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Media Release: Greens call on Government to back workers and ban engineered stone
The Greens NSW are calling on the NSW Labor government to endorse a total ban on engineered stone. The Greens are calling upon the Government to uphold the recommendations of unions, peak health organisations and workers to place an outright ban on engineered stone. Every health organisation, as well as the CFMEU and a number of key unions have advocated against minimum regulation and pushed for an outright ban.
NSW Parliament is also a workplace - and one that is not a safe place for women
Abigail gave an adjournment speech last night calling out the toxicity of NSW Parliament as a workplace. MPs have a responsibility to not be part of the problem. We must do better.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2023
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Today Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out the continued failures of successive governments that have driven the barriers that people with Down syndrome face every day in our society.
We need an Independent Office of Animal Welfare - read why
Today in Parliament Abigail delivered her second reading speech for her Bill to establish an Independent Office of Animal Welfare.
Recognising the work of Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC)
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke about the importance of animal rehoming services that take in lost, stray and abandoned animals and rehome them to loving fur-ever homes, in the midst of the current pound crisis we are facing.
Freedom for Öcalan: A Political Solution for the Kurdish Question
Abigail spoke in Parliament about the Federation of Democratic Kurdish Society Australia's launch of their global campaign, "Freedom for Öcalan: A Political Solution for the Kurdish Question".
Tribute to Bidjigal artist and La Perouse Elder, Esme Timbery
Today in Parliament Abigail paid tribute to Aunty Esme Timbery and the incredible legacy she leaves behind through her art.
Tribute to Cal Wilson, beloved comedian, actor, radio and TV presenter
Today Abigail paid tribute to Cal Wilson, who touched the lives of countless Australians.
Disability Royal Commission's Final Report and Recommendations
Today in Parliament Abigail's motion passed unanimously, calling on the NSW Government to step up and do their part to consider the Disability Royal Commission's recommendations.
We need more Wheelchair Accessible Taxis!
Abigail passed a call in Parliament for the NSW Govt to improve the availability of Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WATs) across our state.
WorkSpace Week 2023
Today Abigail passed a call for the NSW Government to take stronger action to improve the quality of life of vulnerable workers across the state, in light of Work Safe Month and WorkSpace Week.
Disability Pride Festival 2023
Abigail passed a motion in Parliament about the success of this year's Disability Pride Festival.
The Million Dollar Disgrace
Today in Parliament Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to cease endorsement of the Million Dollar Race, public subsidisation and gambling industry.
Amidst the warmongering of the major parties, the Greens stand for peace and justice
The Greens reject and condemn all forms of violence, especially against civilians. There must be an immediate ceasefire between the State of Israel and Hamas. The context of this escalating conflict cannot be ignored. For there to be peace there must be an end to the State of Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. Following a ceasefire, there must be a redoubling of efforts to end the occupation and establish a just and lasting peace.
We cannot ignore the broader context when speaking about Israel and Palestine
On behalf of the Greens, Abigail moved an amendment to a Labor motion to recognise the broader context in relation to Israel and Palestine and the events of October 7, 2023.