My Work
Parliament put on notice on climate inaction
Today, Abigail put Labor and the Coalition on notice over their failure to respond to the climate crisis with appropriate urgency, moving a motion that recognised the findings of the latest IPCC report of the physical science basis of climate change.
INQUIRY INTO THE NSW LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT'S COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR TRANSPORT PROJECTS
This week Abigail is chairing a parliamentary inquiry into the impact of the NSW Liberal-National Government's acquisition of land for transport projects.
Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link: Environmental and Health Impacts
In today's hearing for the inquiry into the Western Harbour Tunnel, Abigail raised with bureaucrats the significant environmental impacts in relation to the tunnel and link.
Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link: Impact on Marine Life
In today's hearing for the inquiry into the Western Harbour Tunnel, Abigail quesitoned the marine risks that the tunnel poses...
GIVE US BACK OUR DEMOCRACY
Covid Crisis Demands Honesty, Transparency & Accountability from Government: a statement from your Greens MPs.
WestConnex headphones limiting compensation and accountability for impacted residents
In Budget Estimates last week, Abigail asked about the bizarre move by WestConnex to send noise-cancelling headphones and respite deeds to impacted residents. These deeds limit the ability of residents to seek further compensation and talk to media about the damage caused to their homes.
Down with the aquatic monument to James Cook
Last week in Budget Estimates, Abigail asked about proposed plans at the site of invasion of Australia for ferry wharves and an "aquatic monument" to James Cook.
End Battery Cages
Today Abigail has written to the Minister for Agriculture to urge action to phase out the use of battery cages for hens in egg production.
Not if, but when – Parliamentary Inquiry recommends NSW criminalise coercive control
Today the Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control established in response to my Bill has handed down a unanimous report recommending that NSW introduces a stand-alone coercive control offence alongside existing domestic violence laws.
Preventing Cruelty to Animals
Today Abigail voted in support of a successful motion to amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill that would see greater protection for animals through stronger enforcement and punishment measures including mandatory animal bans for people convicted of particularly serious crimes against animals.
Opposing Offshore Drilling for Oil and Gas
Today Abigail moved a motion recognising the strong community opposition to offshore drilling for oil and gas in NSW, calling on the NSW Government to oppose the renewal of Advent Energy's Petroleum Exploration Permit [PEP11] and to prevent the construction or installation of any infrastructure related to PEP-11 drilling or offshore exploration in New South Wales.
Animal Cruelty Inquiry Response
Today Abigail delivered the Greens response to the select committee on Animal Cruelty Laws inquiry.
Greens Highlight Problematic GWIC Regulation
This week's committee hearings for the Inquiry into GWIC saw Abigail revealing several problems with GWIC as a regulatory body.
Greens Grill GWIC Authorities on Greyhound Welfare
In this week's committee hearing for Inquiry into the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), Abigail grilled GWIC authorities on greyhound welfare, raising issues such as rates of greyhound euthanasia in the industry and gaps in the whole-of-life tracking system.
What Has Changed Since the 2017 GWIC Reforms?
In this week's committee hearings for the Inquiry into GWIC, Abigail questioned the progress of the greyhound industry since the 2017 reforms.