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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.
Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024
Today Abigail contributed to debate on the Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024, to speak in support for workers rights and safety.
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.
Will NSW Labor commit to substantial investment in the undervalued, underpaid, and increasingly corporatised veterinary workforce?
Low pay and poor working conditions are impacting NSW veterinary workers and exacerbating a critical shortage. Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate, advocating for robust investment and support for the veterinary workforce.
Farm Transparency Project open letter - inadequacy and corruption of abattoir regulator
Abigail joined dozens of animal organisations, activists and politicians in signing an open letter to the Labor Government demanding action to rein in corruption at Australian slaughterhouses.
A case before the Victorian Supreme Court brings us closer to ending pig gassing across Australia
Today Abigail pressed the Labor Government about their lack of action to end pig gassing in NSW.
Ministers should be accountable and transparent about who they're meeting with and why - but how often are they really?
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to debate on the incredible lack of public transparency and accountability over Ministers' obligations to report who they meet with in their capacity as a Minister, and what they discuss.
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.
Will Labor address the NSW Education Department's longstanding failures in supporting students with disability?
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the government to urgently implement the Audit Office of NSW's recommendations to secure proper funding, support, and inclusive education for students with disability.
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.