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Richard is the Greens spokesperson for the Sport portfolio.

Kennett out of line on AFL drugs policy : Greens

Greens’ spokesperson for health and former VFA footballer, Senator Richard Di Natale, said that outgoing Hawthorn President Jeff Kennett’s criticism of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy is dangerous and that as Chairman of Beyond Blue he should know better.

“Jeff Kennett’s criticism of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy comes from a desire to help but his comments were dangerous,” said Senator Di Natale.

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Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 - 11:41

Greens call on AFL players and clubs for leadership on pokies reform

In the face of a likely campaign by the AFL against poker machine reform, Greens’ spokesperson for sport and gambling, Senator Richard Di Natale, has called on the AFL Players Association and individual clubs to show leadership.

“The likely campaign by the AFL and clubs against poker machine reform is a betrayal of its fans,” said the Senator

“Poker machines are the real footy tax, taking most of their revenue from the battlers who are the heart and soul of the competition.”

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Posted on Monday, September 26, 2011 - 08:57

Greens call on AFL to get tough with gambling ties

Greens’ spokesperson for sport and gambling, Senator Richard Di Natale, has called on the AFL to loosen its ties to the gambling industry.

“Another day, another gambling controversy with links to the AFL,” said the Senator.

Betezy, a sports betting website in partnerships with six AFL clubs, is being pursued by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation for offering inducements to gamble or refer friends.

“The fact that betting companies now have access to club names and colours is a new low," said the Senator.

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Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 - 10:08

Celebrating Sam Stosur's inspirational US Open win

Sport spokesperson for the Greens Senator Richard Di Natale joined fellow Australians in celebrating Samantha Stosur’s historic US Open win this morning.

“What a great start to the working week. Sam Stosur’s tenacity and determination on court was truly inspirational,” Senator Di Natale said.

“She stayed cool in the face of an outburst by Serena Williams and was able to comprehensively defeat her formidable opponent.”

“Her US Open win is a great addition to her impressive WTA career record.”

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Posted on Monday, September 12, 2011 - 11:50

Di Natale says AFL needs to show leadership on gambling

Greens Senator Richard Di Natale says that as well as penalising individuals who break the league’s anti-gambling rules the AFL must show leadership on the issue.

“There is a growing  and increasingly unhealthy link between the AFL and gambling,” said Di Natale.

"Gambling is not just an integrity problem for the AFL, it is something that affects the whole community.”

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Posted on Friday, September 2, 2011 - 12:50

MCG ban of live odds a win for kids and communities

The decision of the MCG Trust to stop advertising live gambling odds at the grounds during football matches is a big step forward for community values, Australian Greens spokesperson for sport Senator Richard Di Natale said today.

“This is a great decision by the MCG Trust, and we congratulate them for putting kids ahead of gambling profits,” Senator Di Natale said.

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Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 12:44

Richard's first speech to the Parliament

Transcript after the break
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Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 17:50

Australians celebrate Cadel Evans’ historic win

The celebrations for the first Australian to win the Tour de France transcend politics, sport spokesperson for the Greens Senator Richard Di Natale said today.

“Like most of the country, I was on the edge of my seat, watching Cadel Evans on the final leg of the tour,” Senator Di Natale said.

“The feeling in Geelong is indescribable – we couldn’t be prouder to have a hometown boy on the podium.

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Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 09:18

Victoria Serves Up More Greens - New Matilda profile

By Jack Brady, New Matilda

After a number of attempts, Richard Di Natale has finally been elected to the Senate. What took him so long? In the last of our senator profiles, Jack Brady looks at the record of this high-profile Victorian Green

To accompany the first Greens member in the House of Representatives, fellow Victorian Richard Di Natale broke through in last year’s election to become the first Greens Senator for the state.

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Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 00:00
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