My Work
Construction and contract cleaning workers deserve full access to their portable long service leave entitlements
Today Abigail spoke in support of a bill to rectify restrictions for construction and contract cleaning workers accessing portable long service leave, calling on the Federal Labor Government to go further in fixing the core issues that will continue denying these workers their entitlements.
The Greens support 15% for NSW nurses and midwives, it's the least they deserve
Today the Greens stopped Parliament's usual business to debate the government's refusal to meet the demands of nurses and midwives for a fair pay deal, as a matter of public importance.
The Greens demand supermarket price gouging be made illegal
Today in Parliament, Abigail slammed the Coles and Woolworths duopoly for profiteering off soaring living costs, and called for bold action to break up these corporate giants and end their stranglehold on consumers.
Greens challenge NSW Treasurer on Federal $900m Reform Plan
Today in Question Time, Abigail asked the NSW Treasurer about the Federal Treasurer’s announcement to offer States a share of $900 million if they agree to cut so-called red tape in a supposed bid to boost competition and reduce cost to businesses.
Solidarity with all workers and their bargaining rights
Unions exist as a mechanism for workers to organise, bargain and fight for their rights. The Coalition yet again put up another ridiculous motion demonising workers taking protected industrial action while bargaining for fair pay and conditions.
Lest We Forget - the true lesson of war
Today in Parliament, Abigail contributed to a Remembrance Day debate, shifting the focus from the glorification of war to learning its lessons and calling on leaders to prioritise peace and diplomacy over conflict.
Greens pass call for papers into the regulation of NSW's early childhood education and care sector
Today Abigail passed a call for papers to investigate the clear failings of the NSW regulator of early childhood education and care, following recent increasing reports of harm to children in the care of these services.
We must challenge the status quo and empower the many to achieve real economic democracy
Abigail gave a speech in Parliament about the rising threats our democracy faces, and the urgent need to challenge the economic status quo.
ADHD Awareness Month 2024
Today Abigail spoke on a motion celebrating ADHD Awareness Month, and called out some of the neuro-ableist rhetoric that continues to permeate discussions in Parliament and in broader society.
If you are inconvenienced by a strike, blame the boss, not the workers.
Today in Parliament, Abigail spoke against an absurd Liberal motion attacking union members taking protected industrial action while striking for a fair pay deal.
Open letter: Abolish subminimum wage for disabled workers!
In 2022, Abigail signed an open letter led by disability advocates, calling for Australia to abolish subminimum wages for disabled workers. 2 years later in 2024, over 2,000 individuals, 260 organisations and 191 elected politicians across all three levels of government have joined the call and signed their support.
When will the NSW Government challenge the gambling industry and ban all forms of animal racing?
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the recent Nup to the Cup nationwide protests against the Melbourne Cup and year-round corruption and cruelty, calling on the NSW Government to ban all forms of animal racing in the state.
A growing global movement is pushing to end animal racing worldwide
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the 111,155 people who signed The Blue Cross UK petition calling for an end to greyhound racing.
Greens condemn Israeli ban on UNRWA aid
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion condemning Israel's ongoing genocidal ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and endorsing UN demands for Israel to permit UNRWA operations and life-saving aid.
Energy storage is key to achieve decarbonisation, but we need far bolder action to fast track our energy transition
Today Abigail contributed to debate on a bill which sets a new objective for long duration storage energy infrastructure in NSW, while urging the NSW Labor Government to start taking bolder action to invest in publicly owned renewables.