My Work
We must not look away from Palestine
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion calling on the world to remain resolute in loudly and unequivocally demanding justice, lasting peace and a free Palestine.
The Ageing and Disability Commission is being set up to fail by a government that refuses to fund it properly
Today in Parliament, Abigail called out the chronic underfunding of the Ageing and Disability Commission, a body that has seen calls to its helpline rise 66 per cent and reports of abuse nearly double since 2019, yet continues to be denied the demand-based funding it needs to protect older people and people with disability from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Another hyperscale data centre planned for Lane Cove
Today I met with Greens Councillor Rochelle Flood and a group of Lane Cove residents who have become increasingly concerned about the scale and concentration of data centre developments planned for their suburb.
SMH: Parents are losing their faith in the childcare industry
29 April 2026 Parents invest enormous trust in the childcare industry, but they are fast losing their faith as scandals – including allegations of sexual abuse in centres, physical assaults and neglect – mount, costs increase and quality issues persist.
Crikey: Local councils are calling to freeze AI data centre construction
Data centres are already delaying houses being built because of their demands for electricity and water, councils have claimed in a first-of-its-kind inquiry into the impact of the digital infrastructure in Australia.
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.