Katherine Copsey
@katcopseygreens.bsky.social
Victorian Greens Member for the Southern Metro Region in the Victorian Parliament. Standing up for people and planet 🌏 She/her.
Authorised by Katherine Copsey, 206-208 Bay St Brighton VIC 3186
Authorised by Katherine Copsey, 206-208 Bay St Brighton VIC 3186
Today is a dark day for Jacinta Allan’s Labor Government.
They are ramming through changes that will see life sentences for children - a failed policy imported from the Qld Liberals that will harm children, disproportionately impacting First Nations & children of colour 🧵
They are ramming through changes that will see life sentences for children - a failed policy imported from the Qld Liberals that will harm children, disproportionately impacting First Nations & children of colour 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Today is a dark day for Jacinta Allan’s Labor Government.
They are ramming through changes that will see life sentences for children - a failed policy imported from the Qld Liberals that will harm children, disproportionately impacting First Nations & children of colour 🧵
They are ramming through changes that will see life sentences for children - a failed policy imported from the Qld Liberals that will harm children, disproportionately impacting First Nations & children of colour 🧵
So many public housing residents vindicated by the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne's public housing towers!
This damning report into Labor's demolition and privatisation is the result of years of work and brave testimony - but the fight's not over yet.
This damning report into Labor's demolition and privatisation is the result of years of work and brave testimony - but the fight's not over yet.
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
So many public housing residents vindicated by the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne's public housing towers!
This damning report into Labor's demolition and privatisation is the result of years of work and brave testimony - but the fight's not over yet.
This damning report into Labor's demolition and privatisation is the result of years of work and brave testimony - but the fight's not over yet.
It’s unconscionable that Labor would proceed with demolishing the homes of 10,000 people with no evidence and no backing from the community.
The community, the Greens and now even the final inquiry report all demand Labor immediately halts its demolition plans! (1/5)
The community, the Greens and now even the final inquiry report all demand Labor immediately halts its demolition plans! (1/5)
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It’s unconscionable that Labor would proceed with demolishing the homes of 10,000 people with no evidence and no backing from the community.
The community, the Greens and now even the final inquiry report all demand Labor immediately halts its demolition plans! (1/5)
The community, the Greens and now even the final inquiry report all demand Labor immediately halts its demolition plans! (1/5)
Throwing children in jail for life won’t make our community safer.
Call your MP and tell them: Kids need care, not cages.
Call your MP and tell them: Kids need care, not cages.
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Throwing children in jail for life won’t make our community safer.
Call your MP and tell them: Kids need care, not cages.
Call your MP and tell them: Kids need care, not cages.
Jacinta Allan’s Labor Government has decided to throw children in jail for life.
The evidence is clear - this won’t make our community safer.
We need a smarter, whole-system approach that invests in prevention & diversion - addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.
The evidence is clear - this won’t make our community safer.
We need a smarter, whole-system approach that invests in prevention & diversion - addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Jacinta Allan’s Labor Government has decided to throw children in jail for life.
The evidence is clear - this won’t make our community safer.
We need a smarter, whole-system approach that invests in prevention & diversion - addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.
The evidence is clear - this won’t make our community safer.
We need a smarter, whole-system approach that invests in prevention & diversion - addressing the root causes of crime before it happens.
Save the date! Victoria’s Treaty will officially commence on Friday 12 December, and to mark this historic occasion there will be a public celebration at Fed Square open to all Victorians!
Keep your eyes peeled - more details to come
Keep your eyes peeled - more details to come
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Save the date! Victoria’s Treaty will officially commence on Friday 12 December, and to mark this historic occasion there will be a public celebration at Fed Square open to all Victorians!
Keep your eyes peeled - more details to come
Keep your eyes peeled - more details to come
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The Greens have secured enviro laws with new protections for native forests & stopped Labor from fast-tracking coal & gas.
We’ve got outcomes that forest campaigners have fought for across decades.
We’ve made it harder for big corporations to keep wrecking our environment.
We’ve got outcomes that forest campaigners have fought for across decades.
We’ve made it harder for big corporations to keep wrecking our environment.
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Greens have secured enviro laws with new protections for native forests & stopped Labor from fast-tracking coal & gas.
We’ve got outcomes that forest campaigners have fought for across decades.
