My Work
Greens call for proper funding to combat modern slavery in NSW procurement
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate supporting best practice labour standards in government contracts and procurement, and moved an amendment calling for additional funding to the Anti-slavery Commission to ensure proper enforcement of the Modern Slavery Act 2018, addressing concerns over insufficient resources for monitoring supply chains.
ABC: As calls intensify for a royal commission into child care, senior politicians are reluctant to take action
As the public outcry from educators and parents intensifies in the wake of Four Corners' investigation into Australia's broken childcare system, the reluctance of senior politicians responsible for overseeing the sector to do something to fix it is striking.
There is no place for preaching in public schools
Today in Parliament, Abigail responded to a motion on special religious education (SRE), calling for its abolition in public schools due to ongoing issues with unregulated, discriminatory content and the Government's failure to ensure oversight, despite previous revelations of sexism, homophobia, caste-based discrimination, and extremist influence in SRE lessons.
Instead of protecting workers, the NSW Government is slashing their compensation
Today in Parliament, Abigail condemned the NSW Labor Government’s proposed workers compensation cuts as a cruel cost-saving measure that will leave countless injured workers without the support they need, while failing to address the real issue—unsafe workplaces, particularly in the public sector.
ABC: Tens of thousands of children attend childcare centres that fail national standards
One in 10 childcare centres in Australia has never been rated by regulators and others don't meet the standards, leaving tens of thousands of children in facilities that fail national benchmarks.
ABC: Private childcare whistleblowers' disturbing experiences inside a sector putting profits before kids
The moment Emily picked up her son from child care, she knew something was wrong. The four-year-old had been sad for months, but his tear-streaked face stopped her cold. Heart pounding, she pulled out her phone and hit record.
MEDIA RELEASE: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY SHOULDN’T HAVE TO WAIT HALF A CENTURY TO CATCH A TRAIN
12 March 2025 Data obtained by the Greens NSW has revealed that, on its current trajectory, it will take at least another 47 years until all NSW train stations are fully accessible.
NSW Parliament stands in solidarity with Kurds fighting for equality and democracy
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion recognising a recent NSW Parliament roundtable on the persecution of Kurds in Turkey, held in solidarity with Kurdish MPs and advocates, and reaffirming support for their fight for equality and democracy.
How much has the government spent on external legal costs in the ongoing NSW rail dispute?
Today during Question Time, Abigail asked the interim Minister for Transport about the mounting legal costs racked up by the NSW Government in its prolonged dispute with rail unions and pressed for details on which law firms have been profiting from it.
Urgent action is needed to curb big money's grip on politics
In Parliament today, Abigail contributed to a debate, condemning the undue influence of corporate donations on politics and calling for urgent action to curb the power of big money in shaping political decisions.
A public bank would put more power in the hands of the NSW people
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech that welcomed the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut but highlighted that it offers only a brief reprieve for struggling households, urging stronger action against corporate profit gouging and calling for the establishment of a public bank in NSW to ensure fair financial services for the people.
What is the NSW Government doing in response to the public workforce crisis?
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate calling on the NSW Government to apply lessons from addressing teacher shortages to the wider public sector, advocating for fair pay and respect to prevent further workforce crises.
Stop taking NSW taxpayers for a ride! Greens call for greater transparency in ministerial driver use
In light of the recent ministerial driver scandal, Abigail supported a call in parliament for the release of documents detailing all driver and car logbooks used by the Premier and Ministers of the Minns Government, advocating for greater transparency in the use of taxpayer-funded services.
Greens stand in solidarity with the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion condemning the persecution of women in Iran, recognising the bravery of the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement, calling for the release of Kurdish women activists and political prisoners, and urging global action against the death penalty and human rights abuses.
The Greens push for greater transparency in public land acquisitions and housing development tracking
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully passed an amendment to enforce ministerial transparency within the Housing Amendment Bill 2025, reinforcing The Greens' commitment to social housing investment, accountability, and a comprehensive approach to addressing the housing crisis.