My Work
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.
When will the COPS system be upgraded to IPOS to better support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence cases?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the NSW Police Force about the timeline and prioritisation for transitioning from the outdated, single-event COPS system to IPOS, which will have enhanced functionality for linking domestic and family violence cases.
How many actively serving police officers have been charged with crimes related to domestic and family violence?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the NSW Police Commissioner about the alarmingly high number of serving police officers that have been charged with domestic and sexual violence offences.
Greens challenge NSW Treasurer on Electoral Commission funding crisis and its impact on democracy
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the NSW Treasurer about the denied funding for the Electoral Commission, risking electoral failure in 2027 and suspending iVote, which threatens democratic integrity and voting accessibility for people with disability.
How much money is the NSW Government spending on subsidies for weapons manufacturers?
Why won't NSW Labor answer the question? Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Treasurer, again, on how much State funding is being allocated to subsidies for weapons manufacturing.
A measly $1 million! Why do consecutive governments continue to neglect proper funding for people with disability and hinder actual inclusion?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted the NSW Treasurer over the disgraceful lack of new funding for the disability sector in the recent State Budget.
Why is NSW Labor avoiding transparency for domestic and family violence funding in the State budget?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to press the NSW Treasurer on committing to clear budget line items for tracking domestic and family violence funding.