We’ve made it harder for big corporations to keep wrecking our environment.
We’ve got outcomes that forest campaigners have fought for across decades.
We’ve made it harder for big corporations to keep wrecking our environment.
The Federal Greens have secured significant improvements to Australia’s environment laws that will provide new protections for native forests, better regulate land clearing and stop Labor’s 30 day fast-track of coal and gas projects.
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Federal Greens have secured significant improvements to Australia’s environment laws that will provide new protections for native forests, better regulate land clearing and stop Labor’s 30 day fast-track of coal and gas projects.
From 25 November, renters have new rights that the Greens have been fighting for! Check out what's changed.
What else would make renting fair and affordable for you?
What else would make renting fair and affordable for you?
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
From 25 November, renters have new rights that the Greens have been fighting for! Check out what's changed.
What else would make renting fair and affordable for you?
What else would make renting fair and affordable for you?
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Something you might have missed this month: the new Emissions Gap report from the UN is another indictment on Labor’s climate inaction.
www.dw.com/en/emissions...
www.dw.com/en/emissions...
UN report: Global climate ambitions 'off target' – DW – 11/04/2025
A new UN report shows that global temperatures continue to rise despite a slight slowdown in emissions. It reiterates the call for countries to be more ambitious on climate action.
www.dw.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Something you might have missed this month: the new Emissions Gap report from the UN is another indictment on Labor’s climate inaction.
www.dw.com/en/emissions...
www.dw.com/en/emissions...
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Rental affordability is getting worse (or continuing at the same level of bad) in every part of Australia... except the ACT. The difference there? They introduced rent controls 4 years ago when the Greens were in government with Labor! Full article via @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Rental affordability is getting worse (or continuing at the same level of bad) in every part of Australia... except the ACT. The difference there? They introduced rent controls 4 years ago when the Greens were in government with Labor! Full article via @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
The declaration of central Melbourne as a "designated area" for 6 months is a disturbing overreach. This declaration gives police extraordinary powers to stop and search people without a warrant, or even reasonable grounds - and over an unprecedented area and timeframe 🧵(1/3)
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The declaration of central Melbourne as a "designated area" for 6 months is a disturbing overreach. This declaration gives police extraordinary powers to stop and search people without a warrant, or even reasonable grounds - and over an unprecedented area and timeframe 🧵(1/3)
Today is #WorldSustainableTransportDay!
The Greens have recently negotiated $150 million for walking and cycling infrastructure in five of Melbourne's most congested councils - which will give more people a clean, healthy and affordable way to get around!
The Greens have recently negotiated $150 million for walking and cycling infrastructure in five of Melbourne's most congested councils - which will give more people a clean, healthy and affordable way to get around!
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today is #WorldSustainableTransportDay!
The Greens have recently negotiated $150 million for walking and cycling infrastructure in five of Melbourne's most congested councils - which will give more people a clean, healthy and affordable way to get around!
The Greens have recently negotiated $150 million for walking and cycling infrastructure in five of Melbourne's most congested councils - which will give more people a clean, healthy and affordable way to get around!
Labor is trying to crush peaceful protest - because peaceful protest gets results.
The Greens will always defend it - for the same reason.
The Greens will always defend it - for the same reason.
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Labor is trying to crush peaceful protest - because peaceful protest gets results.
The Greens will always defend it - for the same reason.
The Greens will always defend it - for the same reason.
Five of our most congested councils will receive a $15 million boost every year for the next decade to make our inner city safer for walking & riding.
This will make a massive difference to delivering the infrastructure that people need to bike, walk and catch public transport.
This will make a massive difference to delivering the infrastructure that people need to bike, walk and catch public transport.
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Five of our most congested councils will receive a $15 million boost every year for the next decade to make our inner city safer for walking & riding.
This will make a massive difference to delivering the infrastructure that people need to bike, walk and catch public transport.
This will make a massive difference to delivering the infrastructure that people need to bike, walk and catch public transport.
Check out climate activism lab Rouser's costume! Made of chains, locks, and other materials Labor's anti-protest laws will ban.
Creativity & art have always been part of our protest movements in Victoria - Labor is setting out to stifle democracy with their draconian laws.
