My Work
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.
The NSW domestic and family violence sector continues to be dangerously underfunded - why won't the NSW Government increase core funding to meet demand?
Frontline services in the domestic and family violence sector have been calling for a doubling of core funding to address the scale of the problem in NSW. Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the NSW Treasurer on why these urgent requests continue to be ignored.
When will the NSW Government finally roll out the delayed residential battery scheme?
Today during Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Minister for Energy on whether there are plans to bring forward the Residential Battery Scheme start date.
Given the recent Eraring Power Station debacle, does the NSW Government have a plan for powering Tomago Aluminium Smelter when Bayswater closes in 2030?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Energy on the future plans for the Tomago Aluminium Smelter, raising concerns over renewable energy readiness.
Once upon a time, Minns wasn’t in the greyhound racing industry’s pocket—so what changed?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail quizzed the NSW Premier, who dodged questions about his 2016 stance on shutting down the greyhound racing industry— a position he now seems to have forgotten.
Will the NSW Government deliver on lobbying reforms recommended in Operation Eclipse?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail advocated for greater transparency on unidentifiable lobbyists with unrestricted access to Parliamentary offices and more comprehensive Ministerial diary disclosures.
The NSW Government's ongoing failure to fund technology assisted voting erodes the democratic rights of people with disability
Today in Budget Estimates, the Electoral Commission confirmed NSW Labor's decision to deny funding for technology assisted voting, further increasing barriers for people with disability and their independent participation in democracy.
Will the NSW Government end discrimination against children with disability in private schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail questioned the Minister for Education on private schools' exemption from the Anti-Discrimination Act and its negative impact on students with disability.
What is the NSW Department of Education's plan for making all schools fully accessible?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked the Department of Education what they are proactively doing to upgrade NSW schools to be fully accessible.
Is the NSW Education Department prioritising investment in staff training to support students facing domestic and family violence?
Today, during Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Department of Education on how they are training and supporting teachers to identify and assist students affected by domestic and family violence.
There is no such thing as neutral when it comes to genocide
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.