Articles by Michael Berkman
- Profile
- Michael Berkman is a Dad, scientist and lawyer, and the Greens State Member for Maiwar in Queensland. Before entering politics Michael was a public interest environmental lawyer working in a community legal centre. There he acted in court cases against companies like Adani, fighting thermal coal projects that threaten our communities, farmland, climate and surrounding ecosystems. As the first ever elected Greens MP in Queensland, Michael is fighting to get big money out of politics, and to see communities prioritised over big corporations.
Democracy, Economy, Social Justice
Jobs, Justice And A Liveable World: For A Job Guarantee
On August 29, 2019 the UQ Greens, alongside QLD Greens MP Michael Berkman hosted the forum ‘Jobs, Justice & a Liveable World: A Green New Deal for Australia’. Looking at the leadership being provided around the world on the issue, this panel asked the question what might a Green New Deal look like in Australia? With permission from the organisers Green... Read More
Democracy, Environment, Peace, Social Justice
Protecting Our Right To Peaceful Dissent In The Face Of Climate Breakdown
It is difficult to overstate the importance and influence of disruptive, peaceful protest and non-violent direct action in social change. On countless issues like women’s rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, justice for First Nations people, rights for workers, or campaigns against racism and xenophobia, large-scale protest, including disruption and direct action have been an essential ingredient of success. Globally, recent months have... Read More
