My Work
NSW Parliament intervenes before 20 Specialist Child Workers in domestic violence refugees lose their job
Following a Greens motion unanimously passed in the NSW Parliament Upper House yesterday, the NSW Government has today confirmed that they will extend funding for 20 Specialist Workers for Children and Young People which was due to expire on June 30 2023.
Inflation and Corporate Greed
Today Abigail called on the NSW Government to help drive down inflation through the introduction of price controls and tax and competition policy reform to protect our community from the cost of living crisis.
Fixing the Broken Pound and Shelter System
Today Abigail called out the horrific alleged animal abuses of dogs and puppies at the Bourke Shire Council Pound in February and demanded action to fix the broken pound and animal shelter system in NSW.
Calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence
Today Abigail called for the establishment of a select committee to investigate the potential risks and uses of AI and for laws regulating it to be finalised.
Greens announce wellbeing budget bill as NSW Government prepares for ‘budget repair’
Today Abigail announced a Bill to create a structure for a wellbeing budget for NSW, the Fiscal Responsibility Amendment (Wellbeing Budget) Bill 2023.
Standing in Solidarity with Striking Writers
Today Abigail moved a motion in standing in solidarity with the striking Writers Guild of America and calling for the urgent need to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.
Mandatory Minimum Accessibility Standards For All homes
Today Abigail called for NSW to follow the lead of almost every other state in Australia and implement mandatory minimum accessibility standards for all homes.
Government Bill doesn't come close to ending pork barrelling
The first Bill to tackle grants reform in NSW is welcome, but fails to implement key recommendations promised during the Labor party’s election campaign.
NSW Government rejects ban on engineered stone
Last night the NSW Labor Government rejected a ban on engineered stone in a motion put forward by Abigail on behalf of the Greens.
People experiencing homelessness and companion animals
Today Abigail spoke on the need to fix our laws to protect people experiencing homelessness, who often also have companion animals.
Greens secure funding for One Stop Shop disability clinic
Today in Parliament Abigail passed a call for NSW Health to fund on a trial basis the One Stop Shop disability clinic in Westmead Hospital, which is currently operated entirely by volunteers.
Implementing A Progressive Coal Royalty Scheme
Today Abigail called on the NSW Labor Government to implement a progressive coal royalty scheme so that big mining companies pay their fair share.
No War! Stop AUKUS!
Greens MPs in the NSW Upper House have tabled the first-ever joint motion, which unpicks the danger of the AUKUS pact.
Empty The Tanks Worldwide Day
Today Abigail called on NSW Parliament to acknowledge Empty the Tanks day, recognising the suffering of dolphins and orcas bred and held hostage in captivity, and calling on Queensland to outlaw the cruel practice.
Parliament is no place for Lord's Prayer
Our democratic institutions are meant to be secular and inclusive for all. Why does NSW Parliament start every day with the Lord's Prayer?