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Frustrated MP quits Greens to 'have local voices heard'

Helen Burnet resigns from Greens to better represent Clark electorate concerns like cost of living and public transport, aiming for greater accountability and effectiveness, with Greens left four MPs.

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The Greens have one less member in a state parliament after the departure of an MP to the cross bench over frustration at the lack of being heard.

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Frustrated MP quits Greens to 'have local voices heard'

The Greens have one less member in a state parliament after the departure of an MP to the cross bench over frustration at the lack of being heard.

·City of Perth, Australia
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'Not in haste': Crossbench grows as Greens MP makes shock announcement

In a bold move, Helen Burnet departs Tasmanian Greens to sit as an independent, aiming for greater parliamentary impact.

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Greens member 'blindsides' Tasmanian party by quitting

The Clark MP says she knows the decision "will be disappointing for some," but it is necessary for her to be "effective" in parliament — a move that has "blindsided" her former colleagues.

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Constituents are seldom heard in the Mississippi Legislature. Legal experts say easy fixes could amplify people’s voices

Constituents are seldom heard in the Mississippi Legislature. Legal experts say easy fixes could amplify people’s voices brandonsup Thu, 01/01/2026

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