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.

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning the violent crackdown on Bangladeshi protesters, celebrating Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as a victory for democracy, and urging Australian support for electoral reform, political prisoner releases, and sanctions on rights violators.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the vital support provided by TFSS for vulnerable people and urged the NSW Government to increase funding for essential DFV frontline services in regional areas.

Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered a speech highlighting key takeaways from the inquiry on the NSW Government's egregious mismanagement and excessive dependence on consulting firms.

12 August 2024 Following the Minns’ Labor government’s attempts to sweep the greyhound racing industry’s scandals under the carpet with the announcement last month of a politically-constrained inquiry through the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC), Greens Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Abigail Boyd MLC wrote to the Auditor-General requesting a performance review be conducted into GWIC and the effectiveness of the regulatory framework set up in 2017.

Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech advocating for a new era of union militancy, emphasising internationalism, anti-racism, and economic justice through a united and empowered working class.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a condolence motion honouring Marcia Chapman who dedicated over 30 years of her life to Jenny's Place, supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence and poverty.