials
The Victorian Greens say they will open 10 publicly-owned supermarkets, five in metropolitan Melbourne and five in regional Victoria, as a nation-first trial. They say essentials such as milk, bread, eggs, meat, fruit and vegetables would be 30% cheaper than at major supermarkets. The page also proposes minimum farm-gate prices and monthly maximum prices for essentials set by the Essential Services Commission.
- Open 10 publicly-owned supermarkets: five in metropolitan Melbourne, five in regional Victoria
- Price essentials like milk, bread, eggs, meat and produce 30% cheaper than major supermarkets
- Stock 100% locally-sourced food and drink, and seasonal produce
- Empower the Essential Services Commission to set minimum farm-gate prices on essentials
- Empower the Essential Services Commission to set maximum prices for key grocery items, reviewed monthly
Moratorium on new AI data centres in Victoria
The Victorian Greens say they would impose an immediate moratorium on all new AI data centres until communities can consider risks and benefits and strong protective laws exist. They also say they would require compensation for affected residents, stricter consultation, renewable-only power and water and environmental standards.
- Immediate moratorium on all new AI data centres
- Data centre companies compensate affected residents for noise, pollution and property value loss
- Data centres run off 100% newly built renewable energy
- Ban gas turbines and diesel backup generators at data centres
- Strict environmental and water standards for data centres
Ban big corporate donations and tighten political integrity rules
The Victorian Greens say they will ban big corporate donations to politicians, candidates and parties, introduce South Australian-style truth in political advertising laws, and monitor IBAC's new powers. They also say they will create a public lobbyist register, restrict post-retirement lobbying roles, cap campaign spending, and reform freedom of information laws.
- Ban big corporate donations to politicians, candidates and political parties
- Introduce South Australian-style Truth in Political Advertising Laws
- Monitor changes to IBAC so its powers and funding are not eroded
- Legislate a public register of lobbyists with real sanctions
- Stop MPs and ministers moving straight into lobbying roles after retiring
Tax big banks, gambling and property developers to fund housing and services
The Victorian Greens say they will raise taxes on big banks, gambling companies, coal and gas giants, ultra-wealthy property investors and property developers. The party says the revenue will make housing more affordable and fund public services, and that the plan is fully costed.
- Quarterly levy of 0.1% on Victoria's share of bank liabilities, starting immediately
- Raise online gambling tax to 25%, stop revenue going to racing
- Raise pokies tax to 75% and double tax on casino table games
- Double existing coal and gas royalties
- Double land tax for investors owning over $5 million in residential investment properties
Sustainable agriculture and farm policy platform
The Victorian Greens' agriculture platform sets out principles and aims for ecologically sustainable farming in Victoria, including soil health, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, farmer support and a moratorium on commercial release of GM organisms. The document is a party platform and does not specify costs or timeframes.
- Assist farmers to implement sustainable systems that repair soil health and biodiversity
- Support regenerative agriculture transition for farmers and the sector
- Re-establish a state-wide moratorium on commercial release of GM organisms
- Reward farmers and land managers for maintaining ecosystem services
- Establish an inter-departmental Ministerial Food and Agriculture Forum
Animal welfare principles and policy aims
The Victorian Greens say they want to end inhumane treatment of animals, establish an independent animal welfare regulator with prosecutorial powers, and phase out intensive animal farming. The page lists 35 aims covering farming, companion animals, wildlife, research, and sport and entertainment. It sets no timeframe or costing for these aims.
- Establish an independent regulatory body for animal welfare with full prosecutorial power
- Phase out all intensive animal farming practices
- Provide incentives to farmers to transition from intensive to less intensive farming
- End animal testing where scientifically valid non-animal methods exist
- Ban the sale of live animals from pet shops
Arts and culture policy platform
The Victorian Greens set out principles and 37 general measures for arts and culture in Victoria, covering funding for artists, public libraries, regional arts access, First Nations arts and cultural heritage. The page does not set out a specific timeline or costing for these measures.
- Increase funding and promotion of public libraries as community centres
- Provide ongoing funding to peak bodies such as Arts Access Victoria
- Establish a committee drawn from Victorian First Nations communities on their arts practices
- Broaden Victorian heritage registers to include intangible cultural heritage
- Introduce a fixed income support scheme for emerging artists
Biodiversity protection framework and native vegetation clearing limits
The Victorian Greens say they would review environmental legislation, pass laws to prevent damaging actions, and establish a statewide biodiversity framework with dedicated funding. They also propose ending broad-scale clearing of native vegetation and expanding protected areas, with no timeline stated on the page.
