My Work
Industrial Relations Amendment Bill passed
Today Abigail supported the majority of changes in a bill in pursuit of a pro-worker agenda, after 12 years of worker neglect in the pubic service.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2023
The Greens stand in solidarity with all Palestinians, today and every day. Abigail gave a speech tonight about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the need for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the illegal occupation.
Lab-grown meat - a cruelty free future?
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party brought on a ridiculous motion in Parliament about lab-grown meat, with so many inaccuracies and false claims. Abigail (and the entire rest of the chamber) voted against it, with Abigail speaking about the incredible possibilities of the blossoming lab-grown meat industry.
Solidarity with Theo Seremetidis
Today Abigail spoke in Parliament about Qantas illegally standing down employee Theo Seremetidis for protecting workers health and safety.
Victim-survivor co-production of policy is vital
So much of our public policy doesn't listen to the voices and experiences of victim-survivors. We need to change this, and ensure the voices of victim-survivors are front and centre.
Drink spiking is a crime. The Government must stop feeding victim blaming culture
Today in Parliament Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out the Government's complete failure to listen to victim-survivors and advocates who have so clearly outlined the issues around drink spiking and what needs to be done.
Solidarity with all actors using art as a form of protest
Today in Parliament Abigail gave notice of a motion in solidarity with The Seagull actors who wore keffiyeh in protest of the genocide in Gaza.
Solidarity with Port Botany blockade of ZIM Shipping
Today in Parliament Abigail gave a speech in solidarity with peaceful protesters in Port Botany, and calling for their charges to be dropped.
Labor's moves on climate - is it enough?
Abigail spoke in Parliament on Labor's climate bill (in it's initial form before any Greens amendments!).
Media Release: Greens call on Government to back workers and ban engineered stone
The Greens NSW are calling on the NSW Labor government to endorse a total ban on engineered stone. The Greens are calling upon the Government to uphold the recommendations of unions, peak health organisations and workers to place an outright ban on engineered stone. Every health organisation, as well as the CFMEU and a number of key unions have advocated against minimum regulation and pushed for an outright ban.
The Greens call for a statewide, evidence-based cat containment plan
Today Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to implement a statewide evidence-based cat containment plan - one that is humane, effective and supports pet owners to look after their cats responsibly.
NSW Parliament is also a workplace - and one that is not a safe place for women
Abigail gave an adjournment speech last night calling out the toxicity of NSW Parliament as a workplace. MPs have a responsibility to not be part of the problem. We must do better.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2023
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Today Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out the continued failures of successive governments that have driven the barriers that people with Down syndrome face every day in our society.
We need an Independent Office of Animal Welfare - read why
Today in Parliament Abigail delivered her second reading speech for her Bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare.
Recognising the work of Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC)
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke about the importance of animal rehoming services that take in lost, stray and abandoned animals and rehome them to loving fur-ever homes, in the midst of the current pound crisis we are facing.