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Join Indonesian protest against Howard’s illegal zone

Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke is calling for the Government to back Indonesia's protest against Australia's provocative proclamation of a 1000-mile maritime security zone.

Govt embarrassed by Bush’s award to SAS

The Government seems to be embarrassed by George Bush's award to the New Zealand SAS, says Green MP Keith Locke.

Goff goes soft on Aussie maritime meddling

Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff's attempt to justify the new 1000-nautical-mile Australian Maritime Interdiction Zone is unconvincing, the Green Party says.

Govt must protest Howard’s license to piracy

Green MP Keith Locke is calling on the Government to protest strongly against John Howard's proposed Maritime Identification Zone, which could legitimise piracy on the high seas.

Tightened terrorism law could be misused by politicians

Green MP Keith Locke is warning that proposed changes to terrorism law that extend the ban on financing to 'non-designated' terrorists and expand the definition of such funding could easily be misused by politicians.

Zaoui law change must not be rushed

Green MP Keith Locke is strongly opposed to any attempt to rush through changes to the Security Risk Certificate procedure in the Immigration Act.

Inquiry into Crown Law needed over Zaoui debacle

The Greens are calling for an inquiry into the Crown Law Office in the wake of its failure to win any of the five legal proceedings against Ahmed Zaoui.

Locke defends Supreme Court decision against National, NZ First...

Green MP Keith Locke says it is shameful that National and New Zealand First politicians are attacking the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Ahmed Zaoui.

Government case against Zaoui collapses

Green MP Keith Locke is ecstatic about the Supreme Court decision to grant Ahmed Zaoui bail.