My Work
Meet Sabine: a retired racing greyhound
Abigail gave an impassioned speech in Parliament about the greyhound racing industry's blatant disregard for animal welfare.
Tribute to Louise Kuchel
Today Abigail paid tribute to the passing of a truly incredible person, Lou Kuchel. Lou was an inspiration to the disability community, and to all who knew her.
Both sides of politics vote against the Wamberal community
Today Abigail debated the matter of the horrendous Wamberal seawall proposal. Unfortunately both sides of politics maintained their refusal to listen to the science, which is so clearly telling us we need a planned retreat!
Vulnerable people under trustees and guardianships deserve autonomy and choice
Abigail spoke in opposition to the Government's latest attempt to railroad the experiences of vulnerable people. This Bill would effectively remove elements of consent from beneficiaries under trustees.
Keep our energy in public hands!
In Question Time, Abigail asked the Energy Minister about Labor's refusal to admit their love of privatisation - this time in relation to the state's energy assets.
Save Manipur, Save Women
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a motion condemning the horrific violence against Kuki-zo women occurring in Manipur. NSW stands in solidarity with the Manipur community.
Media Release: Greens table petition for proposed Wamberal Beach seawall to be stopped immediately until community and environmental concerns are investigated
NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for the Central Coast Abigail Boyd has today tabled the “Stop Wamberal Beach Seawall” petition in NSW Parliament. The petition received 1,377 signatures in 3 weeks, and was instigated by Corinne Lamont from community group Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS).
Improving employment outcomes for people with disability
Today in Parliament Abigail successfully passed a call for the Government to take direct action to improve employment outcomes for people with Disability in our state.
Media Release: EPA to prosecute Delta over Vales Point fish kill
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a prosecution against Sunset Power International Pty Ltd trading as Delta Electricity (Delta) in the Land and Environment Court in relation to a fish kill occurring near the Vales Point Power Station at Lake Macquarie in September 2022.
Media Release: A 2.6% coal royalty increase is an insult
The NSW Government has today announced their plans to raise coal royalties by 2.6%, starting July next year.
Media Release: Greens respond to Eraring speculation
As Greens' Treasury and Energy Spokesperson, Abigail today condemned NSW Labor for their failure to close down coal and invest in renewables, ahead of decisions to keep Eraring open.
Critical Line Item Podcast: Boyd and the NSW edition of consultants behaving badly
Listen to my chat with Tom Ravlic on his podcast, Critical Line Item, where I talk about the ins and outs of the consultants inquiry and where to go from here.
Consultancy firms should pay their fair share in payroll tax!
Today in Parliament, Abigail moved for the Big Four consultancy firms to finally pay their fair share in payroll tax. Unfortunately it didn't pass, but the consultancy sector and the Labor government have been put on notice.
Bringing our revenue legislation up to date
Abigail spoke on the Revenue, Fines and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, emphasising the importance of disclosures and penalties for mega-corporations failing to pay tax.
Labor needs to honour the deal!
Today Abigail called out the Minns Government for broken promise after broken promise.