[Greens-Media] FW: MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS STANDING UP FOR WHAT MATTERS

[Klug, Georgie (Sen C. Milne)]

MEDIA RELEASE:

Thursday 27 June 

GREENS STANDING UP FOR WHAT MATTERS

"With Labor in disarray and the backroom boys removing the first female Prime Minister, the Greens continue to stand as a strong consistent and progressive voice in Australian politics ready to take on Tony Abbott," Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne said. 

"While the threat of Tony Abbot taking control of parliament continues to loom, Labor has continued fighting among themselves.

"It's more important than ever to have a strong stable party you can trust to stand up for a caring Australia and to protect the environment. 

"Last night, Deputy Leader Adam Bandt and I met with Kevin Rudd and Anthony Albanese to outline the basis on which we would provide confidence to Mr Rudd as Prime Minister.

"We told them that we would provide confidence to facilitate an election being called in an orderly way.

"I conveyed that message in a letter to Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO which is attached.

"The Greens are now the only party led by a woman at a federal level and we are a strong principled team and have a proven track record of achievement and in caring for people and the environment."