Today, as Chair of a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail challenged the Minister for Education regarding a directive from the Department of Education that has enforced the silencing of discussions about the genocide in Gaza within NSW schools. As a result, the Department has agreed to review the policy.

Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on public school funding cuts impacting staffing and accessibility for students with disabilities.

Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to pick apart Labor's disappointing response to the Disability Royal Commission, inquiring about s so called "inclusive education unit" which isn't even a unit.

Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on how teachers will be encouraged to engage in professional development in disability related areas now that Labor has removed it as a mandatory requirement.

22 August 2024 A landmark parliamentary inquiry chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today handed down its report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational settings. With over 20 findings and 28 recommendations, the report sets out a plan to overhaul NSW’s entire education system to ensure that it is genuinely inclusive and accessible for students with disability.

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion addressing the Central Coast Council's forced administration since 2020 and a controversial referendum, imposed by an unelected Administrator, to reduce councillor numbers from fifteen to nine—sparking concerns over democratic rights and diminished representation for the region's 352,000 residents.

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion acknowledging Homelessness Week and calling on the NSW Government to tackle the homelessness crisis, especially for domestic and family violence victim-survivors, by investing in front line services and significantly expanding access to long-term, affordable housing.

Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke against NSW Labor's CFMEU administration bill. While the Greens collaborated with Labor to safeguard the bill from a future anti-union Liberal government, it remains a deeply flawed and dreadful bill.

14 August 2024  Today the NSW Labor Government has confirmed their plans for an independent office of animal welfare — except that it will not be independent, not an office and not for animal welfare.

Today in Parliament, Abigail called out Labor's shameless self-congratulatory motion purporting to make first homes more affordable, while actually driving up prices and making the market even more inaccessible. 

Today the NSW Labor Government voted down our Greens bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare. At the same time, they've confirmed their own plans for an independent office — except that it will not be independent, not an office and not for animal welfare.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging the critical work of the Domestic Violence Death Review Team, their comprehensive report on domestic homicides in NSW from 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2022 and urged Labor to commit to increase funding for DV homicide prevention efforts.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the work of Moree SHAE Academy who provide free arts programs for hundreds of vulnerable young people every year.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging KinHub, a volunteer run centre supporting inclusivity and connection for children with disability.

Today in Parliament, Abigail grilled the NSW Treasurer on protections for delivery drivers and gig workers.