📷 Rouser
Creativity & art have always been part of our protest movements in Victoria - Labor is setting out to stifle democracy with their draconian laws.
📷 Rouser
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Check out climate activism lab Rouser's costume! Made of chains, locks, and other materials Labor's anti-protest laws will ban.
Creativity & art have always been part of our protest movements in Victoria - Labor is setting out to stifle democracy with their draconian laws.
📷 Rouser
Creativity & art have always been part of our protest movements in Victoria - Labor is setting out to stifle democracy with their draconian laws.
📷 Rouser
Great to receive the petition from St Kilda Primary School community rep Michael recently, that over 3500 community members have signed online or on paper.
St Kilda Primary needs a sports and community hall, and it’s long overdue!
St Kilda Primary needs a sports and community hall, and it’s long overdue!
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Great to receive the petition from St Kilda Primary School community rep Michael recently, that over 3500 community members have signed online or on paper.
St Kilda Primary needs a sports and community hall, and it’s long overdue!
St Kilda Primary needs a sports and community hall, and it’s long overdue!
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This graph of global solar cell installation shows how the world has already left the Liberal Party behind in the coal dust. The future is renewable, it’s ubiquitous and far cheaper than fossil fuels. If only the sun could donate!
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This graph of global solar cell installation shows how the world has already left the Liberal Party behind in the coal dust. The future is renewable, it’s ubiquitous and far cheaper than fossil fuels. If only the sun could donate!
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If Labor was serious about community safety, they'd invest in preventing harm before it happens, not in locking up kids for life.
Instead, Labor is cutting funding to crime prevention, mental health and youth services - the very supports that keep communities safe. (2/2)
Instead, Labor is cutting funding to crime prevention, mental health and youth services - the very supports that keep communities safe. (2/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
If Labor was serious about community safety, they'd invest in preventing harm before it happens, not in locking up kids for life.
Instead, Labor is cutting funding to crime prevention, mental health and youth services - the very supports that keep communities safe. (2/2)
Instead, Labor is cutting funding to crime prevention, mental health and youth services - the very supports that keep communities safe. (2/2)
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Vic Labor’s plan to introduce life sentences for children isn’t about safety. It’s reactionary, conservative politics that ignores evidence.
Experts are clear: harsher sentences lead to more reoffending, not less. (1/2)
Experts are clear: harsher sentences lead to more reoffending, not less. (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Vic Labor’s plan to introduce life sentences for children isn’t about safety. It’s reactionary, conservative politics that ignores evidence.
Experts are clear: harsher sentences lead to more reoffending, not less. (1/2)
Experts are clear: harsher sentences lead to more reoffending, not less. (1/2)
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Cutting crime prevention programs while crowing about locking up kids for life - just to win votes - is a new low for Labor and Premier Jacinta Allan.
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Cutting crime prevention programs while crowing about locking up kids for life - just to win votes - is a new low for Labor and Premier Jacinta Allan.
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Even Labor Ministers have admitted that this decision was made purely to win votes at the next election.
This decision is all about politics - not about outcomes,
This decision is all about politics - not about outcomes,
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Even Labor Ministers have admitted that this decision was made purely to win votes at the next election.
This decision is all about politics - not about outcomes,
This decision is all about politics - not about outcomes,
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Experts in youth crime are reeling after Labor's announcement yesterday (that some 14 year olds could be sent to prison for 20 years to life) because they’ve been crying out for Labor to invest in programs that work to reduce crime. Instead, Labor has cut them.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Experts in youth crime are reeling after Labor's announcement yesterday (that some 14 year olds could be sent to prison for 20 years to life) because they’ve been crying out for Labor to invest in programs that work to reduce crime. Instead, Labor has cut them.
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Make no mistake - Labor’s cruel decision yesterday was all about politics and optics - not about keeping us safe.
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Make no mistake - Labor’s cruel decision yesterday was all about politics and optics - not about keeping us safe.
The Jacinta Allan Labor Government’s decision to introduce life sentences for children proves once again that Labor is only interested in cynical attempts to look tough - not implementing policies that actually work to improve community safety. 🧵 (1/4)
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Jacinta Allan Labor Government’s decision to introduce life sentences for children proves once again that Labor is only interested in cynical attempts to look tough - not implementing policies that actually work to improve community safety. 🧵 (1/4)