My Work
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Sex work is work. Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion urgently calling on the NSW Government to protect the dignity, safety and equality of sex workers.
Why isn't the government doing more to support sexual assault victims?
The NSW Government continues to fail victim-survivors of sexual assault. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the Attorney General to require the DCJ to urgently review the entire justice system's handling of sexual assault cases.
How many greyhounds need to die before Wentworth Park is shut down?
Today in Parliament, Abigail demanded the NSW Government terminate the lease at Wentworth Park before more greyhounds continue to die on the racetrack.
Greens pass motion in support of neurodivergent parents
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the creation and work of the Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association.
Why are braille materials still so widely inaccessible?
Today in Parliament, Abigail successfully passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to increase investment in accessible braille materials for children and young people to remove barriers faced by people who are blind, low vision or vision impaired.
Remove police perpetrators from domestic and family violence investigations
Victims of DFV at the hands of a police officer deserve, at the very least, to have their claims handled by a different command to their perpetrator. Today, Abigail gave notice of a motion in Parliament urging the NSW Police Minister to enforce the LECC recommendation to require DFV complaints to be investigated by a Command separate to that of the alleged perpetrator.
International Women's Day - the stark reality for women beyond cupcakes and symbolism
Women's liberation depends on the collective fight for justice of all women. Today in Parliament Abigail called on the NSW Government to take tangible action to dismantle the capitalist patriarchy and realise women's rights across the world.
Will the government join the pledge to end domestic and family violence?
We must fight to eliminate violence against women. Today in Parliament, Abigail urged all NSW MPs to sign the Domestic Violence NSW's Pledge to end DFV.
Why are children being exposed to the brutality and cruelty of greyhound tracks?
Greyhound racing perpetuates severe animal abuse and poses psychological risks to onsite child workers. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice urging the NSW Government to raise the minimum age for racetrack workers to 18.
Expose the blatant mismanagement and cronyism of the WestInvest Program
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a motion to enable the recovery and review of all of the documents and correspondence handled by the previous Government relating to the WestInvest sham.
What Action Is the Government Taking Against Price Gouging by Privatised Energy Companies?
The privatisation of NSW's energy grid has led to skyrocketing costs, pushing nearly one-third of households to seek energy bill relief. In Parliament today, Abigail called on the Government to intervene to prevent further price gouging by rapacious private energy companies.
The Greens urge Labor to commit to People with Disability Australia's 2024-25 pre-budget requests
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to funding the disability sector in the upcoming budget. Last year's budget invested next to nothing in improving the lives of people with disability. It's time Labor took far bolder action to meet the demands of the sector.
Media Release: Greens call for whole of system review of handling of sexual assault cases
7 March 2024 The Greens are calling for a whole of system review of the NSW Justice system’s handing of sexual assault cases.
Shocking police perpetrator stats in domestic and family violence cases
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail confronted Police Minister Yasmin Catley over the government's failure to implement recommendations from the LECC and the Auditor General in relation to the bias and conflict of interest when police investigate their own mates in domestic violence matters.
Has GWIC turned a blind eye to the impact of children's exposure to animal abuse on the racetrack?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail challenged Steve Griffin, CEO of the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission and the Minister for Gaming and Racing, David Harris, on the lack of measures in place to safeguard children who are working on racetracks from the danger of gambling and animal abuse.