Dr Mehreen Faruqi

Greens NSW MP

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Premier’s Decision to Not Ban Plastic Bags in NSW ‘Shameful’: Greens MP

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NSW Greens MP and Environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has called Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s decision shameful after it emerged the Premier has said the State Government does not need to ban plastic bags in NSW because plastic bags will be banned by the supermarkets themselves. Dr Faruqi said: “It is embarrassing and utterly shameful […]

Government pushing through Beaches Link, Endangering Community heath and homes

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NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for Transport and the Environment, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has responded to a story that reveals three schools are within 200 metres of the sites chosen for smokestacks for the proposed Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link. Dr. Faruqi said: “Polluting smokestacks in residential areas are an enormous health concern, […]

Greens Welcome Woollies and Coles Plastic Bag Ban, Call on NSW Gov to Step Up and #BanTheBag

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NSW Greens MP and Environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has welcomed news that both Woolworths and Coles will phase out single use plastic bags in NSW over the next 12 months, and has implored the NSW Government to ban the bag entirely in NSW. Dr Faruqi said: “While NSW Government is unwilling to take […]

Secrecy, Cover-Ups and Deception Rule Transport Agenda in NSW: Greens MP

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NSW Greens MP and Roads & Transport spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has responded to a story that reveals a confidential cabinet minute stating benefits from a Wollongong-to-Sydney rail upgrade would exceed costs. Dr. Faruqi said: “The cover-ups, deception and secrecy surrounding decision making by this Government and its continued efforts to keep public in the […]