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New portfolio allocations for Greens NSW MPs!
Abigail is proud to announce the Greens NSW MPs' new portfolio allocations as we say goodbye to David Shoebridge and hello to Sue Higginson!
Today the Coalition has made it a crime to protest at Town Hall
Fresh regulations made under the new anti-protest laws have made it a crime, punishable by up to 2 years in jail, to take part in or organise a protest at Town Hall that blocks any of the entrances to the train station.
The Greens will always fight for your right to protest
After a long debate, the Government unfortunately passed their draconian anti-protest laws with support from the Labor Party. The Greens fought to the very end for the right to protest, and will continue to fight for this fundamental democratic right.
Greens Condemn Authoritarian Creep in NSW
Draconian anti-protest laws have been rammed through NSW Parliament in less than 48 hours by the Coalition Government with the support of Labor and the conservative crossbench.
We must fund specialist women's health services
Abigail called on the Government to provide a public specialist mental health service for women, including specialist trauma informed mental health services, and more funding for frontline women's services.
Greens continue to fight to block Coalition Government's draconian anti-protest laws
Abigail demanded transparency from the Minister for Roads, questioning whether the Government received any external legal advice before ramming through anti-protest laws.
World Autism Awareness Day 2022
Abigail spoke in Parliament about the urgent need to support a National Autism Strategy, in light of World Autism Awareness Day.
The importance of freedom in political communication
Today, Abigail spoke in support of a motion on the concerning effects of concert provisions on our implied freedom of political communication.
What is the Disability Minister doing to advocate for blind and low vision voters?
Today Abigail questioned the Disability Minister about iVote being scrapped, and asked what the Government is doing to ensure blind and low vision voters can vote in the next State election.
Budgets are about choices - what will this Government choose?
Tonight Abigail gave an impassioned speech about the role of Budgets in our democracy, in light of the Federal Budget being recently released.
This Government's blundered response to the Northern Rivers floods
Abigail spoke in Parliament about the LNP Government's continued failure to protect communities affected by climate change induced flooding.
Condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
Abigail spoke in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and called on the NSW Government to condemn Putin's military aggression.
Supporting the right to die with dignity
Today Abigail spoke in further support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021, which she is a proud co-sponsor of.
National Day of Women living with HIV
Abigail spoke about the disproportionate barriers that women living with HIV face compared to men, in regards to medical settings as well as in the community.
Breaking down barriers for people with HIV/AIDS in our community
Abigail spoke about World Aids Day and the need for direct Government action to break down barriers that people with HIV/AIDS face every day.