My Work
For the first time in twenty years, more than 1,000 ABC journalists and staff have walked off the job
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion in solidarity with over 1,000 ABC staff who have striked after management offered a one-off $1,000 payment that excluded casuals and attracted no super, while asking workers to accept more work, less job security and no real pay rise.
It's time to bring our buses back where they belong: in public hands
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion on how the privatisation of our buses has delivered worse services for commuters, higher costs for taxpayers and lower pay and conditions for drivers.
Over 100 service stations have run dry while mining companies are sitting on months of diesel
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate on Australia's lack of fuel sovereignty leaving communities stranded and called on the Government to audit and redistribute the taxpayer-subsidised diesel being hoarded by mining companies.
Where does the interest on your rental bond actually go?
During Question Time, Abigail asked the NSW Treasurer if they will stop ripping off renters and pocketing the interest accrued on rental bond holdings that do not get passed back to the renter at the point of reimbursement.
Will the NSW Government, the largest employer in the Southern Hemisphere, reinstate remote working for NSW Public Servants as a cost of living and fuel conservation measure?
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the NSW Government to repeal their return to office mandate and encourage NSW Public Servants to work from home where possible in light of the cost of living and fuel price and accessibility crisis currently unfolding.
Close the tracks, rehome the greyhounds and support workers with a just transition
Today in Parliament, Abigail backed a call for the production of documents to further transparency on what is happening with NSW greyhound racing tracks.
AI is built on theft and the exploitation of workers
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate on artificial intelligence and workers' rights. While the tech industry builds its profits on stolen creativity, exploited labour and environmental destruction, she called for collective ownership of AI systems, democratic governance of automation and mandatory worker consultation before AI is deployed in any workplace.
We must dismantle the barriers in police and legal systems that prevent victim-survivors of sexual violence from seeking justice, healing and recovery
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the report “What No One Told Us: How critical gaps in legal literacy shape poor responses to sexual assault in Australia, and the way forward” compiled by the victim-survivor advocacy organisation, With You We Can.
While fuel in the regions runs dry, mining companies are hoarding millions of litres of taxpayer subsidised diesel
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling out the discrepancy between the mining sector who are hoarding millions of taxpayer subsidised diesel while regional families can't fill up at the petrol station and farmers can't fuel their tractors.
There is an alarming number of employers discriminating against certain candidates as part of their recruitment processes
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion highlighting the unfair exclusionary practices of many employers against candidates including people with disability, First Nations people, people over 55, and people who live with a long-term illness or mental illness.
Bangladesh reclaims democracy in a historic general election
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion congratulating the people of Bangladesh who have loudly rejected autocratic rule and overwhelmingly called for a democratic future underpinned by justice, national sovereignty, political stability and lasting peace.
The federal poisons regulator has certified that it is in the public interest to ban deadly SGARS from being sold on our shelves
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the NSW Government to put pressure on the Australian Government to implement a retail ban on toxic SGAR products that are wreaking havoc on our wildlife and ecosystems.
Building a strong early childhood sector means listening to the teachers and educators who have been demanding change for decades
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending everyone who added their voice and expertise to the ground-breaking Early Childhood Education Summit in February.
Scotland and Wales have banned greyhound racing!
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion congratulating the people of Scotland and Wales for choosing compassion over cruelty and voting to ban greyhound racing.
It’s time to bring back public banking - run by the public, for the public
Banking is an essential public service, but in Australia it has become entirely privatised. Today in Parliament, Abigail gave an adjournment speech advocating for a Public Bank of NSW that will reinvest profits directly back into the community, meaning we can fund community projects with positive social and environmental outcomes, support small businesses across our community and help people who are unable to afford mortgage repayments or rent.