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MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS RAISE ALARM OVER RISKS TO ENERGY NETWORK

1 November 2024 While the fallout from the Broken Hill critical transmission failure continues, further details have come to light of another privatised power network operator taking actions that have the potential to compromise the security and safety of the grid in metropolitan Sydney.

MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS DEMAND PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO TRANSGRID FAILURES IN BROKEN HILL

29 October 2024 As further details continue to emerge about the circumstances in the lead up to the catastrophic power outage in Broken Hill, the Greens are calling for a public inquiry into the actions taken by the network operators and other related parties that allowed this situation to occur.

Labor's rental reforms fall short in properly ensuring pet-friendly rentals

Abigail called out the major shortcomings in the Labor Government's rental reform bill in relation to making it easier for renters to keep pets. Under Labor's bill which has now passed parliament, the power to refuse a pet still remains in the hands of landlords despite efforts from the Greens to improve these provisions. 

Greens secure amendments to make private health insurers pay their fair share

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed an amendment that will lump private health insurers with a million dollar fine if they're not honest and transparent in the future. Successive governments have allowed private health insurers to rip off our state and get a free ride for far too long - to the tune of hundreds of millions of public dollars. 

NSW finally sees the end of no-grounds evictions!

Today in Parliament Abigail spoke in support of the Government's well-overdue rental reforms bill, which will finally end no-grounds evictions and introduce some crucial protections for renters. Unfortunately, the bill falls short in properly ensuring pet-friendly rentals - Abigail spoke about the implications this will have on victim-survivors of domestic violence with pets, pets who themselves are victims of violence, and all renters seeking to find a rental that accommodates their pets. 

Global calls to end the kangaroo trade are growing, why won't the NSW Government listen?

Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate opposing the commercial slaughter of kangaroos in NSW. While global momentum builds to end the trade of kangaroo parts, including recent U.S. legislative efforts to ban kangaroo imports, Labor and the Coalition sadly supported this awful motion.

Commending Lucy's Project's 2024 Online Conference advocating for protection of both animals and humans against family and domestic violence

Animals are victims of domestic and family violence too. Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging Lucy's Project's 2024 online conference, which gathered experts worldwide to discuss the impact of domestic and family violence on both people and animals and the importance of animal-inclusive frontline services. 

The British monarchy is a decrepit, unjust and dangerous institution.

Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech condemning the entrenched and outdated legacy of British imperialism in Australia, and the ongoing harm caused by colonial structures and genocidal policies against First Nations peoples.

Commending Family Advocacy and PWDA's work in fighting for an inclusive and accessible society

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the work of Family Advocacy and People with Disability Australia in hosting the parliamentary forum “Securing prosperous futures: the vital link between inclusive education and employment”, and recognising the demands of the disability community. 

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