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Support a future for Bylong
The potential threat of a new coal mine can see once thriving-communities gutted. Local residents face years of campaigning and fighting to protect their local area, while others are driven out of the area for fear of the environmental impact coal mining will have on air and water quality, local amenities and livelihoods. The NSW Court of Appeal has thankfully rejected KEPCO’s appeal against an earlier refusal to allow it to mine coal in the Bylong Valley. Now it’s time for land in the Bylong Valley to be given back to the community so they can have a chance to regrow.
Greens Propose Amendments to Ensure Fairer Jobs Plus Agreements
Today Abigail proposed several amendments to the Jobs Plus Bill, which address the broad ministerial delegation power in relation to the Jobs Plus Program as well as the eligibility for payroll tax exemption.
Greens Bill Introduced to Ensure No Greyhound Disappears
Abigail Boyd, Greens NSW Upper House MP and animal welfare spokesperson, has this morning introduced the Greyhound Racing Amendment (Whole-of-life Tracking) Bill to the NSW Parliament, which will allow genuine whole-of-life tracking of all greyhounds that have been involved in the racing industry.
No More Animal Testing
Today Abigail supported a motion to require greater transparency from the NSW Government on all incidents of welfare concerns regarding animals used for medical research. Abigail indicated the Greens' stance against the animal experimentation industry.
Revealing the Privatisation of Newcastle Port
Today Abigail supported a motion to reveal the NSW Liberal-National Government's secret privatisation deal with the Newcastle Port which are restricting development and having adverse economic affects on workers in the Upper Hunter.
Keep Our Land In Public Hands
Abigail spoke briefly today in support of a motion to recognise the alarming increase in privatisation of public land under the NSW Liberal-National Government.
Greens' Bill to Ensure No More Missing Greyhounds
Today Abigail introduced the Greens' Greyhound Whole-of-Life Tracking Bill, which will close the loophole in the law to account for all greyhounds from birth to death and ensure that no more greyhounds slip through the cracks of the racing industry.
Speaking on Women's Safety and The Under-reporting of Sexual Assault
Today Abigail stood in Parliament to address the notorious under-reporting of sexual assault and some of the factors behind this.
Wollar Community Says No More Coal
Abigail stood today to show support for the Wollar community, which has been and continues to be heavily impacted by coal mining. Abigail opposed the recent allocation for yet more coal mining in the area, and emphasised the urgent need to support our communities in transitioning away from coal.
Greens Vote to Protect Vulnerable Members of Our Community Against Mandatory Disease Testing
Today Abigail, and colleague David Shoebridge, spoke against a Mandatory Disease Testing Bill, and voted against amendments which fail to protect vulnerable members of our community.
Greens to Support Transition to Digital Land Titles System
Today Abigail spoke briefly in support of the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021, emphasising the need to ensure the transition is safe, secure, and in the best interest of NSW residents.
Ending Violence Against Animals and Children
Last night Abigail voted in support of a successful motion to ensure that offenses of animal cruelty prevent offenders from gaining a Working With Children Check.
Protecting Democracy in the Upper House
Last night Abigail spoke out against the NSW Government's attempt to impose a President on the Upper House despite their lack of majority votes. Today the Upper House continues its fundamental role in this democracy of holding the Government to account.
Supporting Upper Hunter Communities in the Just Transition From Coal
Today Abigail spoke briefly in support of the Upper Hunter and Hunter Valley communities, who the NSW Government has continuously ignored in their calls for economic support in transitioning from coal.
Greens Clean Air Bill Calls for Strict Emissions Restrictions
Today Abigail introduced the Greens' new Clean Air Bill, which will protect the health of our communities by setting stricter limits on toxic emissions and mandating the installation of emission control equipment that has been standard across the United States, Europe and China for many years.