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Crikey: Local councils are calling to freeze AI data centre construction
Data centres are already delaying houses being built because of their demands for electricity and water, councils have claimed in a first-of-its-kind inquiry into the impact of the digital infrastructure in Australia.
For the first time in twenty years, more than 1,000 ABC journalists and staff have walked off the job
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion in solidarity with over 1,000 ABC staff who have striked after management offered a one-off $1,000 payment that excluded casuals and attracted no super, while asking workers to accept more work, less job security and no real pay rise.
It's time to bring our buses back where they belong: in public hands
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion on how the privatisation of our buses has delivered worse services for commuters, higher costs for taxpayers and lower pay and conditions for drivers.
We must dismantle the barriers in police and legal systems that prevent victim-survivors of sexual violence from seeking justice, healing and recovery
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the report “What No One Told Us: How critical gaps in legal literacy shape poor responses to sexual assault in Australia, and the way forward” compiled by the victim-survivor advocacy organisation, With You We Can.
While fuel in the regions runs dry, mining companies are hoarding millions of litres of taxpayer subsidised diesel
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out the discrepancy between the mining sector who are hoarding millions of taxpayer subsidised diesel while regional families can't fill up at the petrol station and farmers can't fuel their tractors.
Will the NSW Government, the largest employer in the Southern Hemisphere, reinstate remote working for NSW Public Servants as a cost of living and fuel conservation measure?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to repeal their return to office mandate and encourage NSW Public Servants to work from home where possible in light of the cost of living and fuel price and accessibility crisis currently unfolding.
There is an alarming number of employers discriminating against certain candidates as part of their recruitment processes
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion highlighting the unfair exclusionary practices of many employers against candidates including people with disability, First Nations people, people over 55, and people who live with a long-term illness or mental illness.
Bangladesh reclaims democracy in a historic general election
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion congratulating the people of Bangladesh who have loudly rejected autocratic rule and overwhelmingly called for a democratic future underpinned by justice, national sovereignty, political stability and lasting peace.
The federal poisons regulator has certified that it is in the public interest to ban deadly SGARS from being sold on our shelves
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to put pressure on the Australian Government to implement a retail ban on toxic SGAR products that are wreaking havoc on our wildlife and ecosystems.
Building a strong early childhood sector means listening to the teachers and educators who have been demanding change for decades
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending everyone who added their voice and expertise to the ground-breaking Early Childhood Education Summit in February.
Scotland and Wales have banned greyhound racing!
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion congratulating the people of Scotland and Wales for choosing compassion over cruelty and voting to ban greyhound racing.
It’s time to bring back public banking - run by the public, for the public
Banking is an essential public service, but in Australia it has become entirely privatised. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave an adjournment speech advocating for a Public Bank of NSW that will reinvest profits directly back into the community, meaning we can fund community projects with positive social and environmental outcomes, support small businesses across our community and help people who are unable to afford mortgage repayments or rent.
Only the Greens have a comprehensive plan to end native forest logging for good and to make sure forestry workers aren't left behind in the process
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate calling for an end to the destruction of our irreplaceable native forests and a job-for-job guarantee to ensure forestry workers are supported through a just transition, protecting both our environment and our people.
Honouring the life and advocacy of Marion Gevers
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed motion celebrating the life of Marion Gevers, whose shining legacy will live on in the Greens and across the broader community.
We need to move to 100% renewables
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of the New England Renewable Energy Zone and advocated for a publicly-owned renewables transition that is fully transparent and free from fossil fuel money and political interference.