Covid Crisis Demands Honesty, Transparency & Accountability from Government: a statement from your Greens MPs.

In Budget Estimates last week, Abigail asked about the bizarre move by WestConnex to send noise-cancelling headphones and respite deeds to impacted residents. These deeds limit the ability of residents to seek further compensation and talk to media about the damage caused to their homes.

Last week in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked about proposed plans at the site of invasion of Australia for ferry wharves and an "aquatic monument" to James Cook.

Today Abigail has written to the Minister for Agriculture to urge action to phase out the use of battery cages for hens in egg production. 

Today Abigail voted in support of a successful motion to amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill that would see greater protection for animals through stronger enforcement and punishment measures including mandatory animal bans for people convicted of particularly serious crimes against animals.

Today Abigail moved a motion recognising the strong community opposition to offshore drilling for oil and gas in NSW, calling on the NSW Government to oppose the renewal of Advent Energy's Petroleum Exploration Permit [PEP11] and to prevent the construction or installation of any infrastructure related to PEP-11 drilling or offshore exploration in New South Wales.

Today Abigail delivered the Greens response to the select committee on Animal Cruelty Laws inquiry. 

Today Abigail proposed several amendments to the Jobs Plus Bill, which address the broad ministerial delegation power in relation to the Jobs Plus Program as well as the eligibility for payroll tax exemption.

Abigail Boyd, Greens NSW Upper House MP and animal welfare spokesperson, has this morning introduced the Greyhound Racing Amendment (Whole-of-life Tracking) Bill to the NSW Parliament, which will allow genuine whole-of-life tracking of all greyhounds that have been involved in the racing industry. 

Today Abigail supported a motion to require greater transparency from the NSW Government on all incidents of welfare concerns regarding animals used for medical research. Abigail indicated the Greens' stance against the animal experimentation industry.

Today Abigail supported a motion to reveal the NSW Liberal-National Government's secret privatisation deal with the Newcastle Port which are restricting development and having adverse economic affects on workers in the Upper Hunter.  

Abigail spoke briefly today in support of a motion to recognise the alarming increase in privatisation of public land under the NSW Liberal-National Government. 

Today Abigail introduced the Greens' Greyhound Whole-of-Life Tracking Bill, which will close the loophole in the law to account for all greyhounds from birth to death and ensure that no more greyhounds slip through the cracks of the racing industry. 

Today Abigail stood in Parliament to address the notorious under-reporting of sexual assault and some of the factors behind this. 

Abigail stood today to show support for the Wollar community, which has been and continues to be heavily impacted by coal mining. Abigail opposed the recent allocation for yet more coal mining in the area, and emphasised the urgent need to support our communities in transitioning away from coal.