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Given the recent Eraring Power Station debacle, does the NSW Government have a plan for powering Tomago Aluminium Smelter when Bayswater closes in 2030?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail pressed the Minister for Energy on the future plans for the Tomago Aluminium Smelter, raising concerns over renewable energy readiness.
Once upon a time, Minns wasn’t in the greyhound racing industry’s pocket—so what changed?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail quizzed the NSW Premier, who dodged questions about his 2016 stance on shutting down the greyhound racing industry— a position he now seems to have forgotten.
Will the NSW Government deliver on lobbying reforms recommended in Operation Eclipse?
Today in Budget Estimates, Abigail advocated for greater transparency on unidentifiable lobbyists with unrestricted access to Parliamentary offices and more comprehensive Ministerial diary disclosures.
The NSW Government's ongoing failure to fund technology assisted voting erodes the democratic rights of people with disability
Today in Budget Estimates, the Electoral Commission confirmed NSW Labor's decision to deny funding for technology assisted voting, further increasing barriers for people with disability and their independent participation in democracy.
Will the NSW Government end discrimination against children with disability in private schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail questioned the Minister for Education on private schools' exemption from the Anti-Discrimination Act and its negative impact on students with disability.
What is the NSW Department of Education's plan for making all schools fully accessible?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked the Department of Education what they are proactively doing to upgrade NSW schools to be fully accessible.
Is the NSW Education Department prioritising investment in staff training to support students facing domestic and family violence?
Today, during Budget Estimates, Abigail questioned the Department of Education on how they are training and supporting teachers to identify and assist students affected by domestic and family violence.
There is no such thing as neutral when it comes to genocide
Today, as Chair of a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail challenged the Minister for Education regarding a directive from the Department of Education that has enforced the silencing of discussions about the genocide in Gaza within NSW schools. As a result, the Department has agreed to review the policy.
Will Labor deliver on their commitment to make all NSW public schools accessible?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on public school funding cuts impacting staffing and accessibility for students with disabilities.
What exactly is the Department of Education's "inclusive education unit"?
Today, in Budget Estimates, Abigail continued to pick apart Labor's disappointing response to the Disability Royal Commission, inquiring about s so called "inclusive education unit" which isn't even a unit.
How will Labor incentivise teachers to pursue continued learning in disability education in NSW schools?
Today, while chairing a Budget Estimates hearing, Abigail pressed the Minister for Education on how teachers will be encouraged to engage in professional development in disability related areas now that Labor has removed it as a mandatory requirement.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens-led inquiry demands overhaul of NSW’s education system riddled with ableism and discrimination
22 August 2024 A landmark parliamentary inquiry chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today handed down its report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational settings. With over 20 findings and 28 recommendations, the report sets out a plan to overhaul NSW’s entire education system to ensure that it is genuinely inclusive and accessible for students with disability.
The more successful the union, the more hated it is by business and conservative politicians
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke against NSW Labor's CFMEU administration bill. While the Greens collaborated with Labor to safeguard the bill from a future anti-union Liberal government, it remains a deeply flawed and dreadful bill.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens slam NSW Labor’s broken promise to create an independent office for animal welfare
14 August 2024 Today the NSW Labor Government has confirmed their plans for an independent office of animal welfare — except that it will not be independent, not an office and not for animal welfare.
Labor continues to pat itself on the back and pad investors pockets amid cost of living crisis
Today in Parliament, Abigail called out Labor's shameless self-congratulatory motion purporting to make first homes more affordable, while actually driving up prices and making the market even more inaccessible.