My Work
Greens host expert-led Domestic and Family Violence Forum at NSW Parliament
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion urging the NSW Government to collaborate with individuals with lived experience, advocates, and experts in the domestic and family violence sector on prevention, policy, and decision-making.
Commending Future Sooner's citizens' inquiry into the health impacts of coal-fired power stations
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the advocacy of the community-led group, Future Sooner, in championing a clean and healthy future for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie.
Commending the Walk for WAGEC - fundraising for vital frontline domestic and family violence services
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion recognising the incredible, community-led Walk for WAGEC, raising funds for programs for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, and urged the NSW Government to pledge funding for similar grassroots organisations.
Parliament passes call for DFV services that cater to the needs of LGBTIQ+ victim-survivors
Today Abigail passed a call for the government to properly fund frontline domestic, family and sexual violence services that specifically cater to the needs of LGBTIQ+ victim-survivors.
Greens demand the Federal Government review its funding arrangements with Bangladesh
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the Government to support anti-corruption initiatives in Bangladesh and to exercise thorough due diligence to ensure Australian funds allocated to the country are not lining the pockets of crooked officials.
Exporting greyhounds is no welfare solution! Ban overbreeding in racing!
In response to the abrupt closure of Wyee Greyhounds As Pets adoption facility, Abigail gave notice of a motion in Parliament demanding Labor implement breeding caps in the racing industry.
Labor's Eraring extension - a burning smoke screen to 'keep the lights on'
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion slamming the NSW Government for extending the continuation of the monumentally pollutive and unsafe Eraring coal-fired power station.
Media Release: NSW inquiry report signals an end to consultants’ vampiric drain on public sector
After a thorough and forensic inquiry process, the Greens chaired Public Accountability and Works Committee has today tabled its report into the NSW Government’s Use and Management of Consulting Services.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens condemn Eraring extension deal and capitulation on renewable rollout
23 May 2024 Following the NSW Labor government’s recently announced deal to extend the life of Eraring power station, the Greens have called on the NSW Labor government to be far more ambitious in the rollout for renewable energy.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens raise alarm over plans to transform Wyee greyhound adoption facility into greyhound export base
22 May 2024 Abigail Boyd, Greens NSW MP and spokesperson for animal welfare, has raised the alarm over Greyhound Racing NSW’s (GRNSW) announcement that a Wyee greyhound adoption facility will be abruptly shut down and transformed into a base for greyhounds set to be exported to the US.
Commending the expert services of the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging the vital and socially inclusive frontline support services provided by the Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre provide for people with disability, victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, those experiencing homelessness and people affected by climate related disasters.
Commending the work of the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion recognising the incredible and essential frontline services the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre provides for people in their community facing situations like DFV, homelessness and climate disasters.
Commending the work and legacy of Marcia Chapman of Jenny's Place
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion celebrating the dedicated service of Marcia Chapman, a tireless advocate for women affected by domestic and family violence, homelessness, and poverty, as she retires from her role as Executive Manager of Jenny's Place.
The Labor Federal Government continues the cycle of chronic underfunding in the domestic and family violence sector in the 2024-25 Budget
Today in Parliament, Abigail moved a motion slamming the Federal Government for the measly crumbs they have allocated to the domestic and family violence sector in the 2024-25 Budget and urged the NSW Government not to follow in their shameful footsteps in the upcoming NSW Budget.
When will the NSW Government sign up to the National Construction Code silver accessibility standards?
Given the undeniable link between inaccessible housing options spurring homelessness as well as causing some women to remain trapped in abusive households, Abigail queried the Minister for Housing and Homelessness today in Parliament on when the NSW Government will FINALLY join the majority of Australian states in signing onto the National Construction Code's silver accessibility standards...