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MEDIA RELEASE: Shame on Labor for dressing up nothing as something when it comes to funding for the domestic and family violence sector
24 June 2025 The Minns Labor Government has today handed down a Budget that once again utterly fails victim-survivors of domestic and family violence–with no new investment in existing frontline domestic and family violence services, and mere crumbs for initiatives and programs that have gone underfunded for years.
MEDIA RELEASE: Labor’s Budget gives big corporations a free ride while failing to address rising cost of living for everyday working people
24 June 2025 Today NSW Greens Spokesperson for Treasury, Abigail Boyd, has said that the Minns Government’s 2025/26 Budget is a missed opportunity to help millions of people struggling to pay their bills.
Recognising the vital contributions of the Victims of Crime Assistance League (VOCAL)
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion in Parliament commending the work of the Victims of Crime Assistance League (VOCAL) who support and empower thousands of victim-survivors across the Newcastle and Hunter region to navigate the criminal justice system, through trauma-informed support, advocacy and expert guidance.
A bill that will kill workers.
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered a powerful speech that secured the referral of Labor’s cruel Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill to an Upper House inquiry, which she will chair through the Public Accountability and Works Committee, marking a critical step toward defeating this dangerous legislation once and for all.
Celebrating World Support Staff Day
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion recognising World Support Staff Day and celebrating the vital role support staff play in our schools, thanking them for their essential contribution to building an inclusive and equitable education system.
Saint Grey: Where art meets activism for greyhounds
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion congratulating emerging artist and greyhound advocate Elliott Fox on the launch of his powerful national exhibition Saint Grey, which raises awareness about the cruelty of the greyhound racing industry and honours greyhounds as sentient, soulful beings.
Six billion tonnes of emissions: Labor lights the fuse on a climate bomb
Today in Parliament, Abigail condemned the Albanese Labor Government’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project, calling it a catastrophic betrayal of climate action that exposes Labor’s deep ties to the fossil fuel industry and fuels growing public resistance demanding a cleaner, fairer future.
NSW Labor's deadly priorities: guns over community safety
Everyone knows that access to guns, especially in the home, significantly increases the risk of domestic homicide. Today in Parliament, Abigail fiercely opposed a bounty hunting bill, condemning it as a reckless and dangerous proposal that undermines public safety, animal welfare, environmental science, and decades of hard-won firearm reform.
Domestic violence and sexual assault reports soar while prosecutions plummet — when will the government prioritise victim-survivors?
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion noting alarming findings from recent BOCSAR reports showing sharp increases in reported domestic violence and sexual assault incidents alongside persistently low legal action rates.
We sail until Palestine is free
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion in support of the new Freedom Flotilla, the Maldeen, which set sail toward Gaza this week.
Labor's Workers Comp cuts are a cruel betrayal that will cost lives
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave an adjournment speech about NSW Labor’s cruel and dangerous proposal to rip away critical workers compensation entitlements for workers who suffer a psychological injury at work.
The Marulan gas proposal must be scrapped
29 May 2025 Today Abigail read out a motion in Parliament calling out the disastrous proposal for a massive 800-megawatt (MW) Marulan gas-fired power station in the NSW Southern Highlands.
Celebrating Neighbourhood Centre Week
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending Neighbourhood Centre Week and the invaluable place-based frontline support they provide to local communities every day.
Enough is enough - women deserve to be safe in their homes and on the streets
Audrey Griffin was loved by many. Today, Abigail passed a motion in her memory, as the Central Coast community calls for urgent action to end gendered violence—because every woman deserves to feel safe, both at home and in public.
Baby Priya's Petition - Don't cancel parental leave for infant death or stillbirth
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion about the incredible advocacy of the parents of baby Priya, fighting to close a legislative loophole allowing employers to cancel parental leave in the event of infant death or stillbirth.