Greens Western Australia
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The Greens WA | |
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Leader | No official leader1 |
Founded | 1990 |
Headquarters | PO Box Y3022 (Ground Floor, 445 Hay St) PERTH WA 6832 |
Political Ideology | green politics |
International Affiliation | Global Greens Asia-Pacific Green Network |
Website | The Greens WA |
See also | Politics of Australia |
The Greens Western Australia is the state branch of the Australian Greens in Western Australia. The Greens WA was formed following the merger of the WA Greens and the Green Earth Alliance. The Party only became officially affiliated with the Australian Greens in 2003.
There are currently two representatives of the party in the Western Australian Legislative Council: Giz Watson and Paul Llewellyn. The Greens WA also have one representative in the Australian Senate, Senator Rachel Siewert who was elected in the 2004 election.
[edit] Past Parliamentarians
Australian Senate: Jo Vallentine, Dee Margetts, Christabel Chamarette West Australian Legislative Council: Jim Scott, Christine Sharp, Robin Chapple, Dee Margetts
[edit] notes
1The WA Greens do not formally have a leader. Giz Watson MLC is treated by the media and public as the leader.