Sue Higginson MP
@suehigginson.bsky.social
Greens MP 💚 Environmental Lawyer 🌳
Activist 🐨 Farmer 🚜 Nana 💃🏼
Activist 🐨 Farmer 🚜 Nana 💃🏼
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Hello Bluesky! How it started - I was young I saw an injustice I locked onto a bulldozer stopped the destruction of an old growth forest it’s now protected by law I became a public interest environmental lawyer I’m now a Greens MP. I believe in democracy I love this beautiful blue green planet 🌎
The Labor–Liberal duopoly is wrecking our climate. They keep backing coal, gas and native forest logging while nature collapses and the planet cooks. I called out the hypocrisy in Parliament!🌳🌎💚
July 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Labor–Liberal duopoly is wrecking our climate. They keep backing coal, gas and native forest logging while nature collapses and the planet cooks. I called out the hypocrisy in Parliament!🌳🌎💚
Last year in Parliament, I warned the Minns Labor Government that their new tough-on-crime laws would fail to keep communities safe and only result in greater over-policing of First Nations kids - and that's exactly what happened.
July 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Last year in Parliament, I warned the Minns Labor Government that their new tough-on-crime laws would fail to keep communities safe and only result in greater over-policing of First Nations kids - and that's exactly what happened.
“NSW is on track to miss greenhouse gas targets, its inland rivers are dying, land clearing is rampant, and the number of threatened species has increased”
We don’t just deserve real environmental action and protection, our very existence relies on it!
We don’t just deserve real environmental action and protection, our very existence relies on it!
June 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“NSW is on track to miss greenhouse gas targets, its inland rivers are dying, land clearing is rampant, and the number of threatened species has increased”
We don’t just deserve real environmental action and protection, our very existence relies on it!
We don’t just deserve real environmental action and protection, our very existence relies on it!
Over 7 months late and the NSW Gov.’s State of the Environment Report confirms what we already know: our environment is in crisis.
Meanwhile, the Minns Gov. underspent nearly half a billion dollars on environment protection and have not allocated enough in this week's budget to address the crisis.
Meanwhile, the Minns Gov. underspent nearly half a billion dollars on environment protection and have not allocated enough in this week's budget to address the crisis.
June 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Over 7 months late and the NSW Gov.’s State of the Environment Report confirms what we already know: our environment is in crisis.
Meanwhile, the Minns Gov. underspent nearly half a billion dollars on environment protection and have not allocated enough in this week's budget to address the crisis.
Meanwhile, the Minns Gov. underspent nearly half a billion dollars on environment protection and have not allocated enough in this week's budget to address the crisis.
Today we gathered outside of Parliament & called this out loud & clear. I talked about Aunty Narelle Wilson - Gumbaynggirr Elder who wrote to the Premier on behalf of the Clans of the Gumbaynggirr Nation telling him he must make good on his promise, protect the forests of the GKNP.
June 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we gathered outside of Parliament & called this out loud & clear. I talked about Aunty Narelle Wilson - Gumbaynggirr Elder who wrote to the Premier on behalf of the Clans of the Gumbaynggirr Nation telling him he must make good on his promise, protect the forests of the GKNP.
This morning frontline heroes stood strong at NSW Forestry HQ in Coffs Harbour, calling on the Minns Labor Government to protect the crucial and iconic Orara East State Forest. Good caring people are stepping up to protect NSW's Forests. Don’t stay silent. Get involved.
June 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This morning frontline heroes stood strong at NSW Forestry HQ in Coffs Harbour, calling on the Minns Labor Government to protect the crucial and iconic Orara East State Forest. Good caring people are stepping up to protect NSW's Forests. Don’t stay silent. Get involved.
This morning I joined the rally outside the law courts as Josh Lees, on behalf of Palestine Action Group, challenged the Minns Labor Government’s draconian anti-protest laws.
We won’t be intimidated. We will keep fighting for the right to protest! 🔥❤️
We won’t be intimidated. We will keep fighting for the right to protest! 🔥❤️
June 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This morning I joined the rally outside the law courts as Josh Lees, on behalf of Palestine Action Group, challenged the Minns Labor Government’s draconian anti-protest laws.
We won’t be intimidated. We will keep fighting for the right to protest! 🔥❤️
We won’t be intimidated. We will keep fighting for the right to protest! 🔥❤️
UPDATE: Logging machines have entered Orara East State Forest — under police guard.
This is the forest promised as part of the Great Koala National Park. Instead of protection, the Premier has sent in extinction machines and police to defend them.
This is the forest promised as part of the Great Koala National Park. Instead of protection, the Premier has sent in extinction machines and police to defend them.
