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Media Release: Greens call for whole of system review of handling of sexual assault cases
7 March 2024 The Greens are calling for a whole of system review of the NSW Justice system’s handing of sexual assault cases.
Shocking police perpetrator stats in domestic and family violence cases
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted Police Minister Yasmin Catley over the government's failure to implement recommendations from the LECC and the Auditor General in relation to the bias and conflict of interest when police investigate their own mates in domestic violence matters.
Civics education is key for a healthy democracy
Today Abigail spoke about the importance of civics education, and the vital role young people play in our democracy.
NSW is lagging so far behind on all things accessible transport
Today in Question Time, Abigail asked when we will finally see the new Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.
NSW Upper House to finally look into racism and sexism in the chamber
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully passed a motion requiring the Procedure Committee to review the Standing Orders in relation to sexism and racism.
NSW to ban forced swim tests
Today Abigail supported the prohibition of forced swim tests and forced smoke inhalation tests. NSW will now finally outlaw these cruel and outdated practices.
It is time for NSW to commit to clean, community owned energy
Today in Parliament, Abigail called on the NSW Government to support Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Zone proposals and to ensure local community ownership.
Unsafe Havens: Disaster Evacuation Centres Fail Women, Children and Non-Binary people
Violence and sexual assaults are rampant in unsafe evacuation centres post-disaster. Today in Parliament, Abigail demanded the NSW Government address and rectify the underfunding of domestic, family and sexual violence in frontline services.
Why aren't we listening to the demands of the domestic violence sector?
Today Abigail called out the Labor Government's approach to domestic violence, which is just more of the former Coalition Government's agenda to ignore the demands of the DFV sector.
Media Release: Greens call for reform following study into sexual assaults in flood aftermath
The Greens are calling on the NSW Labor government to implement each of the recommendations from the recent University of Newcastle study that found women were increasingly subject to sexual assault and domestic violence after a natural disaster, and in the wake of the 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
Media Release: Greens NSW reaffirm support for offshore wind and slam dishonest campaigning from those opposing transition to renewables
5 December 2023 In the face of escalating misinformation and campaigning by anti-renewables groups over offshore wind zones, the Greens NSW have reaffirmed their support for offshore wind as a key component of the transition away from fossil fuels.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023. The domestic, family and sexual violence have been demanding action from governments for so long - it's well past time governments listen.
Carers play a vital role in our society
Today Abigail spoke about the important role that carers play in the everyday lives of millions of people with disability, older people and children.
Inclusive employment for women with disability
The Victorian Government recently partnered with Women with Disabilities Victoria to fund an employment program supporting women with disability to secure work in health, social and disability services. Women with disability bring unique and valuable skills and lived experience to these roles. Abigail passed a call in Parliament for the NSW Government to take action in this area to support women with disability in NSW.
World Toilet Day 2023
19 November is World Toilet Day! What's that all about? Today Abigail passed a call for the government to eliminate barriers to accessing sanitation faced by 24% of Australians.