My Work
Recognising the dedicated volunteers of the Owl & the Pussycat Farm Animal Sanctuary
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion praising the work of the Owl & the Pussycat Farm Animal Sanctuary and called on the NSW Government to commit to funding organisations like this so they can continue their vital work caring for animals.
Matter of Public Importance: DFV prevention and response
Today in Parliament, Abigail stopped government business for an urgent Matter of Public Importance, discussing the persistent deficit in comprehensive, multilayered approaches to prevention, response, and recovery in the domestic and family violence space across both federal and state governments. If we are to address this epidemic, we must invest in holistic prevention measures.
Greens demand Labor commit to making all NSW beaches fully accessible
Less than 20 beaches in NSW currently offer accessible features. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion urging Labor to allocate funding to make all NSW beaches accessible to people of all abilities, neurodiversity, and ages.
It's Neighbourhood Centre Week!
To mark Neighbourhood Centre Week 2024, Abigail gave notice of a motion in Parliament calling on Labor to commit ongoing core funding in the NSW 2024-25 Budget to support both existing and new neighbourhood centres, recognising their vital role in our communities.
Recognising the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital - Australia's largest mobile wildlife hospital
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the work of the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital as Australia's largest wildlife hospital on wheels.
Greens demand Labor stand in solidarity with workplaces and schools organising for Palestine
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to uphold the democratic right to peaceful protest across all organisations, businesses and educational institutions and to publicly condemn the ongoing genocide in Gaza and to halt the provision of weapons to this genocide.
Labor tightens their fist and backpedal on local council de-amalgamation support
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of the Greens Local Government Amendment (De-Amalgamation Plebiscites) Bill, which Labor championed when in opposition and have now rejected since coming into power. Classic.
Unidentifiable corporate influence lurking in the halls of Parliament
Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech highlighting the pervasive presence of unidentified lobbyists freely moving and exerting influence in the halls of Parliament.
When will governments finally listen?
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to Labor's debate on domestic family and sexual violence, slamming current and previous governments for consistently ignoring decades of advice and recommendations from countless expert organisations and victim-survivors. Will they finally heed the call?
Celebrating the Tamil Women's Group International Women's Day event
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion in celebration of the Tamil Women's Group International Women's Day event hosted at Parliament House in March, commending the group and community members who promote values of peace, culture and connection.
NSW Upper House passes Greens motion calling for a dramatic uplift in government funding for domestic and family violence services
Today, the NSW Upper House passed Abigail's motion calling for a dramatic increase in government funding for domestic and family violence services and programs! This is a significant moment, with all sides of politics agreeing that we won’t begin to effectively address the domestic and family violence crisis in our state without the NSW government finally committing far higher levels of funding to the sector.
1 in 4 women have been sexually harassed in the workplace in the past 12 months
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion demanding the NSW Government ensure all workplaces are free from sexual harassment, disrespect and discrimination, and take direct action to uphold this responsibility.
Will Labor commit to implementing the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to work with the Council for Intellectual Disability NSW in implementing key asks based on the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission, specifically those that directly impact the lives of people with intellectual disability.
Demanding the recognition of animal abuse as a precursor to domestic and family violence
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the link between animal abuse and domestic and family violence, and calling on the NSW Government to urgently implement reforms to address this issue.
State of crisis: Greens demand NSW Labor match Victorian funding to combat domestic and family violence epidemic
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion demanding the NSW Labor Government commit to properly funding domestic and family violence services and programs, at a level on par with the Victorian Government as a bare minimum.