June 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
UPDATE: Logging machines have entered Orara East State Forest — under police guard.
This is the forest promised as part of the Great Koala National Park. Instead of protection, the Premier has sent in extinction machines and police to defend them.
This is the forest promised as part of the Great Koala National Park. Instead of protection, the Premier has sent in extinction machines and police to defend them.
Thank you so much to Greens Councillor Mila Kasby for bringing this - huuuge - petition to me today. Over 700 signatures!
Folks here’s what it’s about - The Hills Shire Council has a contentious plan to develop an elite rugby precinct in Fred Caterson Reserve.
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Folks here’s what it’s about - The Hills Shire Council has a contentious plan to develop an elite rugby precinct in Fred Caterson Reserve.
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June 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so much to Greens Councillor Mila Kasby for bringing this - huuuge - petition to me today. Over 700 signatures!
Folks here’s what it’s about - The Hills Shire Council has a contentious plan to develop an elite rugby precinct in Fred Caterson Reserve.
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Folks here’s what it’s about - The Hills Shire Council has a contentious plan to develop an elite rugby precinct in Fred Caterson Reserve.
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The Guardian has reported on NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns' shady back room deal with the Shooters Party - so they can have their Game Council 2.0.
It's honestly so cooked - handing our public lands to the gun lobby, pretending its good for the environment.
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It's honestly so cooked - handing our public lands to the gun lobby, pretending its good for the environment.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The Guardian has reported on NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns' shady back room deal with the Shooters Party - so they can have their Game Council 2.0.
It's honestly so cooked - handing our public lands to the gun lobby, pretending its good for the environment.
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It's honestly so cooked - handing our public lands to the gun lobby, pretending its good for the environment.
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The Premier’s extinction logging machines are rolling in to Orara East State Forest!
We must take action. If you can get to Orara go now - It's only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour.
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We must take action. If you can get to Orara go now - It's only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour.
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June 16, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The Premier’s extinction logging machines are rolling in to Orara East State Forest!
We must take action. If you can get to Orara go now - It's only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour.
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We must take action. If you can get to Orara go now - It's only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour.
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Let’s call it what it is: recreational hunting is not effective invasive species control. It contributes little of value and actively undermines effective control programs.
The Minns Labor Government must stop playing politics and start delivering real solutions.🌿🦘
The Minns Labor Government must stop playing politics and start delivering real solutions.🌿🦘
June 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Let’s call it what it is: recreational hunting is not effective invasive species control. It contributes little of value and actively undermines effective control programs.
The Minns Labor Government must stop playing politics and start delivering real solutions.🌿🦘
The Minns Labor Government must stop playing politics and start delivering real solutions.🌿🦘
The Minns Labor Government is pushing to put multi-storey apartments along the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore - but the community have said ‘No’!
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June 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The Minns Labor Government is pushing to put multi-storey apartments along the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore - but the community have said ‘No’!
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It's been a busy sitting fortnight in the NSW Parliament! Dive into this thread and check it out.
We’ve had everything from the Premiers dirty deal with the Shooters Party - the “Game Council 2.0” bill…
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We’ve had everything from the Premiers dirty deal with the Shooters Party - the “Game Council 2.0” bill…
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June 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
It's been a busy sitting fortnight in the NSW Parliament! Dive into this thread and check it out.
We’ve had everything from the Premiers dirty deal with the Shooters Party - the “Game Council 2.0” bill…
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We’ve had everything from the Premiers dirty deal with the Shooters Party - the “Game Council 2.0” bill…
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On the eve of World Environment Day I spoke in Parliament about Labor's hypocrisy. They were voted into power on the promise of climate action and the protection of nature, yet the truth lies in their actions. They continue to approve new Coal and Gas developments and log our precious native forests
June 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
On the eve of World Environment Day I spoke in Parliament about Labor's hypocrisy. They were voted into power on the promise of climate action and the protection of nature, yet the truth lies in their actions. They continue to approve new Coal and Gas developments and log our precious native forests
Today is World Environment Day 💚🌳🐨🌏
It's important to take a moment to really think about this beautiful blue green living planet.
There’s so much at stake!Action your hope so we can protect and regenerate this beautiful planet that we depend entirely upon 💚🌳🐨🐋🌏💚
It's important to take a moment to really think about this beautiful blue green living planet.
There’s so much at stake!Action your hope so we can protect and regenerate this beautiful planet that we depend entirely upon 💚🌳🐨🐋🌏💚
June 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today is World Environment Day 💚🌳🐨🌏
It's important to take a moment to really think about this beautiful blue green living planet.
There’s so much at stake!Action your hope so we can protect and regenerate this beautiful planet that we depend entirely upon 💚🌳🐨🐋🌏💚
It's important to take a moment to really think about this beautiful blue green living planet.