- Review all current environmental legislation for effectiveness
- Establish a comprehensive statewide biodiversity framework with a funding mechanism
- End broad-scale clearing and incremental loss of native vegetation
- Develop a representative system of terrestrial, freshwater and marine protected areas
- Increase and enforce penalties for killing or capturing threatened species
Bushfire prevention, management and response policy
The Victorian Greens set out principles and 47 aims on bushfires, covering safer communities, wildlife, planned burning, planning and fire emergency services. The party says its policy aims to maximise protection of human life while minimising environmental damage, and that its aims were last amended at a policy forum on 14 June 2025.
- Mandate underground power lines in all new high fire-risk developments
- Prohibit use of fire-igniting machinery on total fire ban days, except life-saving services
- Provide rebates for installation of residential fire safety systems
- Minimise back burns and cease burning out unburnt islands after fires
- Increase research funding on fire and the environment
Child protection and out-of-home care reform
The Victorian Greens say they would strengthen early intervention, fund child protection and out-of-home care services, and improve support for carers and young people leaving care. The page also proposes a reparations fund and counselling for Forgotten Australians, with principles based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Strengthen existing early intervention programs through better funding and increased staffing
- Significantly increase financial support for carers and staff in out-of-home care
- Establish a reparations fund for victims of neglect and abuse in out-of-home care
- Make counselling and therapy services available to all Forgotten Australians
- Provide free tertiary education and life skills programs to young people who have experienced care
State climate change policy principles and mitigation and adaptation aims
The Victorian Greens set out principles and aims for state climate policy, including net zero or negative emissions, ending reliance on fossil fuels, a ban on new fossil fuel exploration and new fossil-fuel power stations, and adaptation measures. The page sets no dates or costs, and says the policy was adopted by members on 4 October 2025.
- Achieve net zero or negative total greenhouse gas emissions across all areas of human activity
- Develop a detailed plan to end Victoria's reliance on fossil fuels
- Ban exploration and development of new fossil fuel resources, including coal seam gas
- Ban new fossil-fuel based power stations and regulate phasing out existing coal-fired power stations
- Provide transitional support for regions, businesses and communities affected by emissions measures
Latest announcements
Ban AI deepfakes and introduce truth in political advertising laws
The Victorian Greens call for a ban on deceptive AI-generated political deepfakes and truth in political advertising laws, with strong penalties for parties that deliberately mislead voters. They also call on all parties to sign a Memorandum of Understanding committing to basic campaign standards.
- Ban deceptive AI-generated political deepfakes
- Introduce truth in political advertising laws
- Impose strong penalties on parties that deliberately mislead voters
- Get all parties to sign a campaign conduct Memorandum of Understanding
Specialist hospital security and action on overcrowding
The Victorian Greens say they back frontline doctors' and nurses' calls for 24/7 specially trained security staff in emergency departments and re-establishing the Victorian Violence in Healthcare Taskforce. They say these must be paired with more staffing, action on overcrowding and long waits, and greater investment in preventative, community, rehabilitation, aged care and allied health services.
- 24/7 specially trained security staff part of emergency department clinical teams
- Re-establish the Victorian Violence in Healthcare Taskforce
- Significantly increase investment in preventative and community health services
- More investment in rehabilitation, aged care and allied health
Immediate moratorium on new data centres
The Victorian Greens say they want an immediate moratorium on new data centres, arguing they worsen inflation, housing supply and electricity and water pressures. The release criticises Labor's pursuit of data centre developments in Victoria, and says the Greens have called for a moratorium for months.
- Immediate moratorium on new data centres in Victoria
Redirect racing subsidies to artists and arts organisations
The Victorian Greens say they would wind back the government's $90 million Funding Deed with the horse and greyhound racing industry and redirect the savings into music, theatre, visual arts, screen and other creative industries. They say this would more than double grants and screen funding for artists and small-to-medium arts organisations.
- End the Victorian Government's $90 million racing industry funding deal
- Redirect the savings into music, theatre, visual arts, screen and creative industries
- More than double grants and screen funding for artists and small-to-medium arts organisations
Immediate moratorium on new data centre approvals
The Victorian Greens call on Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to reject all nine pending data centre applications before the government enters caretaker mode. They also call for an immediate moratorium on new data centre approvals and meaningful compensation for residents affected by existing facilities.
