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Lee's media releases since 1 January 2009.
To see Lee's media releases prior to 2009, visit Lee's archive website.
Call for mining and health inquiry
Greens MP and mining spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called on the NSW government to hold an independent inquiry into the health impacts of the coal industry on people living in the Hunter region, and for the rules that mines operate under to be enforced.
Norrie has ungendered certificate withdrawn: government must reform laws
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon today called on the NSW Attorney General to reform laws which prohibit Sydneysider Norrie, who identifies as a person living without a sex, having this legally recognised by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Nurses take the lead on safe patient care
Greens MP and health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon, commenting on today's Safe Patient Care Rallies organised by the NSW Nurses' Association, praised the commitment of nurses to the health of the people of NSW in the face of a lack of government funding.
New FOI laws for NSW delayed
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon today criticised the failure of the NSW government for its delay in: commencing new freedom of information laws passed in June 2009, appointing a permanent Information Commissioner and educating the public about the new laws.
Coal industry - time for a transition plan
Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on the NSW government to take climate change seriously and consider long-term regional jobs growth by putting the brakes on the rapidly expanding coal industry.
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