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Media Release: Greens NSW reaffirm support for offshore wind and slam dishonest campaigning from those opposing transition to renewables
5 December 2023 In the face of escalating misinformation and campaigning by anti-renewables groups over offshore wind zones, the Greens NSW have reaffirmed their support for offshore wind as a key component of the transition away from fossil fuels.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023. The domestic, family and sexual violence have been demanding action from governments for so long - it's well past time governments listen.
Carers play a vital role in our society
Today Abigail spoke about the important role that carers play in the everyday lives of millions of people with disability, older people and children.
Inclusive employment for women with disability
The Victorian Government recently partnered with Women with Disabilities Victoria to fund an employment program supporting women with disability to secure work in health, social and disability services. Women with disability bring unique and valuable skills and lived experience to these roles. Abigail passed a call in Parliament for the NSW Government to take action in this area to support women with disability in NSW.
World Toilet Day 2023
19 November is World Toilet Day! What's that all about? Today Abigail passed a call for the government to eliminate barriers to accessing sanitation faced by 24% of Australians.
Domestic and family violence services are hugely inaccessible for women with disability
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a motion highlighting the significant barriers women with disability face when accessing domestic, family and sexual violence services.
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!).