- Reject all nine pending data centre applications before caretaker mode
- Impose an immediate moratorium on new data centre approvals
- Provide meaningful compensation for residents impacted by existing facilities
Affordable $50 tickets for major events through lottery
The Victorian Greens say they would require major events receiving state government funding or using state-funded venues to make a portion of tickets available for $50 through a lottery open to Victorian residents. They say the scheme would start with an initial $2 million commitment.
- Require major events using state funding or venues to offer tickets for $50
- Offer a portion of tickets through a lottery open to Victorian residents
- Cover events such as the Australian Open, international concerts and NFL games
Make all Victorian public transport permanently free
The Victorian Greens call on the Victorian Government to make all trains, trams and buses permanently free as cost-of-living relief. They say the plan would be paid for by making big banks and gambling corporations pay their fair share.
- Make all Victorian trains, trams and buses permanently free
- Fund free public transport by taxing big banks and gambling corporations
Moratorium on new and expanded data centres in Victoria
The Victorian Greens say they back a moratorium on new and expanding data centres, a call they say the Municipal Association of Victoria has now supported. The Greens say they introduced legislation for the moratorium in August and want compensation for residents affected by existing developments.
- Introduce legislation for a moratorium on new and expanding data centres
- Provide compensation for residents impacted by existing data centre developments
What the Greens are promising
The promises repeated most across ads from the party, its MPs and candidates.
Dental care
We'll make public transport and dental care free.
Political donations
Ban big corporate donations to politicians.
Public housing
Double the number of public homes.
Stamp duty
The Greens will cut stamp duty to save home buyers $60K off an average home.
Rent increases
We’ll freeze and cap rent increases.
Native forest logging
The Greens have proposed ending logging on public land and investing in forest protection and new regional jobs instead.
Public transport fares
The Greens will make public transport free.
Biggest ads
Newest ads
Who gives to Greens
The biggest declared donors to the party and its branches, from the Australian Electoral Commission's annual returns and the Victorian Electoral Commission's donation disclosures. Only gifts above the disclosure threshold are declared.
| Donor | Declared | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Greens | $2.8M | 63 |
| Duncan Turpie | $1.6M | 17 |
| CEPU Electrical Division | $600K | 1 |
| LB Conservation Pty Ltd | $530K | 2 |
| David Walsh Estate / Douglas Hoskins Legal | $312K | 2 |
| Norman Pater | $300K | 1 |
| Ruth Greble | $248K | 5 |
| Australian Greens (The Greens) Inc | $238K | 3 |
| Australian Greens (SA) Inc | $215K | 2 |
| Estate of the Late David Walsh | $125K | 1 |
| Late Geoffrey Bond | $125K | 1 |
| Caroline Margaret Le Couteur ~ Caroline | $120K | 1 |
| Paul Thomas | $110K | 2 |
| Robert Keldoulis | $100K | 2 |
| Murray Haseler | $100K | 1 |
Sources: AEC Transparency Register (© Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Electoral Commission), CC BY 4.0); VEC donation disclosures (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Names are as the returns give them; one donor can appear under more than one name.
Greens in the House of Representatives
1 sitting member.
Greens in the Senate
10 sitting members.
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Barbara PocockGreens, Senator for South Australia
David ShoebridgeGreens, Senator for New South Wales
Jordon Steele-JohnGreens, Senator for Western Australia
Larissa WatersGreens, Senator for Queensland
Mehreen FaruqiGreens, Senator for New South Wales
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Penny Allman-PayneGreens, Senator for Queensland
Sarah Hanson-YoungGreens, Senator for South Australia
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Vanessa BleyerGreens, Senator for Tasmania
Greens in the Victorian Legislative Assembly
2 sitting members.
Greens in the Victorian Legislative Council
4 sitting members.
Greens in the NSW Legislative Assembly
3 sitting members.
Greens in the NSW Legislative Council
4 sitting members.
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Greens in the Queensland Legislative Assembly
1 sitting member.
Greens in the WA Legislative Council
4 sitting members.
Greens in the SA Legislative Council
2 sitting members.
Greens in the Tasmanian House of Assembly
4 sitting members.
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Greens in the Tasmanian Legislative Council
1 sitting member.
Greens in the ACT Legislative Assembly
4 sitting members.
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