Abigail called out the major shortcomings in the Labor Government's rental reform bill in relation to making it easier for renters to keep pets. Under Labor's bill which has now passed parliament, the power to refuse a pet still remains in the hands of landlords despite efforts from the Greens to improve these provisions. 

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed an amendment that will lump private health insurers with a million dollar fine if they're not honest and transparent in the future. Successive governments have allowed private health insurers to rip off our state and get a free ride for far too long - to the tune of hundreds of millions of public dollars. 

Today in Parliament Abigail spoke in support of the Government's well-overdue rental reforms bill, which will finally end no-grounds evictions and introduce some crucial protections for renters. Unfortunately, the bill falls short in properly ensuring pet-friendly rentals - Abigail spoke about the implications this will have on victim-survivors of domestic violence with pets, pets who themselves are victims of violence, and all renters seeking to find a rental that accommodates their pets. 

Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate opposing the commercial slaughter of kangaroos in NSW. While global momentum builds to end the trade of kangaroo parts, including recent U.S. legislative efforts to ban kangaroo imports, Labor and the Coalition sadly supported this awful motion.

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion recognising the 10th anniversary of World Kobane Day, commemorating the Kurdish resistance against ISIS in 2014 and affirming solidarity with Kurds in their continued pursuit of peace, justice, and freedom.

Animals are victims of domestic and family violence too. Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion acknowledging Lucy's Project's 2024 online conference, which gathered experts worldwide to discuss the impact of domestic and family violence on both people and animals and the importance of animal-inclusive frontline services. 

Low pay and poor working conditions are impacting NSW veterinary workers and exacerbating a critical shortage. Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a debate, advocating for robust investment and support for the veterinary workforce.

Abigail joined dozens of animal organisations, activists and politicians in signing an open letter to the Labor Government demanding action to rein in corruption at Australian slaughterhouses.

Today Abigail pressed the Labor Government about their lack of action to end pig gassing in NSW. 

Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to debate on the incredible lack of public transparency and accountability over Ministers' obligations to report who they meet with in their capacity as a Minister, and what they discuss. 

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion marking World Kangaroo Day to recognise Australia's iconic, sentient marsupials and support the global call to end their commercial slaughter.

Today in Parliament, Abigail delivered an adjournment speech condemning the entrenched and outdated legacy of British imperialism in Australia, and the ongoing harm caused by colonial structures and genocidal policies against First Nations peoples.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion calling on the government to urgently implement the Audit Office of NSW's recommendations to secure proper funding, support, and inclusive education for students with disability.

Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion commending the work of Family Advocacy and People with Disability Australia in hosting the parliamentary forum “Securing prosperous futures: the vital link between inclusive education and employment”, and recognising the demands of the disability community. 

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning the Minns Labor Government's ongoing support of the barbaric and cruel greyhound racing industry in light of the recent Million Dollar Chase race at the deadly Wentworth Park track.