My Work
The NSW Council of Social Service confirms that cost of living pressures are worsening across the state
Cost of living strains in NSW are escalating. Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to provide targeted support, invest in affordable housing, and improve access to essential services.
Protect our universities from creeping privatisation
Today in Parliament Abigail spoke about the concerning state of corporate governance on university boards and creeping privatisation of universities.
Safe, quality and inclusive education is a fundamental human right for all children and young people in NSW
As Chair of the inquiry, Abigail took note of the recently tabled final report into the experiences of children and young people with disability in NSW educational settings.
How can Labor justify the inadequate pay offer made to nurses and midwives?
Today while nurses and midwives rallied outside Parliament, Abigail confronted the Treasurer in Question Time about Labor's refusal to meet their demands.
Labor's lukewarm response to recommendations of Greens-chaired consultants inquiry
As Chair of the Public Accountability and Works Committee, Abigail took note of the Labor government's lukewarm response to the recommendations out of the recent consultants inquiry.
The McPhillamys decision is being used as a convenient excuse for opportunism and self-serving spin
Today Abigail contributed to a Matter of Public Importance debate led by the Greens. The Greens initiated this debate to set the record straight on the impacts of the McPhillamys goldmine and the tailings dam, and give voice to the local community.
Strengthening our domestic violence laws
Today in Parliament Abigail spoke in support of the government's new domestic violence legislation that will strengthen our laws in relation to ADVO breaches, prevention orders, and expanding the definition of stalking to include technology related stalking.
Ban the cruel practice of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to expedite the ban of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds and prohibit the export of their reproductive materials.
We need to recognise children as victims of domestic and family violence in their own right
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to commit to supporting the specific health, safety and recovery needs of child victims of domestic and family violence through dedicated policy and legislation.
Celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day
Sex work is work! Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion celebrating Sex Worker Pride Day and urged the NSW Government to commit to the full realisation of rights, respect and recognition of sex workers within policy and legislation.
Why is Australia the only country in the world that permits the cruel practice of mulesing?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the Federal and State Governments to commit to following through on the prohibition of the barbaric practice of live lamb cutting.
An escalating crisis of modern slavery is unfolding among temporary migrant workers in rural NSW
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion regarding the recently tabled report by the NSW Modern Slavery Commissioner: ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW’ and urged the NSW Government to implement all of its recommendations.
Is the NSW Government serious about keeping women and children safe?
Today in Parliament, Abigail once again raised concerns about the number of actively serving police officers with domestic and family violence offences working within the community.
Fossil fuel money is funding renewable energy misinformation
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate in support of offshore wind initiatives and called out the conservative parties who peddle misleading claims about the potential environmental impacts of these projects to protect their coal and gas interests.
Schooling the Coalition on the economy amid the cost of living crisis
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate offering the Opposition some pointers on how the economy actually works.