There’s so much at stake!Action your hope so we can protect and regenerate this beautiful planet that we depend entirely upon 💚🌳🐨🐋🌏💚
On ABC this morning, I called out the Shooters new bill for what it is: Game Council 2.0.
I remember what the old one was like. It was shocking — riddled with corruption and failure. We can’t let that happen again.
I remember what the old one was like. It was shocking — riddled with corruption and failure. We can’t let that happen again.
June 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
On ABC this morning, I called out the Shooters new bill for what it is: Game Council 2.0.
I remember what the old one was like. It was shocking — riddled with corruption and failure. We can’t let that happen again.
I remember what the old one was like. It was shocking — riddled with corruption and failure. We can’t let that happen again.
The critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko National Park! It was thought to be extinct in NSW.
The results of removing invasive species is proving to be exactly as the experts said, give the ecosystems a chance to recover before it’s too late - and recover they will!
The results of removing invasive species is proving to be exactly as the experts said, give the ecosystems a chance to recover before it’s too late - and recover they will!
June 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko National Park! It was thought to be extinct in NSW.
The results of removing invasive species is proving to be exactly as the experts said, give the ecosystems a chance to recover before it’s too late - and recover they will!
The results of removing invasive species is proving to be exactly as the experts said, give the ecosystems a chance to recover before it’s too late - and recover they will!
In response to the increase in people held on remand due to the Minns Labor Government’s draconian law and order agenda, they are planning to invest $500 million to “strengthen” the prison and legal systems.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In response to the increase in people held on remand due to the Minns Labor Government’s draconian law and order agenda, they are planning to invest $500 million to “strengthen” the prison and legal systems.
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This week, I had the privilege of having a chat with local hero Peter Elzer, who is currently undertaking a 12-day fast for forests. I carried his voice into parliament & spoke truth to power - it’s time to establish the GKNP. Thank you Peter for your courage — we stand with you. 🌳 🐨 💚
May 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This week, I had the privilege of having a chat with local hero Peter Elzer, who is currently undertaking a 12-day fast for forests. I carried his voice into parliament & spoke truth to power - it’s time to establish the GKNP. Thank you Peter for your courage — we stand with you. 🌳 🐨 💚
Communities are suffering as they wait for Labor to fulfil their promise - it’s been two years! Thank you to all the wonderful people who turned up to call for the protection of our native forests & Peter for again putting your body on the line for our forests
May 29, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Communities are suffering as they wait for Labor to fulfil their promise - it’s been two years! Thank you to all the wonderful people who turned up to call for the protection of our native forests & Peter for again putting your body on the line for our forests
I’m sickened to the core by Labor everywhere! The approval of Woodside’s Climate Wrecking Gas Export Development is beyond betrayal. We’re on track for 2.7 degrees of warming - Labor in Australia everywhere are driving the climate crisis.
May 28, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I’m sickened to the core by Labor everywhere! The approval of Woodside’s Climate Wrecking Gas Export Development is beyond betrayal. We’re on track for 2.7 degrees of warming - Labor in Australia everywhere are driving the climate crisis.
Today Tamara Smith MP and I joined the wonderful Save Wallum people outside the Federal Court as this is the final day of the epic court challenge they have brought against the developer in the bid to Save Wallum.
May 27, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Today Tamara Smith MP and I joined the wonderful Save Wallum people outside the Federal Court as this is the final day of the epic court challenge they have brought against the developer in the bid to Save Wallum.
First Nations children in NSW are currently being removed from their families and put in prison at rates higher than ever before in history.
Sorry means genuine recognition of the harms done in the past and that you don’t do it again.
NSW Labor today you must hang your heads in shame!
Sorry means genuine recognition of the harms done in the past and that you don’t do it again.
NSW Labor today you must hang your heads in shame!
May 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
First Nations children in NSW are currently being removed from their families and put in prison at rates higher than ever before in history.
Sorry means genuine recognition of the harms done in the past and that you don’t do it again.
NSW Labor today you must hang your heads in shame!
Sorry means genuine recognition of the harms done in the past and that you don’t do it again.
NSW Labor today you must hang your heads in shame!
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns showed up to our climate disaster frontlines where lives were lost, our towns underwater, homes & businesses damaged & wildlife smashed - then within days he approved Glencore’s new massive Ulan Coal development. Swipe to see the impacts on the climate and take action.
May 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns showed up to our climate disaster frontlines where lives were lost, our towns underwater, homes & businesses damaged & wildlife smashed - then within days he approved Glencore’s new massive Ulan Coal development. Swipe to see the impacts on the climate and take action.