My Work
It’s time to bring back public banking - run by the public, for the public
Banking is an essential public service, but in Australia it has become entirely privatised. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave an adjournment speech advocating for a Public Bank of NSW that will reinvest profits directly back into the community, meaning we can fund community projects with positive social and environmental outcomes, support small businesses across our community and help people who are unable to afford mortgage repayments or rent.
Only the Greens have a comprehensive plan to end native forest logging for good and to make sure forestry workers aren't left behind in the process
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate calling for an end to the destruction of our irreplaceable native forests and a job-for-job guarantee to ensure forestry workers are supported through a just transition, protecting both our environment and our people.
Honouring the life and advocacy of Marion Gevers
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed motion celebrating the life of Marion Gevers, whose shining legacy will live on in the Greens and across the broader community.
We need to move to 100% renewables
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of the New England Renewable Energy Zone and advocated for a publicly-owned renewables transition that is fully transparent and free from fossil fuel money and political interference.
Asylum seekers deserve humanity
Today in Parliament, Abigail condemned the Albanese Labor Government for waging a propaganda war to hide the appalling cruelty of Australia's asylum seeker policy in light of the war in Iran.
Greens motion passes demanding full funding for frontline domestic violence services
As NSW's deadly domestic violence record continues into 2026, Abigail passed a motion calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently and properly commit to funding the domestic and family violence frontline.
Animal agriculture is one of the greatest threats to our living planet
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion underscoring the true cost of animal agriculture and its devastating impact on the climate and our environment.
As the conflict in Iran continues, fuel retailers are charging tomorrow's price for yesterday's fuel
Today during Question Time, Abigail asked what the NSW Government is doing to regulate the blatant petrol price gouging taking place in our State in response to the illegal war being waged on Iran.
Private schools are paying million dollar salaries to senior leaders while claiming to be not-for-profit. What a joke!
Today during Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the NSW Department of Education and NESA on private schools gaming the rules to get public subsidies and government tax breaks.
MEDIA RELEASE: 2 MILLION TONNE CARBON CLOUD BILLOWING FROM AI DATA CENTRES
2 March 2026 Australia's data centre industry emitted more than 2 million tonnes of greenhouse gases as part of their operations in 2024-25, according to the latest annual emissions data released on Friday.
NSW Labor's failure to rein in runaway energy demand - driven largely by massive new AI data centres - means fossil fuel use is growing while our carbon reduction targets slip out of reach
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail grilled the Minister for Climate Change, Energy and the Environment on why NSW isn't on track to meeting our targets for reducing emissions.
MEDIA RELEASE: CHILD SAFETY DEPENDS ON LISTENING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS - NATIONAL SUMMIT AGREES KEY DEMANDS
23 February 2026 An Early Childhood Education Summit held this weekend has endorsed a statement of demands to reform the sector, set out under ten key issues.
MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS CALL ON NSW GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT FAIR WORK COMMISSION DECISION AND PROPERLY FUND THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL SECTOR
17 February 2026 In a significant decision, the Fair Work Commission has approved a supported bargaining application for community preschools, and accepted the argument that the NSW Government must review and significantly boost funding for community preschools in order to deliver much needed pay rises to teachers and educators.
MEDIA RELEASE: PETS AND WILDLIFE TO BE PROTECTED FROM COUNCIL POISONING - NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL BANS CRUEL 1080 POISON
20 February 2026 Northern Beaches companion animals, long-nosed bandicoots, kookaburras, powerful owls, and all wildlife will now be safe from 1080 poisoning thanks to Northern Beaches Council voting (11–3) to ban the use of 1080 poison on council land.
While the Premier bleated about social cohesion, the State was mobilising to crush political dissent
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke in support of a Greens disallowance of the Major Events Amendment (Israeli Presidential Visit) Regulation 2026, warning against police violence, the government’s role in inciting that violence and the need to defend our fundamental democratic rights.