My Work
WorkSpace Week 2023
Today Abigail passed a call for the NSW Government to take stronger action to improve the quality of life of vulnerable workers across the state, in light of Work Safe Month and WorkSpace Week.
Disability Pride Festival 2023
Abigail passed a motion in Parliament about the success of this year's Disability Pride Festival.
Amidst the warmongering of the major parties, the Greens stand for peace and justice
The Greens reject and condemn all forms of violence, especially against civilians. There must be an immediate ceasefire between the State of Israel and Hamas. The context of this escalating conflict cannot be ignored. For there to be peace there must be an end to the State of Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. Following a ceasefire, there must be a redoubling of efforts to end the occupation and establish a just and lasting peace.
NSW still needs a climate change adaptation action plan
Abigail gave notice of a motion calling for the NSW Government to implement the Audit Office report's recommendations, including urgently delivering a climate change adaptation action plan for NSW. The former Coalition Government refused to do this for years. The Greens are committed to pushing the Labor Government to finally introduce one.
Minns' Modest Budget — What's in it for people and planet?
On Tuesday the Minns Government handed down their first budget in 12 years. Today Abigail delivered the Greens' budget reply in Parliament.
ABS' Personal Safety Survey finds 1 in 5 women experience sexual violence since the age of 15
The ABS released the results of the Personal Safety Survey, which found that an alarming number of women in our community are reporting sexual violence, and even more are experiencing it but not reporting for a variety of reasons.
Bangladesh need legitimate and democratic elections
Today Abigail spoke in Parliament about the harrowing situation in Bangladesh - where there hasn't been a democratic election in over 15 years. Australia must stand with Bangladesh in their plight for justice.
Who is to blame for environmental destruction?
Today in Parliament Abigail gave a speech about the (very few) differences between the major parties — and the (very many) differences between them and the Greens.
Media Release: Tax the Rich — Greens call on Labor to raise revenue from profit-greedy industries
The Greens are calling on the NSW Labor Government to be far bolder in raising revenue from those industries raking in profits at the expense of the health and prosperity of people across NSW.
Labor pushes NSW further behind on accessible housing
Labor is following in the footsteps of their Coalition predecessors by putting people with disability last, plunging NSW into the dark ages compared to the rest of Australia on accessible housing.
DVNSW's Pre-Budget Submission
Today Abigail passed a call for the NSW Government to endorse DVNSW's pre-budget submission.
Meet Sabine: a retired racing greyhound
Abigail gave an impassioned speech in Parliament about the greyhound racing industry's blatant disregard for animal welfare.
Tribute to Louise Kuchel
Today Abigail paid tribute to the passing of a truly incredible person, Lou Kuchel. Lou was an inspiration to the disability community, and to all who knew her.
Both sides of politics vote against the Wamberal community
Today Abigail debated the matter of the horrendous Wamberal seawall proposal. Unfortunately both sides of politics maintained their refusal to listen to the science, which is so clearly telling us we need a planned retreat!
Vulnerable people under trustees and guardianships deserve autonomy and choice
Abigail spoke in opposition to the Government's latest attempt to railroad the experiences of vulnerable people. This Bill would effectively remove elements of consent from beneficiaries under trustees.