My Work
International Women's Day 2022
Today Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to stop dragging their feet and take real and direct action to address gender equity in our society.
Sydneysiders bearing brunt of toxic toll arrangements - Tolling Inquiry report slams NSW Coalition Government’s record on toll road privatisation
The Legislative Council's Transport Committee today handed down its long-awaited report on the State's road tolling regime.
GREENS MPS STAND UNWAVERING IN SUPPORT FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Abigail, along with every one of her NSW Greens colleagues, wrote an open letter to all teachers, nurses and midwives, transport workers and unions taking industrial action this week in support and solidarity.
Greens MPs write to the Police Minister demanding justice for Blockade Australia
Today Abigail & Sue wrote to the Police Minister calling for the immediate halt of draconian policing methods being employed against peaceful Blockade Australia climate protesters.
Greens condemn extraordinary police interrogations of peaceful residents across NSW
In response to reports of residents across NSW being interrogated by police on their doorsteps, Greens MPs Sue Higginson and Abigail Boyd have today demanded that the Police Minister urgently intervene to curtail police over-reach under NSW’s draconian anti-protest laws.
Greens will not back down in overturning anti-protest laws
Abigail attempted to disallow the Roads Amendment (Major Roads) Regulation 2022, but was unsuccessful as a result of strong opposition from Labor & the Coalition.
Abigail delivers Greens' Budget Response
Today Abigail called out the Coalition Government for what their 2022-23 Budget really is: all spin and no substance.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Abigail passed a motion today calling on the Government to actively condemn all acts of sexual violence in conflict, and noting the disproportionate impact on women and girls.
Young people need supports, funding and action by the Government
Abigail passed a motion calling on the Government to commit to supporting young people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through funding and by listening to their voices.
LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Abigail passed a motion today in recognition of LBGTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day and the need for greater victim-survivor support.
Greens Slam Coalition as All Spin and No Substance on "Womens" Budget
Abigail Boyd, Greens spokesperson for Treasury, Women's Equity, and Domestic Violence, and Jenny Leong, Greens spokesperson for Women's Rights, have today called out the hollow commitment to women's safety in the NSW Budget and criticised Treasurer Matt Kean for ignoring calls from the women's sector for much-needed funding commitments in favour of meaningless announceables.
'Whole of life' means whole of life!
Today Abigail has condemned the Government's weasel words on greyhound whole-of-life tracking.
Animal experimentation must be phased out
Today Abigail supported an AJP Bill to require the right to be released for cats and dogs used in medical experimentation. This is a small step in phasing out all animal testing in our State.
Greens order transparency from Gov on draconian anti-protest legislation
Abigail successfully ordered a call for papers today, demanding the Government tell us what external advice they received in the lead up to their ramming through anti-protest legislation in March.
Scrapping the wages cap
Abigail spoke about the urgent need to scrap the cap, and the poor economic management of this Government.