My Work
We need to recognise children as victims of domestic and family violence in their own right
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to supporting the specific health, safety and recovery needs of child victims of domestic and family violence through dedicated policy and legislation.
Celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day
Sex work is work! Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day and urged the NSW Government to commit to the full realisation of rights, respect and recognition of sex workers within policy and legislation.
Why is Australia the only country in the world that permits the cruel practice of mulesing?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the Federal and State Governments to commit to following through on the prohibition of the barbaric practice of live lamb cutting.
An escalating crisis of modern slavery is unfolding among temporary migrant workers in rural NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the recently tabled report by the NSW Modern Slavery Commissioner: ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW’ and urged the NSW Government to implement all of its recommendations.
The Greens will always stand with unions and the workers they represent, no matter the government of the day
Today Abigail secured critical amendments to a Labor government bill, to secure union representation on the Maritime Advisory Council, and to ensure workers maintain their industrial right to organise by removing provisions that would have allowed private port operators to issue penalties to individuals obstructing ports at their own discretion.
NSW Labor has abandoned its support to adequately fund the NSW Electoral Commission, jeopardising the integrity of our democratic electoral system
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning NSW Labor for rejecting the NSW Electoral Commission's budget bid for 2024-25. This decision compromises staffing, cybersecurity and access to technology-assisted voting systems for blind and low-vision electors to cast independent votes.
Is it the NSW Government's plan to make weapons manufacturing a major part of our domestic manufacturing mix?
Today in Budget Estimates, the Minister for Finance and Natural Resources sidestepped Abigail's questions on the NSW Government's intentions on weapons manufacturing within the State.
How many NSW courts have safe waiting rooms for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence?
During today’s Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the NSW Attorney General on whether safe waiting rooms will be implemented in all NSW courts, as promised by the previous government.
What is the NSW Government doing to address taxi disability discrimination?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Minister for Transport on how they are tackling the brazen discrimination many people with disability experience when engaging with taxi services.
When will NSW public transport be fully accessible?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Transport for a timeline, again, for when the NSW public transport network will be upgraded to be fully accessible.
Why has the NSW Government only accepted or supported 9 out of the 131 recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission?
As the disability community continues to be excluded by both State and Federal governments, Abigail challenged the NSW Minister for Disability Inclusion in Budget Estimates, questioning whether they will step up to provide real leadership and actual inclusivity.
What is the NSW Government doing to protect children from being placed in the care of abusers by the Family Court?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Families and Communities for an update on the delayed Government response to an inquiry that revealed a critical disconnect between the DCJ and the Family Court—leading to at-risk children being placed in the custody of their abusers.
NSW and WA are the only States not signed up to the minimum accessibility standards for new builds. Why?
We are in the midst of a housing crisis. Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the Minister for Disability Inclusion on why NSW refuses to enforce the minimum accessibility standards under the National Construction Code for all new builds which would create more affordable, accessible housing for the aging and disability communities.
What is being done to ensure NSW Parliament is fully accessible for everyone in the State?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the President of the NSW Legislative Council and the CEO of the Department of Parliamentary Services about the upgrades to make Australia's oldest Parliament fully accessible.
Why are cases of domestic and family violence involving police perpetrators investigated by officers from within the same command?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked the NSW Police Commissioner and Minister for Police why cops with domestic and family violence complaints against them are allowed to be investigated by their mates in the same command.