[Greens-Media] Greens call for truth in political advertising

[Bennett, Ebony (Sen B. Brown)]

Wednesday, 17 December 2008

Greens call for truth in political advertising

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown today welcomed the release of the
federal government's Electoral Reform Green Paper.

"The Greens will consider the options discussed in the Electoral Reform
Green Paper over summer," Senator Brown said.

"The Green Paper process should include introducing proportional
representation to the lower house, which is the best way to strengthen
democracy and ensure that every vote counts and guaranteeing one person,
one vote, one value.

"The Greens will also pursue a new law requiring truth in political
advertising," Senator Brown said.

Senator Brown is unavailable for further comment.

Further information: Ebony Bennett 0409 164 603

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Ebony Bennett
Media Advisor 
Senator Bob Brown | Leader of the Australian Greens 
e: ebony.bennett at aph.gov.au 
m: 0409 164 603 | p: (02) 6277 3170 | f: (02) 6277 3185
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